The savage and hilarious comments Urban Dictionary has for where you live in Kent
You may agree or disagree with these descriptions of your hometown
Sian Elvin
Alex BoydContent Editor
The centre of Canterbury (Image: Ian Scammell)
Most of us can agree that there are lots of reasons why Kent is a great place to live.
There are beautiful villages, picturesque towns and stunning scenery throughout the county, and lots of things to like within all the differing areas.
That being said, some people have some less-kind things to say about our county, which you may agree or disagree with.
Urban Dictionary collates dozens of abstract definitions from all over the county, and lists them on its website.
A search for 'Kent' on the website brings up a very descriptive interpretation of the area nicknamed the Garden of England.
It describes Kent as a "home county in the south east of England" and "though typically associated with chavs, this is not the case". Apparently the areas such as Maidstone, Tovil or Chatham are the exceptions to that.
To be fair, it does say that we live in "overall a very respectable area and a pleasant place to live".
While that is nice, and definitely true, there are some not-so-nice descriptions, so here's what Urban Dictionary has to say about where you live.
'Famous for being the birthplace of simply amazing people'
One was quite nice: "A town in Kent often known as Trashford, famous for being the birthplace of simply amazing people."
But another was less so, saying: "It is a relatively large town located in the Kent in the south east of England where everyone is so damn miserable their soulless eyes can pierce sheet steel."
"A city in south east England. With a cathedral. And some parks. And a lotta buses.
"And two Waterstones that are back to back with each other, which is pointless!"
'Where the name for the American town of the same name came from'
"Where the name for the American town of the same name came from.
"Gets way too much abuse from people that have never even visited, because of the rise in popularity of the term 'chav', which originated there (probably).
"There are chavs there (the same as there are in many towns), but is not solely occupied by chavs, as many would have you believe. In fact, the town's alternative population is just as strong.
"Home of the alternative pub Tap 'n' Tin, which was where the Libertine's first album cover was shot."
'One of the easiest places in Britain to get one's head kicked in'
"Proper noun. Town on south east coast of England. Population around 35,000, 22 miles from Calais.
"Key features: Magnificent castle, Roman painted house, stunning cliffs, United Kingdom's busiest ferry port. One of the Cinque Ports."
It also claims: "Also one of the easiest places in Britain to get one's head kicked in."
'Nice town, needs a repaint and a decent nightclub'
One said: "Nice town, needs a repaint and a decent nightclub."
But another added: "The c***iest town in south east Kent."
'Unfortunately, I live there'
"A town which used to be good a few years ago, but now the chavs have moved in it's gone downhill.
"Unfortunately, I live there."
'The most unknown town of Kent'
"The most unknown town of Kent. It inhabits lots of stuck-up old people, loud-mouthed chavs and smokers 'round the back of Waitrose.
"Sometimes, you will even find people of good music taste, amazing!
"It has a lot of fields leading to nowhere, so if you have an unbearably annoying child, just leave them in one of Hythe's many fields."
'Slightly chavvy town' (Image: Les Chatfield)
"Slightly chavvy town on the River Medway."
'Used to be very popular in the Victorian times'
"A seaside town in Kent, England. Used to be very popular in the Victorian times.
"An exciting day out for a Chatham girl or chav from Medway who will attempt to get a tan on the beach."
'Some areas should be avoided like the plague'
"Area in Kent. Predominantly working class but there are also a fair amount of middle-class people there too.
"Some areas should be avoided like the plague but areas like Cobham are pleasant to be in."
'World's most amazing town'
"World's most amazing town.
"If it is not visited then you are not complete."
'Usually considered to be full of middle class commuters with money to spend'
"Recently voted highly in the top ten places to live, Sevenoaks is a charming suburban Kent town, south of London.
"As with all towns it has its better and worse areas. Kippington being classed as the posher area.
"Usually considered to be full of middle class commuters with money to spend."
'Would not recommend'
"A small hell hole shaped like a turd floating at the bottom of the River Thames.
"A few residents think that the island is somehow Sicily and that they are mafia, but in fact they are just small minded idIots, dangerous still but not because they run vast criminal empires but because they fantasise they do."
'The worst high street'
"Sittingbourne is more commonly known as s***tingbourne.
"Sittingbourne is the worst place to live; it also has the worst high street, where all the chavs hang around."
'In its heydey, Thanet attracted many wealthy and famous people from London'
"The eastern most part of Kent that contains amongst other towns, Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
"In its heydey, Thanet attracted many wealthy and famous people from London who visited the seaside for its relaxing properties. Charles Dickens took up residence in Broadstairs in Bleak House.
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"An Only Fools And Horses episode was also filmed in Margate, and featured in the film Last Orders."
Another more miserable user added: "Margate is the worst area, it looks like poverty sweeped over it one day. Don't go there, worst place in existence."
The fete was held in the grounds of Tonbridge Castle
"A town in Kent commonly confused with Tunbridge Wells.
"Houses a castle, some pubs and a river. And it also welcomes the late Henry Cooper and Kelly Holmes
"'Where do you come from?' 'Tonbridge.' 'Tunbridge Wells?' 'No, Tonbridge.' 'Whats the difference?' 'About 7 miles and the spelling.'"
Sunset at Tunbridge Wells
"A place used to signify right-wing reactionary and Tory-voting wealthy England. Sort of like Utah in the US.--only less mormons.
"Disgusted of Royal Tunbridge Wells is a phrase used to express disgust at the moral spinelessness of UK pop culture."
'Tiny little seaside town on the Kent coast'
"Tiny little seaside town on the Kent coast, mostly a hangout for the elderly and under-age drinkers on the beach.
"Nice in the summer for parties, etc."
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