# Norf F.C./ "Simple As" Norf F.C., also called Goalposting, is a series of 4chan /pol/ drawings satirizing Northern English football fans and the British underclass. The character first appeared on brit/pol/ in December 2017 under a trip-poster called 'Eddie,' then grew through 2018 into dozens of variants, including a futuristic 'Norftech' space cop by September 2018. ## Origin The character first appeared on brit/pol/, one of /pol/'s general discussion threads, on December 11, 2017[1]. A trip-poster going by 'Eddie' signed the drawing, which showed an early sketch of what would become the Norf F.C. fan. 'Goalposting' is an alternate nickname for the same character series[5]. - **Platform:** 4chan /pol/ - **Creator:** Unknown - **Date:** 2017 ## Overview Each illustration features a crudely drawn Northern English football supporter with pale skin, a shaved head and a track jacket, often holding a pint and standing before terraced houses or a chip shop[2]. Artists give the character traits linked to the British underclass stereotype, including Labour Party loyalty, heavy regional slang, and visual roots in older Wojak variants like Grug and Brainlet[5]. Variants branched out from the football theme into general Northern life. One strand showed a 'Souf F.C.' rival representing London supporters, playing on the North-South divide[3]. Later editions moved into fictional scenarios, including an ancient Celtic version of the Norf character[8] and a futuristic 'Norftech' space cop arresting a 'NonceBot'[7]. ## How to Use Artists typically draw the Norf F.C. fan in a cheap kit or track jacket with a shaved head, a pint in hand, and a Northern English backdrop like terraced housing or a kebab shop. Dialogue often ends with the catchphrase 'simple as' and references Labour politics, local football rivalries, or regional food. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Norf F.C./ "Simple As"? A series of 4chan /pol/ drawings satirizing Northern English football fans and the British underclass, also nicknamed Goalposting[5]. ### Where did Norf F.C./ "Simple As" come from? It originated on brit/pol/ on December 11, 2017 with a drawing signed by a trip-poster called 'Eddie'[1]. ### What does Norf F.C./ "Simple As" mean? It is a satirical portrait of Northern English working-class football culture, with 'simple as' used as a signature catchphrase[2]. ### How do you use Norf F.C./ "Simple As"? Users draw a Northern fan in track gear with Labour-coded slogans and regional slang, following the February 25, 2018 template that most variants adopted[6]. ### Is Norf F.C./ "Simple As" still popular? It still circulates in Wojak derivative circles, though its heaviest posting activity was through 2018, including futuristic Norftech edits in September that year[7]. ## References 1. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/152881752/#q152887660]() 2. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/159569511/#q159574140]() 3. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/159960717/#q159961028]() 4. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/160110565/#q160111679]() 5. [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/norf-fc-simple-as]() 6. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/161834370/#q161846035]() 7. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/186670501]() 8. [https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/185382418]() --- Source: https://meme.com/memes/norf-fc-simple-as Published by meme.com — The Internet Meme Library