BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired

Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out joke four decades after it aired. (Image: BBC)

Only Fools and Horses enthusiasts have recently worked out an iconic joke from the series that had previously left them puzzled. In a Reddit thread, fans were asked to discuss "jokes or storylines you didn't get", leading to a lively discussion.

One viewer sought clarification on a joke from the show's debut episode, where Trig sells stolen briefcases to Del and Rodney.

The viewer was confused by Del's comment about Trig being "an executive hod carrier".

Another fan came to the rescue, explaining that a "hod" is a tool used on construction sites to carry bricks, making Del's comment a humorous observation of Trig's attire.

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The thread also saw other fans sharing jokes from the series that they initially didn't understand.

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The first episode of Only Fool and Horses aired in 1981 (Image: BBC)

Fans of Only Fools and Horses were left in stitches after a viewer mistakenly thought an Albert quote was poking fun at Rodney's scant work history.

The fan typed: "'There's no heavy lifting involved' - Albert in Frog's Legacy. Presuming he was taking the mick out of Rodney's very limited work experience?"

However, another aficionado quickly clarified: "No, it's a joke about Rodney talking about his work experience."

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The explanation continued with a chuckle, revealing that Albert had confused "curriculum vitae" for a medical term, leading to the amused response: "'Curriculum vitae', which Albert mistakes as a Latin name for a back injury or a part of your spine e.g. cervical vertebrae," leaving the original commenter delighted: "Oh is it? That's rather clever," reports the Daily Star.

Another classic Del Boy line also came under scrutiny as someone questioned: "'There was dad. He would've loved a job, except he suffered from a sticky mattress," prompting fears from the poster who admitted they were "almost too afraid to ask what it meant".

But the mystery was soon dispelled by fellow Reddit users who explained it simply implied "he was lazy" and "wouldn't get out of bed", much to everyone's amusement.

BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired

BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired

BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired

BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired

BBC Only Fools and Horses fans finally work out iconic joke four decades after it aired