There was plenty happening in Glasgow back in 2002. Let's go over some of the key events.
Ned culture was at its peak and the now iconic look of sports gear (often Kappa tracksuit) combo with white trainers, rolled up socks and baseball cap set at jaunty 40 degree angle was a regular sight on city streets in ‘02. For those too young to remember that particular look, check out Ken Loach’s excellent 2002 film Sweet Sixteen, starring a very young Martin Compston.
Speaking of non-educated delinquents, there was plenty of ned-parodying going on on telly too as what would turn out to be the final series of legendary Scots sketch show Chewin’ the Fat was aired. The BBC Scotland comedy, which was created by and starred Still Game pair Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, is still lauded - even if one or two of the more non-PC jokes might struggle to make it past 2022 censors.
