Talk:Andy Capp

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I think it's more likely the 'Handicap' pun refers to his gambling, as 'Handy-cap' was an old english betting game.. From which we get the word handicap..

Probably also relates to how Andy is a bum and does not work, as if he is 'handicapped'. --Jquarry 02:56, 24 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

JQuarry's terminology indicates that he is not a native user of British English. I beg to differ from his opinion. It is more likely that the betting usage is the main reference, but I would also add that there is also the implication that Andy himself is a bit of a handicap, especially to his missus. The State University of New York at Oneonta's Rugby Club uses Andy as their mascot and over 100 members have gotten a tattoo of Andy with a beer in one hand and a rugby ball in the other.