Touch Of Glass Only Fools And Horses

Alright, gather 'round, gather 'round, I've got a tale to tell you about a certain Del Boy and his trusty sidekick, Rodney. Now, you might think you know all there is to know about these two wheeler-dealers from Peckham, but hold onto your hats, because I'm about to drop a few surprises that'll make you say, "You what?"

Touch of Glass? More like a Slippery Slope!

So, you've all heard about the time Del Boy tried to sell some dodgy glass to a pub full of punters, right? The infamous "Touch of Glass" episode, where Del's smooth-talking ways meet their match with a load of fake booze. But did you know that the "glass" they were trying to flog was actually made from a secret family recipe? That's right, it was a Trotter family heirloom, passed down through generations. Mind you, I reckon the only thing it was good for was cleaning windows!

Now, you might think that Del and Rodney were just your average chancers, trying to make a quick buck with their dodgy wares. But no, no, no! These two were actually pioneers in the art of door-to-door sales. They were the original Avon ladies, the OG Tupperware party hosts. They'd sell you the kitchen sink if they thought they could make a profit. And who knows, maybe they did!

Del Boy: The Original Inventor

Speaking of inventions, did you know that Del Boy was a bit of a Leonardo da Vinci in his own right? Okay, maybe not quite, but he did have a few bright ideas that could've made him a millionaire. Take the Trotter's Independent Trading Company, for instance. That was Del's brainchild, a way to sell anything and everything to anyone who'd listen. And let's not forget the time he invented the "miracle" watch strap that could stretch to fit any wrist. I mean, who needs a Rolex when you can have a Trotter's special?

But Del's greatest invention, his magnum opus, if you will, was the Trotter's Automatic Washing Machine. A marvel of modern engineering, it was designed to revolutionize the way we do our laundry. And it would've, too, if it hadn't been for that pesky little problem of it exploding every time it was turned on. But hey, you can't win 'em all, right?

Rodney: The Unlikely Hero

Now, I know what you're thinking. "What about Rodney?" you cry. "He's just Del's long-suffering sidekick, right?" Wrong! Rodney might've been the voice of reason in the Trotter family, but he was also a bit of a hero in his own right. I mean, who else could've put up with Del's constant scheming and still come out smiling?

And let's not forget the time Rodney saved the day with his cunning plan to sell the dodgy glass. While Del was busy trying to flog it to the punters, Rodney was out back, mixing up a batch of real booze to replace the fake stuff. Genius! It might not have been the most honest way to make a living, but it sure was clever.

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Surprising Facts: Only Fools and Horses Edition

Now, I know I've been dropping some bombshells here, but I've got a few more surprises up my sleeve. Did you know that the theme tune to Only Fools and Horses was originally written for a different show? That's right, the iconic "Knees Up Mother Brown" was almost the theme tune to a sitcom about a group of old ladies living in a retirement home. I know, I know, it's a mind-blowing revelation. But wait, there's more!

And how about this one: Del Boy's catchphrase, "You plonker!" was almost never said on the show. That's right, it was originally written as "You silly sod!" But the BBC censors thought it was a bit too rude, so they made Del tone it down. I mean, can you imagine Del Boy saying "You silly sod!"? It just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?

Only Fools and Horses: A National Treasure

So there you have it, folks. A few surprising facts and funny stories about our favorite wheeler-dealers from Peckham. Only Fools and Horses might've been on the telly for decades, but it's still as fresh and funny as ever. And who knows, maybe one day Del Boy will finally make his million. But until then, we'll just have to settle for laughing along with his latest get-rich-quick scheme.

And remember, as Del Boy would say, "He who dares, wins." So go on, take a chance, have a laugh, and who knows? You might just find your own touch of glass. But maybe leave the fake booze to the professionals, eh?