Loud, over the top and not the brightest - just some of the stereotypes associated with those from Liverpool so why would anyone really want to be mates with a scouser?
Well, as anyone in the city will tell you these stereotypes are just that, made up ideas usually thought of by those who have never met a scouser before.
In reality, being mates with someone from Liverpool actually means you will get an extended family, never be short of conversation and will find yourself laughing constantly.
Still need convincing? We've listed 27 reasons below of why being being mates with some from Liverpool will probably be the best thing that can happen.
1. They’ll tell you all the best places to go (because you’ll be spoilt for choice in the city)
2. You gain a whole new family, and be welcomed instantly
3. They’ll always be the first to offer to get a round in at the bar
4. You’ll have to constantly listen to why they Liverpool is the best city in the world
5. But in return, they’ll always help you make mates wherever you go
6. They’ll stop and talk to anyone, and we mean anyone
7. They’re comedians - everyone knows the scouse sense of humour is the best
8. Football will be their life, but it will quickly become yours too
9. And you’ll learn the importance of being a red or a blue
10. As well as realising the importance of your wheelie bin
11. They’ll make a huge effort no matter what the occasion
12. They’ll teach you a whole new language
13. You’ll always be guaranteed a roast dinner
14. Or a good pan of Scouse
15. You’ll learn a ‘chippy’ is a whole different thing in Liverpool (the chippys do chinese)
16. You’ll always be kept on your toes
17. You’ll never be short of conversation
18. Although you may struggle to get a word in edgeways
19. You’ll learn sarcasm and that everything they say is probably sarcastic
20. But, you’ll always know where you stand with them (they like to tell it how it is)
21. And, they are loyal
22. And, ridiculously clever
23. You’ll learn everyone in Liverpool knows everyone and soon you will too
24. They'll introduce you to salt and pepper chicken, and you'll wonder what life was like before
25. Nothing beats a scouse party
26. Especially a family one
27. And, you'll learn, that despite all the stereotypes - Scousers really are the best people
