Trigger (Only Fools and Horses) proceeded to use to decorate his mother's grave. Only then did Trigger inform him that the paint was used on signs in railway tunnels and was, therefore, luminous. He also supplies a load of stolen cigarettes, and in the opening episode announces to Del that he "popped round to (my) sisters to sort out an alibi for next Thursday." Trigger's most famous characteristic is that he constantly calls Rodney Trotter "Dave", the reason why being unknown. In fact, it is established that Trigger simply cannot grasp the idea that "Dave" is actually called Rodney. Rodney finally brings up the issue
Boycie the Trotters. One of his trademarks is his deep, mocking laugh, usually following a sarcastic, biting remark at the expense of Del or other characters, as well as his distinctive South London nasal twang. Boycie has appeared since the second episode of the first series; he made sporadic appearances from series 2–5 and appeared more in series 6 and 7. It is, however, usually Del (a character more street smart and popular with the Nag's Head social group) who wins the upper hand, often trading on the fact that he has a long-standing, flirtatious friendship with Boycie's wife, Marlene. Del