BEATING THE BULLY

By Ian Kirke | Twitter @ianjkirke

My first recollection of the term ‘bully’ was from the pages of The Dandy, my must-read childhood comic. “Bully Beef and Chips,” created by Jimmy Hughes, first appeared in 1967 and reflected the story of two boys in seemingly constant conflict – the aggressor, a pudding basin haired brute called Bully Beef, and the victim, a wilier, and to me, more appealing character, Chips. I can still remember the name of our primary school class bully from all those years ago, albeit it would serve no purpose to blow the whistle on him now since I understand he has gone on to live a fulfilling life. Evidence perhaps that bullies can find redemption, and that for some, such behavior may only be a passing phase. To be fair, I can’t…

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FHM Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2021

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