Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:19 pm
The 12 worst reasons for not buying a TV licence
1 Why would I need a TV Licence for a TV I stole? Nobody knows I’ve got it. (Swansea)
2 I have lost weight recently and had to buy new clothes. That’s why I could not afford to buy a TV Licence. (Manchester)
3 I had not paid as I received a lethal injection. (Location unknown)
4 Apparently my dog, which is a corgi, was related to the Queen’s dog so I didn’t think I needed a TV Licence. (Belfast)
5 I don’t want to pay for a licence for a full year. Knowing my luck I’ll be dead in six months and won’t get value for money. (Cardiff)
6 I could not pay for my TV Licence because the Olympic torch was coming down my road and I could not get to the shop as the road was too busy. (London)
7 I only use my TV as a lamp. If you switch it on it gives a good glow which allows me to read my book. (Dundee)
8 The only way I can afford to pay for my TV Licence is if I sell my hamster, is that what you want me to do? (Liverpool)
9 Only my three year old son watches the TV. Can you take it out of the family allowance I receive for him? He watches it so he should pay. (Manchester)
10 [Customer a presented half a torn paper licence to a visiting Enquiry Officer] I spend so much time at my neighbour’s house, we thought we would just share a TV Licence. My neighbour has the other half. (Glasgow)
11 I could not pay as I only have two pairs of pants and they were both in the wash. (Slough)
12 I got caught shoplifting so I’m barred from the shop that takes PayPoint payments. (Leeds)