The term Chattering Classes is an essentially
British expression, seldom heard
outside the UK. It was invented by
British journalist Oberon Waugh (he really couldnât stand them) but was later taken up by pundits and political commentators to describe a group of the âmetropolitan middle classâ. Generally though itâs used as a derogatory
tag for those who are politically active, socially concerned and âhighlyâ educated; especially those with political, media or academic connections. Its original meaning has now changed somewhat and now it usually refers to WOFS, Londoncentric pseudo-celebrities who talk a lot about social injustice, disaster relief, third world
aid and all the other fashionable causes but do absolutely fuck all to help.