Josie Whitehead’s Poems
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 – Daily Telegraph
.Does your postcode determine the life you lead?
The branding of people as big spenders, floating voters or even potential trouble makers by analysing their postcode is “frighteningly accurate”, according to a leading sociologistComputer software based on postcodes is routinely used by market researchers,Is your lifestyle determined by your postcode? Would your life change dramatically if you moved just a few streets? Do you feel trapped - or just typecast - by your address? Are you similar to your neighbours?
YOUR POSTCODE REVEALS THE TRUTH
by Josie Whitehead
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We’ve sussed you out, discovered you –
Know what you read and eat;
And what you spend your money on –
Also the others on your street.
We know what price your house is –
And your education level –
We know if you’re on God’s side –
Or are guided by the devil.
You’re not the only one we know
For we know your neighbours too.
We know what type of cars you drive –
Yes, we know you through and through.
It’s your postcode that has told us this –
Your postcode’s typecast you.
Perhaps we have been told some things
That perhaps you never knew.
Big Brother’s got his eye on you
So be careful how you go.
Don’t give out your postcode
If you don’t want us to know.
Copyright 2007