The title Only Fools and Horses is derived from an old British proverb implying that only fools and horses work for a living, suggesting that working hard in menial jobs is foolish compared to finding smarter, easier ways to make money. The show's premise centered on the Trotters' struggle for survival, which ended when they became millionaires.
It comes from an old Cockney saying: “Only fools and horses work.” The idea being that anyone with real street smarts finds a way to make money without grafting themselves into the ground — something Del Boy lived by completely. John Sullivan chose the phrase because it perfectly summed up Del's outlook on life.
For the actual title he intended to use, as a reference to the protagonist's tax- and work-evading lifestyle, Only Fools and Horses. That name was based on a genuine, though very obscure, saying, "only fools and horses work for a living", which had its origins in 19th-century American vaudeville.
Speaking at a recent fan convention, he told fans of the BBC show: "There was nowhere to go after the Trotters became millionaires and it all worked out. It was the end of a journey."
Yes, Del Boy Trotter (Derek Trotter) and his brother Rodney finally became millionaires in the iconic 1996 Only Fools and Horses Christmas special, "Time on Our Hands," when a rare antique watch they found sold for £6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction, fulfilling Del's famous catchphrase, "This time next year, we'll be millionaires!".
What is the famous line from Only Fools and Horses?
The well-known saying associated with Only Fools and Horses isn't a single proverb but a collection of catchphrases, with "Lovely jubbly" and "He who dares, Rodney, he who dares" being iconic, reflecting the characters' get-rich-quick schemes and optimistic (often foolish) approach to life, embodying the show's humorous take on ambition, notes Britishey Training Centre, IMDb, IMDb, X, Reddit, Reddit, Reddit, Reddit.
Colin Arthur Ball, better known as Trigger, is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and its prequel Rock & Chips. He was played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools and Horses and Lewis Osbourne in Rock & Chips. According to Del Boy, he earned the nickname Trigger because he looks like a horse.
The sensation of having a shoe put on is a little like tapping the end of your fingernails. Horses can feel vibrations made by the hammer as it drives nails into insensitive parts of the hoof, but they should never feel any pain.
Survival Instincts: Zebras evolved to avoid predators like lions, resulting in a highly defensive and aggressive nature. Inadequate Back Structure: Zebras have not evolved to support the weight of a human rider comfortably. Their backs are not strong enough to carry heavy loads or to be saddled.
Incorporating aspects of Cockney culture (though not an actual Cockney), Del Boy is known for his broken French phrases, which are usually completely out of context, and a variety of British and Cockney catchphrases, including: "He who dares, wins!", "This time next year we'll be millionaires", "Cushty!", "Lovely ...
"Skibidi Toilet" slang comes from a viral YouTube series featuring singing heads in toilets, and it's a nonsensical term used by Gen Alpha to mean anything from "cool" to "bad," express confusion ("What in the skibidi?"), or describe something absurd or weird, often with no specific meaning other than it's a catchy, nonsensical phrase from the meme. It functions as a versatile, context-dependent word that can describe a person, situation, or just be random gibberish.
