| Normal for Norfolk is a derogatory term devised by
doctors at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital to
categorise some of their more 'intellectually
challenged' patients (usually from Dereham). The term
was then abbreviated to N.F.N. which could easily be
added to case notes for the purposes of quick reference.
Caravanning in Norfolk
In some ways N.F.N. (or N.4.N) has been embraced as a term of
endearment - and its popularity clearly demonstrates the
admirable ability of 'Norfolkers' to laugh at
themselves. It is also a notion which certain Norfolk
comedians have played with over the years and turned to
their advantage. Sidney Grapes, for example, (see
Potter Heigham)
used to appear on stage wearing a traditional smock,
wropper and chummy hat - but he had a particularly acute
sense of humour. He once said: 'Yew can always tell a
Norfolk man, but yew can't tell him much!'
The other delightful Norfolk medical term
is: 'I come over queer' - which is invariably the result
of 'suffin' goin'
abowt'.
'Normal for Norfolk' is also synonymous with the
annual extravaganza which is The Nimmo Twin's xmas show.
The show, which turns the spotlight on Norfolk life, has
been running now for over ten years and is a must-see
local cultural event. The Nimmo Twins
are Karl Minns and Owen Evans. More information (though not much more)
can be found on their flashy new
website.
The Nimmo Twins
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Supported
by Norfolk Tourism