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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."
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.
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Brits use comical names for different body parts
Are you an expert on what Brits call their bits? Do you know your Bazookas from your Paddles? Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Take this hilarious quiz to find out if you're cheeky enough to name all the favourite anatomy nicknames from across the country. It comes as a poll of 2,000 adults found one in three use comical names for different body parts – like 'crown jewels', 'chesticles' or 'meat and two veg'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The study revealed genitals are the most popular body part to be given a nickname (59 per cent). Closely followed by breasts (35 per cent), backsides (23 per cent), stomachs (18 per cent) and feet (11 per cent). The research was commissioned by Sure Whole Body Deodorant, which worked with TV personality and content creator Chris Taylor and Grime Gran aka Margie, who hit the streets to find out what the public calls 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having chatted to Londoners, it's clear we all get embarrassed when we don't feel fresh.' The study also found respondents in Northern England (25 per cent) and the Midlands (31 per cent) prefer 'crown jewels' for male genitals, while the East of England (33 per cent) favour 'meat and two veg'. Favourite nicknames for body parts Breasts also have a range of names from 'melons' in the Midlands (20 per cent), to 'the girls' most popular in the South (22 per cent). Feet vary though, from 'footsies' in the South (30 per cent) to 'trotters' in the North (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But while 49 per cent use nicknames for a laugh, 30 per cent do so in a bid to feel more comfortable with their body. And 32 per cent rely on alternative names to make the conversation less awkward. Brits are also more likely to give nicknames to body parts they are self-conscious about (66 per cent), with 13 per cent admitting they use the more colloquial terms daily. But research by revealed that it's not just the names of body parts that make people feel self-conscious. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 68 per cent worried about body odour in areas other than their underarms - a term nicknamed 'FOBO' (Fear of Body Odour). Genitals (37 per cent), feet (32 per cent) and backsides (23 per cent) are the most common places people experience bad odour. As a result, 37 per cent avoid standing near others, 35 per cent dodge hugs, and 22 per cent even steer clear of intimacy with their partners. The duo teamed up with Sure Whole Body Deodorant | Jack Hall/PinPep Many Brits have 'FOBO' 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'But these playful nicknames aren't just for fun, as they also help people speak more confidently about their bodies.
