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Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Taylor uncovers quirky nicknames Brits give to their body parts
Chris Taylor and Grime Gran, aka Margie, have been out and about, speaking to Brits about their quirky body part nicknames in a bid to break down taboos TV personality Chris Taylor and content creator Grime Gran, aka Margie, have been out and about, speaking to Brits about their quirky body part nicknames. From "footsies" to "trotters" and everything in between, Chris chatted with people across London to find out the unusual—and often hilarious—terms they use when referring to certain parts of their anatomy. The playful chat formed part of a recent research commissioned by Sure Whole Body Deodorant which revealed four in ten Brits often feel embarrassed about the smell of their body parts, with areas other than their armpits likely to leave them feeling the most self-conscious. Among some of the nicknames uncovered in the research were light-hearted terms like "tummy" for a stomach (used by 40% of Brits) and "food baby" (14%). When it comes to feet, those in the South were likely to call them "footsies" (30%), while Northerners opt for "trotters" (25%). While 49% say these nicknames are just for a laugh, 30% use them to feel more comfortable with their bodies, and one in 10 give them nicknames in a bid to mask the embarrassment. 'I've been in my fair share of sweaty situations – and it definitely helps to break the tension by using a nickname," Chris said. 'Having chatted to Londoners, it's clear we all get embarrassed when we don't feel fresh.' Seven out of ten are concerned about body odour in areas other than their underarms, a worry dubbed 'FOBO' (Fear of Body Odour), and the research revealed that women were more likely to be concerned about this more than me. But overall, most people avoid standing close to others, hugging loved ones, or becoming intimate with a partner when they're worried about body odours. Alice Duffill, representing Sure Whole Body Deodorant, which utilises odour adapt technology to combat various types of body odours, stated: "Our research shows Brits have a cheeky sense of humour when it comes to their own bodies. "But these playful nicknames aren't just for fun as they also help people speak more confidently about their bodies. "Our research found that nearly half of Brits admit to fearing B.O. as a result of sweating, so we're proud to launch a UK-first product to help Brits feel confident in their bodies."
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Do YOU know the cheeky Brit nicknames for these body parts? Take the quiz to find out
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TAKE this quiz to find out whether you're cheeky enough to name all the favourite anatomy nicknames from across the country. A recent poll has recently found one in three use comical names for different body parts like the "crown jewels". 1 Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits Credit: SWNS The study of 2,000 adults revealed genitals are the most popular body part to be given a nickname. This was closely followed by breasts, backsides, stomachs and feet. The research was commissioned by Sure Whole Body Deodorants which worked with TV personality and content creator Chris Taylor and Grime Gran, aka Margie. They hit the streets to find out what the public call different parts of the body. Chris said: "I've been in my fair share of sweaty situations – and it definitely helps to break the tension by using a nickname. 'Having chatted to Londoners, it's clear we all get embarrassed when we don't feel fresh.' The study found that respondents in Northern England and the Midlands prefer the term "crown jewels" for male genitalia. Whereas in the East of England, people said they liked to use "meat and two veg". Breasts also have a range of names with "melons" most popular in the Midlands and "the girls" most popular in the South. When it came to nicknames for feet, "footsies" was the preferred term in the South compared to "trotters" in the North. But while nearly half of respondents use nicknames for a laugh, 30% said they did so in a bid to feel more comfortable with their body. Nearly a third said they rely on alternative names to make conversation less awkward. Brits were also found to be more likely to give nicknames to the body parts they're self conscious at 66% while 13% admitted they use more colloquial terms daily. But the research revealed it's not just the names of body parts that leave people feeling self conscious. Over 68% said they worried about "FOBO" (Fear of Body Odour) in areas other than their underarms. Genitals, feet and backsides were the most common places people experienced bad odour. Alice Duffill, for Sure Whole Body Deodorant, which uses odour adapt technology to help tackle various odour types found across the body, said: 'Our research shows Brits have a cheeky sense of humour when it comes to their own bodies. 'But these playful nicknames aren't just for fun as they also help people speak more confidently about their bodies. 'Our research found that nearly half of Brits admit to fearing B.O. as a result of sweating, so we're proud to launch a UK-first product to help Brits feel confident in their bodies.' If you're an expert on what Brits call their bits and know your "bazookas" from your "paddles", you can take the quiz above.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Do YOU know the cheeky Brit nicknames for these body parts? Take the quiz to find out
