Oh my gosh, I’m listening to a podcast about gangsters on BBC

It’s so scary, I can’t believe that stuff happens!!! I’m actually scared to go into cities/big towns after hearing this stuff.
I need to just listen to my Taylor Swift albums and stay away from this stuff. 😳😬😳😬

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Punches · 46-50, F

Keep in mind that podcasts and social media shows like to exaggerate stuff to gain ratings.
I am not saying nothing ever happens, just that the media likes to cherry-pick the most extreme stuff.

Then you get the impression that the most extreme is the "norm".

Plus I imagine most gang activity is more focused around rival gangs rather than trying to jump some everyday citizen with no connections.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Yeah, I know you’re right, but it did make me worry about these people.@Punches

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Strongtea · 22-25, M

Hmmmmm, I think you’re mocking me somehow!? That sounds like a bad idea. 😳@Punches

Punches · 46-50, F

@Strongtea No, I am not mocking you. 😄

But for real, unless you hang out in their territory, you will probably not have to interact.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Hmmmmm ok. Chavs already kinda hate me because I’m ‘posh’. I sense this will aggravate things, but I’ll give it a go. @Punches

Punches · 46-50, F

@Strongtea In the UK, does "posh" mean like "privileged"?

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