Fans of ONLY Fools and Horses have finally come up with one of Del Boy’s most confusing pranks, which was featured in the first episode of the hit sitcom.
David Jason became a TV legend after playing Del Boy in the BBC series.
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Only Fools and Horses fans are yet to realize what one of Del Boy’s jokes actually means Credit: BBC
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The joke takes place in the first episode of the series Credits: BBC
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Del Boy taunts his pal Trigger during an exchange in a pubCredit: BBC
Only Fools and Horses first debuted on BBC One in 1981 and ran for nine seasons before finally ending in 2003. The BBC also aired a Christmas documentary last year.
The cult long-running sitcom follows Derek “Del Boy” Trotter and his much younger brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) as they embark on a series of get-rich-quick schemes.
It didn’t take long before fans fell in love with the series – thanks in part to the sitcom’s excellent dialogue.
Del Boy has some of the best dialogue, from witty lines to well-thought-out, quick jokes.
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But there’s one of his jokes that has had fans scratching their heads for more than 40 years.
During the first episode, which originally aired in September 1981, Del Boy meets up with his friend Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack) in hopes of getting some dodgy gear for a change – in this case some “old English vinyl” briefcases.
They meet at the Nag’s Head to discuss their deal, with a disgruntled Rodney in tow.
During their exchange, Trigger explains that he has 25 briefcases to sell, but decided to take one into the pub “in the open” so it wouldn’t look “obtrusive”, before casually glancing over his shoulder to make sure the police weren’t after him for trying sell stolen goods.
Del Boy looks confused by Trigger’s statement as he apparently ended up using a combination of the words flashy and suspicious to describe his approach to briefcase handling.
But instead of calling him out on it, Del Boy turns on Trigger with a quick response that goes over his head.
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But while it’s clear he’s mocking his girlfriend, viewers were left rather confused by Del Boy’s joke.
In response to Trigger trying to look less “flashy”, Del Boy retorts, “Good to think about that Trigger, pretty good to think. Goes so well with your wellingtons and off-the-shoulder jacket. You look like an official.”
Viewers were particularly confused by the “carrier walk” part of the joke, but it turns out they just needed some technical explanation.
In a Reddit thread for the show, one person finally asked the question everyone wanted answered.
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Only Fools and Horses has become one of – if not THE – most legendary British sitcom, and for good reason.
The trials and tribulations of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter – plus their friends from Peckham, were must-see TV shows from 1981 until their final episode in 2003.
I remember the anticipation of every Christmas special that aired in the 90’s and early 2000’s, with Heroes and Villains being featured prominently.
I think what made the series so memorable was the mix of characters, the perfect cocktail to rival Del Boy’s infamous concoctions!
From Boycie’s laugh to Trigger’s silliness, there was a character for every funny bone in the nation.
Then there are the catchphrases that have stood the test of time, you’d be crazy not to watch an episode or two.
“What the hell is he saying exactly? I’m getting executive, that’s part of the joke, but what the hell is a ‘hod carrier’… assuming he even said that,” they asked.
And luckily, superfan Del Boy was happy to explain.
Explaining the point, another social media user said: “A hod is a tool used on construction sites to carry multiple bricks at once, usually carried over the shoulder.
“Del comments based on what Trig is wearing (not the clothes that fit in the box), that carrying a briefcase looks more suspicious than carrying a package.”
And there it is, a joke that’s still funny after 43 years.
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Rodney is very worried about a shady dealCredit: BBC
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But he watches as Del Boy and Trigger negotiate – before pointing out that the police are probably already following him Credit: BBC
Only Fools and Horses is available to stream on Britbox.
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