A game invented in 1973 on a housing estate called East Herringthorpe in Rotherham, South
Yorkshire. It was decided that kids were not running fast enough in the persuit of their usual games so to make it more
interesting a stick was dipped in dog shite and then used to
encourage kids to run faster. The game didn't last long as parents got tired of washing clothes that smelled of dog shite, however, this infamous game stood the test of time and is still talked about today 37 years later.
Dean: Eyup Phil dus tha want a game of
British Bulldog?
Phil: Aye all reet, I'll go an get t'stick an
dip it in some shit t' mek it moor interestin'.
Dean: Shit-on-a-stick? Great idea, I'll goo an get t'other lads see ya in a mo