What does Trainspotting mean in British slang?

What does Trainspotting mean in British slang?

Trainspotting is a colloquial 80’s british term that means “being obsessed with any one trivial topic”. Whether it be drugs, football or Sean Connery movies.

Why is the film Trainspotting called Trainspotting?

The film title is a reference to a scene in the book where Begbie and Renton meet “an auld drunkard” who turns out to be Begbie’s estranged father, in the disused Leith Central railway station, which they are using as a toilet. He asks them if they are “trainspottin'”.

What pub was used in Trainspotting?

In 1995, when the Kelbourne was called the Crosslands, it was taken over by the cast and crew of Trainspotting, and those who were there have never forgotten those two days. “The then owner of the pub was paid £700 to let them take over the premises,” said Killen.

What was Begbie in jail for?

Though he is likely only arrested for vandalism, sustained police attention likely results in the outstanding arrest warrant for armed robbery being discovered (and possibly his most recent assault cases as well), ensuring that Begbie will be serving a lengthy jail sentence.

Is Trainspotting a real hobby?

Train spotting is not only a famous film; it is an actual real hobby which predominately involves the collection in the sightings of trains. Many railway enthusiasts will keep an eye out for a certain category/ make/ model of trains and these will be looked out for until they complete their set.

Is Trainspotting a real thing?

The practice and name of trainspotting had been well established in the United Kingdom for decades prior to this, dating back to the years shortly after the Second World War. One who engages in trainspotting is a trainspotter.

Is Trainspotting a real story?

Twenty years on from Trainspotting’s cinema release, BBC Radio 4 documentary Choose Life tells the stories of the real-life recovering addicts who inspired the filmmakers and actors… and who even performed cameo roles in the opening scenes.

Was Trainspotting filmed in Glasgow?

A defining movie of the 1990s, Trainspotting was set in Edinburgh but almost entirely filmed in Glasgow, like Danny Boyle’s previous film, Shallow Grave. To celebrate the iconic film, we’ve taken a look back at the role Glasgow played in it.

What pub is in Trainspotting 2?

The Douglas Hotel in Clydebank has become a hit after it was transformed into Jonny Lee Miller’s character’s fictional Port Sunshine bar in the smash sequel.

How old is Diane Trainspotting?

She is only fourteen at the time of the encounter. She is one of several characters to feature on the film poster.

What did Renton do after Trainspotting?

He later relocates to London on Diane’s advice and gets a job as real estate agent. Soon after, he is tracked down by Begbie, who is a fugitive back home after stealing from a jewellery store, and Sick Boy, now a pimp and drug dealer. They return home to attend the funeral of Tommy, who has died of toxoplasmosis.

What does a trainspotter look like?

If you describe someone as a trainspotter, you think they are odd or boring because they are interested in knowing everything about a particular subject, even very small, unimportant details. He’s a rather over-serious disco trainspotter with a record collection instead of a brain.