And do I notice a distinct lack of respect for the good people of Sunderland by the equaly upright citizens of Newcastle...

Over here in Manchester we have scouse jokes (and I think Liverpudlians reciprocate with 'mank' jokes)

A primary teacher starts a new job at a school in North London and, trying to make a good impression on her first day, explains to her class that she is a Spurs fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they, too, are Spurs fans. Everyone in the class raises their hand except one little girl. The teacher looks at the girl with surprise and says: "Mary, why didn't you raise your hand?" "Because I'm not a Spurs fan," she replied. The teacher, still shocked, asked: "Well, if you're not a Spurs fan, then who are you a fan of?" "I'm an Arsenal fan, and proud of it," Mary replied. The teacher could not believe her ears. "Mary, why are you an Arsenal fan?" "Because my mum and dad are from Highbury, and my mum is an Arsenal fan and my dad is an Arsenal fan, so I'm an Arsenal fan too!" "Well," said the teacher, in an obviously annoyed tone, "that's no reason for you to be an Arsenal fan. You don't have to be just like your parents all of the time. What if your mum was a prostitute and your dad was a drug addict and a car thief? What would you be then?" "Then I'd be a Liverpool fan", said Mary.

Cheers

DtG