TAKE this quiz to find out whether you're cheeky enough to name all the favourite anatomy nicknames from across the country. A recent poll has recently found one in three use comical names for different body parts like the "crown jewels". 1 The study of 2,000 adults revealed genitals are the most popular body part to be given a nickname. This was closely followed by breasts, backsides, stomachs and feet. The research was commissioned by Sure Whole Body Deodorants which worked with TV personality and content creator Chris Taylor and Grime Gran, aka Margie. They hit the streets to find out what the public call different parts of the body. Chris said: "I've been in my fair share of sweaty situations – and it definitely helps to break the tension by using a nickname. 'Having chatted to Londoners, it's clear we all get embarrassed when we don't feel fresh.' The study found that respondents in Northern England and the Midlands prefer the term "crown jewels" for male genitalia. Whereas in the East of England, people said they liked to use "meat and two veg". Breasts also have a range of names with "melons" most popular in the Midlands and "the girls" most popular in the South. When it came to nicknames for feet, "footsies" was the preferred term in the South compared to "trotters" in the North. But while nearly half of respondents use nicknames for a laugh, 30% said they did so in a bid to feel more comfortable with their body. Nearly a third said they rely on alternative names to make conversation less awkward. Brits were also found to be more likely to give nicknames to the body parts they're self conscious at 66% while 13% admitted they use more colloquial terms daily. But the research revealed it's not just the names of body parts that leave people feeling self conscious. Over 68% said they worried about "FOBO" (Fear of Body Odour) in areas other than their underarms. Genitals, feet and backsides were the most common places people experienced bad odour. Alice Duffill, for Sure Whole Body Deodorant, which uses odour adapt technology to help tackle various odour types found across the body, said: 'Our research shows Brits have a cheeky sense of humour when it comes to their own bodies. 'But these playful nicknames aren't just for fun as they also help people speak more confidently about their bodies. 'Our research found that nearly half of Brits admit to fearing B.O. as a result of sweating, so we're proud to launch a UK-first product to help Brits feel confident in their bodies.' If you're an expert on what Brits call their bits and know your "bazookas" from your "paddles", you can take the quiz above.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Do YOU know the cheeky Brit nicknames for these body parts? Take the quiz to find out
TAKE this quiz to find out whether you're cheeky enough to name all the favourite anatomy nicknames from across the country. A recent poll has recently found one in three use comical names for different body parts like the "crown jewels". 1 Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits Credit: SWNS The study of 2,000 adults revealed genitals are the most popular body part to be given a nickname. This was closely followed by breasts, backsides, stomachs and feet. The research was commissioned by Sure Whole Body Deodorants which worked with TV personality and content creator They hit the streets to find out what the public call different parts of the body. Read more Health news Chris said: "I've been in my fair share of sweaty situations – and it definitely helps to break the tension by using a nickname. 'Having chatted to Londoners, it's clear we all get embarrassed when we don't feel fresh.' The study found that respondents in Northern England and the Whereas in the East of England, people said they liked to use "meat and two veg". Most read in Health Breasts also have a range of names with "melons" most popular in the Midlands and "the girls" most popular in the South. When it came to nicknames for feet, "footsies" was the preferred term in the South compared to "trotters" in the North. But while nearly half of respondents use nicknames for a laugh, 30% said they did so in a bid to feel more comfortable with their body. Nearly a third said they rely on alternative names to make conversation less awkward. Brits were also found to be more likely to give nicknames to the body parts they're self conscious at 66% while 13% admitted they use more colloquial terms daily. But the research revealed it's not just the names of body parts that leave people feeling self conscious. Over 68% said they worried about "FOBO" (Fear of Body Odour) in areas other than their underarms. Genitals, feet and backsides were the most common places people experienced bad odour. Alice Duffill, for Sure Whole Body Deodorant, which uses odour adapt technology to help tackle various odour types found across the body, said: 'Our research shows Brits have a cheeky sense of humour when it comes to their own bodies. 'But these playful nicknames aren't just for fun as they also help people speak more confidently about their bodies. 'Our research found that nearly half of Brits admit to fearing B.O. as a result of sweating, so we're proud to launch a UK-first product to help Brits feel confident in their bodies.' If you're an expert on what Brits call their bits and know your "bazookas" from your "paddles", you can take the quiz above.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From toilet roll rants to Grime Gran: How I became everyone's nan
