Interesting Facts

Varndean College, a sixth-form college in Brighton, offered sociology students a trip to watch a football match at Millwall Football Club. (Sounds fine so far, but the field trip was for them to "observe working-class culture". A poster for the trip promised participants would be able to see “gender performance” in action, including types such as “the new lad” on show, and the chance to observe “issues around sexuality, race and ethnicity,” “women challenging gender norms” and to “even talk to football fans”.  Wow! So, if anyone tells you the class system in the UK is dead, redirect them here.)

Swansea has been named the most likely place for a person to have a one night stand in the UK. (Runners up for this dubious honour were:- Edinburgh (11%) Birmingham (11%) London (10%) Chelmsford (9%) Coventry (9%) Brighton and Hove (9%) Oxford (9%) Manchester (8%) Belfast (8%) For this to actually make sense you need to know what a one night stand is, in this context it means a sexual relationship lasting only one night. Now, before you think "What a great idea!" and start booking your tickets, research has shown that one night stands are linked to depression and suicidal thoughts.)

Brighton has been voted the worst seaside resort in the UK. (Blackpool, Skegness and Bournemouth all beat Brighton. Now, before anyone from Brighton gets on their high-horse, it lost because it's so trendy, has dreadful parking and is full of clubbers. I don't think anyone can argue against that. A traditional British seaside experience should include sand in your sarnies, "Kiss me quick" hats, a 99 cone, sticks of rock and chips and mushy peas on the beach.  In Brighton it's more pebbles in your champers, Gucci bags, sorbet, chocolate truffles and a skinny latte on the terrace.)