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The name has nothing to do with Teddy Roosevelt! the Teddy Boys were a sort of generic term for juvenile delinquents. they affected the Edwardian or double-breasted jacket style- and this is said to inspire the name. they were a lawless bunch of punks- so to speak, and this is not an organized movement even akin to the Hippies which at least had the anti-war Peace motive. Not so with the Teds, as they were sometimes called. the Popular song ( Street-fighting man) which may have been banned in some cities ( like Chicago in l968 comes close to a ( TEDDY BOY) ideology. violence for its own sake, yecch!
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Teddy boys were named after the clothing they wore, which resembled the Edwardian style popular in the early 20th century. The term "teddy" is derived from "Edward" or "Teddy" (a common nickname for Edward) and "boys" to denote the youthful nature of the subculture.
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Why were they called teddy boys?
Because they were different. and not every one could be one. they were dressing up in a special way. "Teddy" is a nickname for Edward and the Teddy Boys wore clothing reminiscent of the Edwardian period of English History.
What are boys called from Edinburgh Scotland?
I am not sure that there is any specific name for the boys from Edinburgh. You may be thinking of the term Teddy Boys, but Teddy wasn't a reference to Edinburgh but to Edwardian, this was because of their Edwardian style of clothing.
When was Teddy Boys Don't Knit created?
Teddy Boys Don't Knit was created in 1981-04.
What did teddy boys do?
each other
When did teddy boys start?
1950
Who died in the Teddy Boys?
Steven Ostick
What did adults think of the teddy boys?
there horrble
What does gimme dat teddy mean?
it means "ohhh give it to me teddy GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!"then girls\boys cumm and they get pleasure *leaves to hump teddy*
What are the three boys called that Teddy meets in Good Luck Charlie snow show?
#1.Brandon #2.Michael #3.Spencer
What are the ratings and certificates for Le notti dei Teddy Boys - 1959?
Le notti dei Teddy Boys - 1959 is rated/received certificates of: West Germany:16
What are beetle crushers?
The are big shoes that teddy boys wear.
Did teddy pendergrass have jeans called teddy's for women?
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