Margie Keefe, 86, is better known as 'Grime Gran'. She's interviewed grime and rap artists from Ghetts and Lethal Bizzle to Ashley Walters and Aitch - and says they all just call her 'nan'. Grime Gran went from being an underground hit to a viral sensation after posting a rant about stockpiling during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Why on earth are you all panic-buying toilet rolls? You're not gonna wipe your way through this pandemic!' That's what I said on Instagram during lockdown, fed up with all the nonsense over bog rolls. I didn't think much of it, but next thing I knew, my rant had gone viral. I was on Australian TV, shouting about loo roll shortages to the other side of the world. I never imagined I would be invited onto This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby giving my view on stockpiling, after pictures emerged of elderly people facing empty shelves after greedy people took more than they need. I'm Margie Keefe — 86 years young — and I've lived in Bethnal Green my whole life. Born on Derbyshire Street, I'm one of eight kids: five brothers, two sisters, and me, the youngest of the lot. My dad worked as a furrier, back when making clothing our of fur was a proper trade, and my mum kept us all together. It was tough, but it was a community back then — everyone knew each other, and you'd never be short of someone to help out. I started work at 14, making Christmas puddings in a cake factory. The smell of brandy still reminds me of those days! Later, I worked packing tea for Lipton's, then had jobs here and there, anywhere that needed a pair of hands. In 1959, I married Tony, a brewery worker like my dad, and we moved into a little flat on Wilmot Street. It was a simple life: pie and mash from Cooke's, fish and chips on a Friday, and always a sense of family and home. These days, I live with my daughter and grandson, Beau. It's Beau and my other grandson, Roony, who got me into all this Instagram malarkey. Roony's mad about grime music — he'd bring grime artists home after videotaping their latest music, and we'd sit having a cuppa and a chinwag. They all started calling me 'Nan'. Years later, once they had all grown up, I started a show interviewing them on Instagram. I didn't even have a phone until just before the pandemic, let alone know what a follower was. Then lockdown hit, and everything changed. I stayed indoors for 12 weeks, only coming out to clap for the NHS. It was tough, not seeing people, and I really saw how loneliness could take its toll. But I had my family, and I was lucky. What drove me bonkers, though, was the toilet roll panic. People were hoarding bog rolls like they were gold. So I had a little rant on Instagram. I wasn't expecting much, but suddenly, I was everywhere. 'Grime Gran rants about toilet rolls' was apparently what the world needed. Fame hasn't changed me, though. I'm still just Margie from Bethnal Green. I've always had time for the young ones — whether they're hanging about outside or coming by for a chat. I don't shout or moan at them. I'll say, 'Keep the noise down, lads,' and they'll listen — they're all lovely, always checking in to see if I need anything. It's about respect, and I've got bags of time for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Margie aka Grimegran (@grimegran) The Grime Gran thing has taken me to some strange places. I was in Bath not long ago, and this posh fella said, 'I know you! You're the lady from Instagram!' I've had kids in Romford running up to me shouting, 'It's Nan! It's Grime Gran!' It's lovely, really. People know me now, and they always make time for a chat — whether I'm in the queue at The Range or just doing my shopping. Bethnal Green's changed a lot since I was a kid. It's busier, more crowded, but it's still home. The problem is, things aren't always looked after the way they should be. I've been fighting for step-free access at Bethnal Green Underground Station; it's stairs-only at the moment, and if you're old or struggle to walk, you're stuffed. People often ask me, 'Margie, how do you keep going?' And I'll tell you — laugh. If you don't laugh, you'll cry, and what good's that? I've always had a laugh, even in the tough times. That's why I'll keep having a go — whether it's about bog rolls, social landlords, or dodgy station stairs. I might have become Grime Gran by accident, but I'm still the same Margie — Nan to everyone who needs one, a voice for Bethnal Green, and someone who'll always tell it like it is. So here I am: chatting with grime artists, ranting about nonsense, and fighting for what's right.
