If They Could See Us Now Only Fools And Horses

Imagine Del Boy and Rodney, the iconic duo from Only Fools and Horses, suddenly zapped forward in time. What would they make of the world today?

The Gadgets Galore

Del Boy, always chasing the next big thing, would be obsessed with smartphones. He'd probably try selling them as "genuine government surplus communication devices," even if they were cracked and held together with tape.

Rodney, ever the worrier, would be convinced they're listening devices planted by the CIA.

Picture them struggling with contactless payment. Del Boy would declare it a "con," while Rodney would accidentally pay for someone else's groceries.

Electric Dreams and Green Schemes

Electric cars? Del Boy would see pound signs. He'd try to import "eco-friendly vehicles" from dodgy sources, inevitably turning out to be Reliant Robins painted green.

Rodney, bless his heart, would try to be environmentally conscious, diligently recycling everything, even used tea bags.

Del Boy would likely try to sell the recycled goods as "antique compost," naturally.

The Internet Age

The internet would blow their minds. Del Boy would be convinced he could become a millionaire overnight with "online trading," probably investing in cryptocurrency based on a tip from Trigger.

Rodney would accidentally become a viral sensation after posting a blurry photo of Mickey Pearce online.

Imagine their eBay listings. "Rare vintage vase, slightly used, may contain traces of gravy."

Modern Romance

Dating apps would be a source of endless amusement. Del Boy would create a profile with a heavily filtered photo, claiming to be a "successful entrepreneur and connoisseur of fine art."

Rodney, using an honest photo and description, would probably attract someone equally awkward and endearing.

Grandad, if he were around, would offer unsolicited dating advice based on his experiences from the 1940s.

The Rise of Reality TV

Reality TV would be their downfall or their ticket to stardom. Del Boy would see it as an opportunity to showcase his "business acumen" and charm the nation.

Rodney would be mortified, desperately trying to avoid the cameras while Del Boy haggled with the producers for a better deal.

Could you imagine Del Boy on Dragon's Den pitching his latest get-rich-quick scheme?

A Changing Peckham

Peckham would be unrecognisable. Trendy coffee shops and artisanal bakeries would have replaced the Nag's Head as the local hangout.

Del Boy would complain about the prices of "artisanal croissants" while Rodney marvelled at the variety of vegan options.

Despite all the changes, the spirit of Peckham, the community, and their dodgy dealing antics would remain the same.

Ultimately, even in a world of smartphones and electric cars, Del Boy and Rodney would still be trying to make a quick buck, navigating life's challenges with their signature blend of optimism and incompetence. They'd be the same lovable rogues, proving that some things never change. Wouldn't that be lovely, jubbly?