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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species...

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

We are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"We are. "

I was just going to say this. Every time I see or hear Boris Johnson on the tv it confirms this.

A few weeks ago he really stood out though when he ‘joked’ that Margaret Thatcher was only doing her bit (ahead of her time) for climate change when she shut down all the mines in the eighties.

Frankly I’m surprised someone didn’t shoot the bastard. He obviously has zero concept of what life is like for ‘ordinary’ people - and has no inclination to find out!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I'd like to point out that Boris Johnson does not speak for me and isn't representative of most people in the south

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By *nverMan
over a year ago

....down the Rabbit Hole with a shotgun

You're not in the North.

You're in the South.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd like to point out that Boris Johnson does not speak for me and isn't representative of most people in the south"

I don't take the thread as a North v South agenda but more of a class thing.

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By *akeitwet99Man
over a year ago

leeds

"We are. "

This!

We are a whole new level of brilliance - and the women are next level

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"I'd like to point out that Boris Johnson does not speak for me and isn't representative of most people in the south"

I know my lovely. I referred to him as he’s an Etonian. I’ve not enough experience of Etonians to know whether he’s a typical example - but I hope not!

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"We are.

I was just going to say this. Every time I see or hear Boris Johnson on the tv it confirms this.

A few weeks ago he really stood out though when he ‘joked’ that Margaret Thatcher was only doing her bit (ahead of her time) for climate change when she shut down all the mines in the eighties.

Frankly I’m surprised someone didn’t shoot the bastard. He obviously has zero concept of what life is like for ‘ordinary’ people - and has no inclination to find out! "

Totally.. the goon was in my village a few months ago when the Mersey broke its banks and there was no meet and greet with the locals…

they were all fuming that he’d shown his face but stayed well away from the communities that would never vote a Tory in.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'd like to point out that Boris Johnson does not speak for me and isn't representative of most people in the south

I don't take the thread as a North v South agenda but more of a class thing.

No I'm sure it's not a north v south but I often feel the need to defend myself geographically before making any points on a thread like this. I don't know what the different species reference means though. Different species to who or what?

When BJ said what he said about MT we looked at each other in disbelief. He is so far out of touch with the ordinary, working person that it's frightening.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'd like to point out that Boris Johnson does not speak for me and isn't representative of most people in the south

I know my lovely. I referred to him as he’s an Etonian. I’ve not enough experience of Etonians to know whether he’s a typical example - but I hope not! "

Nor have I but aren't Princes William and Harry Etonians. I don't think you can be as privileged as the people who attend these places and have any real understanding of how most of us live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

What Saff said

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species..."

We do have rich people in the North I live quite near one of the most expensive places to live in the UK. Admittedly it’s because a lot of footballers reside in the area. So some of these Eton lot will already have ventured north of the M25.

I agree with a previous comment that very few mix with working class people. Not just the ones who live on council estates either, lower middle class etc…then they would get an idea of the struggles everyone has, from the single mother from a broken home doing her best. To the middle manager or nurse working shifts, who lives on a posh estate trying to improve their own and their children’s lives in the future.

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By *orkswatcherMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Shouldn't really class us all as the North. North West, Yorkshire and North East are so different to each other

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

It's because there are very few trust fund kids so they think we are peasants.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you all wear flat caps up there ?

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

If you've ever been to Barnsley you'd realise that they are...they speak a different language and everything

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By *akeitwet99Man
over a year ago

leeds

"If you've ever been to Barnsley you'd realise that they are...they speak a different language and everything

Barnsley is a whole place on its own ha

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"Do you all wear flat caps up there ?

Just the Yorkshire lot, drinking their weak tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shouldn't really class us all as the North. North West, Yorkshire and North East are so different to each other"

Yep, I’m the west for example we have electricity and the fresh water running through the house is an open stream we just built the house on top of

Though I do get envious of Yorkshires more pleasant greenery, no place like Lancs. A shame I have to live in the south due to work, because I’d go back north tomorrow if I could!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you all wear flat caps up there ?

Just the Yorkshire lot, drinking their weak tea

Errr strong coffee!!

Do love a flat cap though.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I’ve lived in both, east and west.

It’s not about class, education, money or whatever. Everyone and everywhere are just different

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Be beneficial for both sides imo.

I was able to go to Oxford (coming from a single mother, comprehensive background) and the Etonians (and other public schooled peeps) were generally cool people and some I'm still good friends with.

I suspect Tory MPs are not the best representation of Etonians in the same way some labour MPs aren't representative of working class northerners ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species..."

How close would those encounters be? Would they roll down the windows in their Rolls-Royces or not?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you've ever been to Barnsley you'd realise that they are...they speak a different language and everything

Naah then lass

I’m Frum’th Barnsley an al tell thee naah as folk frum’th ere is salt’earth, well mannered an warm arted anorl

So am sendin thee mi best luv xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is Yorkshire. People are sensible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For those who travel North on the M1 there is a big blue Government warning on the side of the motorway

Simply declares “The North”

I assume it’s in order to allow Southerners the time to contemplate any decision to continue.

