New Member Question

Hello,
I have been reading posts for some time and finally decided to post a question. I have noticed the term punter used and in the context I can assume it basically meand a "john." I was wondering if it was refering to any particular type of john. The term seems to make me think of a top as opposed to a bottom. Is it specific to tops only?

...I learned from watching "Are You Being Served".

You really need an Englishman to answer, but as an American (who watches PBS and BBC America) a "Punter" seems to mean a "customer".

[pyro]

Not sure about the answer to the question, but I always assumed it meant anyone spending money (or customer as mentioned by kenc).

Kenc, I also watch "Are You Being Served" and many of the other "Brit-coms" on PBS. Great TV IMHO, but I do not remember any references to punters. I will have to pay closer attention. Thanks for the info.

The term 'John' as used in England is used, especially by the police, to refer to the prostitute's customer

[Wesley]

Not sure about the answer to the question, but I always assumed it meant anyone spending money (or customer as mentioned by kenc).

Kenc, I also watch "Are You Being Served" and many of the other "Brit-coms" on PBS. Great TV IMHO, but I do not remember any references to punters. I will have to pay closer attention. Thanks for the info.
I am still watchching "Queer as Folk" on LOGOS Chanel... now that is real TV IMHO hehehe I stay up to 12 every night just tpo see the reruns. BBut other than the good lookign boys it helps me to know how to act Queer When I am n Public.

But to the qustion at hjand , I try not to watch BBC if I can avoid it I prefer FOX HUMMMMM bet that gets a rise of sort. But really only an Englishman van tell you in context what a punter is in regards to Thailand.

Wes

[Wesley]

Now this is the Ameriocan version I am sure.


The term 'John' as used in England is used, especially by the police, to refer to the prostitute's customer

[krobbie]

The word 'Punter' is more commonly associated with anyone who places bets on the outcome of a race or whatever. 'Punters' bet money and in doing so 'take a punt'.

In the UK customers of any business are considered to be 'Punters' i.e. they are the prospective customers so the word is more generalised than the American word 'John' which I have always heard used in reference to a client of the sex trade.

In my own business - Health club / fitness training we refer to the clients as punters, it is not considered a derogatory word as the word 'John' appears to be.

Same same New Zealand & Australia

Thanks for all the replys. This answers my question and some good information. Gonna have to try to catch some of those Brittish shows.

Thanks for all the replys. This answers my question and some good information. Gonna have to try to catch some of those Brittish shows.

British.