80 minute Welshman
A Welsh person who claims pride over their country, often using sports events such as rugby or football to convey it, but then regressing to an Anglo-British view of Wales. This regression might be seen in their political, cultural or philosophical view of Wales. They will often have a more regional view of Wales within the UK, referring to it as "too small" or "too poor".
The 80 minutes refers to the length of a rugby match, often touted as the most "patriotic" sport in Wales, and that often support for their country ends shortly after the final whistle, essentially making their perceived Welshness irrelevant.
The 80 minutes refers to the length of a rugby match, often touted as the most "patriotic" sport in Wales, and that often support for their country ends shortly after the final whistle, essentially making their perceived Welshness irrelevant.
English person: "Yeah but Alun Cairns says that Wales is too small to be independent and he's Welsh"
Welsh person: "Yeah but he's only an 80 minute Welshman! He doesn't give a damn for Wales the rest of the time!"
Welsh person: "Yeah but he's only an 80 minute Welshman! He doesn't give a damn for Wales the rest of the time!"