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Date: 07-Oct-02 @ 11:25 PM Edit: 07-Oct-02 | 11:27 PM -
RE: scouse bashing
er, well.. 'scousers' are people from Liverpool (like the beatles) ...
and they say: 'eh' a lot, like like americans would say: 'know what i mean' (They pronounce it 'A' - hence the repeated use of the letter A on the keyboard'
Another favourite phrase is 'calm down', usually uttered when someone is becoming argumentative.. which is another stereotypical 'scouser' characteristic....
The ferry button is a reference to the ferry which carries people across the 'mersey' (a large river which liverpool straddles)..
Liverpuddlians (as they are known, believe or not) have a rich history, they were a major port during the days of the british empire and the haunt of sailors from around the world. There is thus a large mixed race population and the stereotypical 'scouser' is often portayed as having curly hair.
The typical male 'scouser' is purported to often be seen wearing 'shell suits'... (sports wear made of nylon or other man-made materials) and trainers.
They are well know for their sense of humour and 'down-to-earth' attitude.
Hope this helps our US cousins..
