Being a Yorkshireman living in the South, I'm used to being stereotyped and the butt of so-called southern humour about tight-fisted Yorkies etc. However, I do not find this a problem as these sort of comments are always said in jest (and usually over a pint, which helps). I think it would be a sad day if my southern mates couldn't make a joke about my origins without me running off to the CRE thought-police to complain. I agree with those above who see our Brit sense of humour as an essential part of our make-up and making fun of each other is part and parcel of that. Anyway, I just call them a bunch of southern poofters who are condemned to drinking headless beer at outrageous prices!