Maybe I am the only person who doesn't know the answer to this but why is Skegness sometimes refered to as Skegvegas.

I have been there several times and can't see much resembelence to Las Vegas - or is that the idea? Is it meant to be ironic?

I would have thought that Blackpool is the nearest thing in England to Vegas if anywhere was - even then it is not that similar.

I didn't know Skegness was known as that! I know Bridlington is know as 'Cocoon' :D

yes its because it is not at all glamorous and sparkling and rich.

yes i think the word is irony

ive heard skeggy refered to as that but never really gave it a thought as to why, but ive never heard brid called cocoon? why is that then :huh:
Litha

Originally posted by Litha
ive heard skeggy refered to as that but never really gave it a thought as to why, but ive never heard brid called cocoon? why is that then :huh:
Litha

Because it is full of the more mature members of our society. Apparently it is the place to go when you retire!!! Hence Cocoon - after the film.

I've heard it referred to as SmegVegas recently! D

Originally posted by Kristian
I've heard it referred to as SmegVegas recently! D

Not sure if I want to know the answer - but why SmegVegas?:confused:

It's called SkegVegas becuase it's cheap, trashy and has rows and rows of amusements. :gag:

Originally posted by dawny1
Because it is full of the more mature members of our society. Apparently it is the place to go when you retire!!! Hence Cocoon - after the film.
ohh right LOL if ide have gave it abit of thought i might have known :D when i was little i used to love sitting in a pavillion type thing with the oldies and listen to their war stories and stuff :clap:

Originally posted by dawny1
Not sure if I want to know the answer - but why SmegVegas?:confused:

I guess because it's not very nice; in some peoples' opinion anyway! No hidden double-entendre I promise! :D

Originally posted by Kristian
I've heard it referred to as SmegVegas recently! D

SkAg Vegas also

Originally posted by slimsid2000
Maybe I am the only person who doesn't know the answer to this but why is Skegness sometimes refered to as Skegvegas.

I have been there several times and can't see much resembelence to Las Vegas - or is that the idea? Is it meant to be ironic?

The same reason that Pontefract and Castleford are known as Ponte Carlo and Cas Vegas.

Deep, deep irony. ;)

it to make it sound more glam
like some people say they are going to patiobay
(the back garden)