White van man not what we think!

A poll by Express Insurance shows the stereotype of ‘White Van Man’ being partial to the odd fry-up, a bet on the horses and a smoking habit to rival a 1970s Beagle to be more than a little exaggerated. The research  was conducted to see whether the image of the UK’s van drivers had evolved since radio presenter, Sarah Kennedy, first coined the phrase ‘White Van Man’ back in 1997.

According to the survey of more than 1000 van drivers across the country a healthy cereal breakfast, regular exercise and exotic holidays are all part and parcel of the life of the White Van Man in 2010.

The survey revealed that more 40 per cent visit the gym on a regular basis and now enjoyed holidaying in Latin America, South East Asia and the Caribbean.

Only 8 per cent of those asked said that the day had to start with a cooked breakfast, just 27 per cent smoke and spending time with the family was the number one pastime.

Some things don’t change. Football remains the favorite sport and action and comedy films are still preferred to costume dramas and romantic comedies.