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull

I think us northerners have more time for each other and have more time to chill. I know london doesnt represent all of the south lol but whenever ive visited ,its so busy no one says hello or talks to each other.

I talk to random people on trains and buses , say good morning to people walking past me, this just doesnt seem to happen when i visit down south

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I met a public school educated man on Facebook who went to Oxford.

When he came to me the first time for a drink in a pub he said it was the first time he had ever been to a council estate.

God knows what the Eton lot think about is council estate people but they don't need to go up North to find out. London is very diverse.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I think they should visit Scotland.

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By *akeitwet99Man
over a year ago

leeds

"I think us northerners have more time for each other and have more time to chill. I know london doesnt represent all of the south lol but whenever ive visited ,its so busy no one says hello or talks to each other.

I talk to random people on trains and buses , say good morning to people walking past me, this just doesnt seem to happen when i visit down south "

I’d be saying more than hello to you …

us northerners eh, too kind

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By *akeitwet99Man
over a year ago

leeds

"Do you all wear flat caps up there ?

Just the Yorkshire lot, drinking their weak tea

Errr strong coffee!!

Do love a flat cap though."

Wore flat cap to a gatsby party ha!

And strong coffee, teas so 90s ha

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

The prejudices are strong on this thread.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I have a friend who sent his 3 kids to one of the most expensive boarding schools in the country.

I wish my children had the same work ethic and attitude as them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species..."

We're definitely a different species us scum northerners, there's no jobs because the pits closed and we're all on benefits and I should know I live in England's most northern city

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species...

We're definitely a different species us scum northerners, there's no jobs because the pits closed and we're all on benefits and I should know I live in England's most northern city "

Doncaster ?

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By *orkswatcherMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"If you've ever been to Barnsley you'd realise that they are...they speak a different language and everything

It's T'barnsley

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Do you all wear flat caps up there ?

I wore one to go swimming earlier. Our whippet waited outside

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is Yorkshire. People are sensible. "

Sad day Friday, farewell Shaun!

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I talk to random people on trains and buses , say good morning to people walking past me, this just doesnt seem to happen when i visit down south "

London isn't even close to being representative of the South. There's so much more, and so many better and friendlier places

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Further north you go the rarer the species become and the more fun they become

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are a different breed , proud , hard working , kind and get on with anyone as long as you’re not a complete cock

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a middleman.

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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

"We are.

I was just going to say this. Every time I see or hear Boris Johnson on the tv it confirms this.

A few weeks ago he really stood out though when he ‘joked’ that Margaret Thatcher was only doing her bit (ahead of her time) for climate change when she shut down all the mines in the eighties.

Frankly I’m surprised someone didn’t shoot the bastard. He obviously has zero concept of what life is like for ‘ordinary’ people - and has no inclination to find out! "

And now there on about opening up a new un'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are. "

The North!

Where the men are men and the women are also men!

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I have always thought there is the North and the Extreme North..

Anything North of Adrian's wall is the extreme north

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I visited Eton years ago outside term, hosted by one of the Masters. The privilege was

. Another world.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I visited Eton years ago outside term, hosted by one of the Masters. The privilege was

. Another world. "

Well, says you're at Hogwarts, so hardly working class conditions there, eh?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I visited Eton years ago outside term, hosted by one of the Masters. The privilege was

. Another world.

Well, says you're at Hogwarts, so hardly working class conditions there, eh?!

"
could be a house elf on fab ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I visited Eton years ago outside term, hosted by one of the Masters. The privilege was

. Another world.

Well, says you're at Hogwarts, so hardly working class conditions there, eh?!

could be a house elf on fab ?"

Could be

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Anything North of Adrian's wall is the extreme north "

Is that east or west of Derek's gate?

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"We are.

I was just going to say this. Every time I see or hear Boris Johnson on the tv it confirms this.

A few weeks ago he really stood out though when he ‘joked’ that Margaret Thatcher was only doing her bit (ahead of her time) for climate change when she shut down all the mines in the eighties.

Frankly I’m surprised someone didn’t shoot the bastard. He obviously has zero concept of what life is like for ‘ordinary’ people - and has no inclination to find out! "

Obviously it was a joke, Labour closed more pits than the Tories did...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its pronounced "ooop norf"

Don't you southern softies know anything?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species..."

As a Londoner I take occasional trips up norf just to meet and hang out with Northerners. People are too uptight down here.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Reports say that an ex channel 4 boss claims that Eton schoolchildren should travel up north to meet more diverse people. You would think northerners were a different species...

As a Londoner I take occasional trips up norf just to meet and hang out with Northerners. People are too uptight down here. "

As an northern schoolchild I was always told I should go down south and meet southerners, as there is absolutely no diversity at all in London, especially schoolchildren from Eton.

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