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Elle May Rice

How Scouse are you? 70 things you've probably done if you're from Liverpool

It’s easy to tell when someone is from Liverpool because, aside from our telltale accent, there’s so much that brings us together.

Whether you’re from the North or South, there’s plenty that we all have in common, including an incredible fashion sense, a strong opinion on our football teams, a pride in our city and a unique sense of humour.

Liverpool has given the world many things, including The Beatles , two great football clubs and some stunning architecture.

We know there’s a whole range of things to do, see and take in around Liverpool - and we’ve probably done them too.

But, how Scouse are you?

Here’s 70 things you’ve probably done if you’re from Liverpool - how many points do you score?

1. Played conkers

2. Cringed when you’ve heard a Scouse accent on TV

3. Called someone a wool

4. And then had to explain to them what that is

5. Had someone think you’re serious even though you were 100% being sarcastic

6. Had Christmas pyjamas

7. Joined in with a busker on a night out

Byrne's in Stuart Road, Walton. (James Maloney/Liverpool Echo)

8.  Been to Byrne’s chippy

9. Been to Concert Square

10. And decided you’re far too old for it

St Luke's Church - The Bombed Out Church (Liverpool Echo)

11. Waited for a taxi by the Bombed Out Church

12. Stood and watched the busker in the multi-coloured suit on Church Street

13. Been to the Mayflower 24 hours of food in Liverpool

Children enjoy the warm temperatures in the fountains of Williamson Square, Liverpool (Liverpool Echo)

14. Run through the fountains in Williamson Square

15. Asked a taxi driver if they’ve been busy

16. And if they’re a red or a blue

17. Run down the street after the man in a van selling lemonade

18. And the one selling candy floss for that matter

19. Asked for a steamboat outside Liverpool and been asked what that even is

20. Had the best day ever when it's Derby Day

21. Been to The Raz and regretted every second

The Raz (Liverpool Echo)

22. And been confused when someone calls it the Blue Angel

23. Braved the queue in Nabzys because you NEED red salt

24. Been convinced that your local chippy does the best salt and pepper chicken

24 hours of food in Liverpool  

25. Had a night out at Bongo’s Bingo - and probably fell off a table

26. Found another Scouser on holiday

27. Attended Aintree races

28. And braved town afterwards

29. Played kerby

30. Done Penny for the Guy

(Ghetto Golf)

31. Used ‘yer ma’ as an insult

32. Fumed when someone asked you to say chicken

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33. Had the purple wheelie bin argument

34. Insisted that Brookside is still the best soap

35. Called kissing ‘meeting’ or ‘necking’

36. Shouted ‘TUNE’ when a good song comes on

37. Resisted the urge to say ‘calm down’ so we don’t live up to a stereotype

38. Called someone a scally, yob or ASBO

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39. Seen someone from Hollyoaks in Tesco

40. Had a quad vod from Slaters

People relaxing in the sunshine on the steps at Liverpool One (Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)

41. Relaxed on the big steps in Liverpool ONE

42. Called someone ‘lad’ or ‘lid’

43. Had the barm/ bun/cob/roll/batch argument

44. Been attacked by seagulls on the Pier Head

45. Spent a night out at Popworld

Superlambanana statue on Tithebarn Street, Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo/Colin Lane)

46. Tried to climb on the Superlambanana

47. Gotten new clothes for Easter

48. Heard your mum say ‘It’s like Blackpool Illuminations in here’

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49. Sang karaoke in MBox

50. Insisted you’ll still call the M&S Bank Arena the Echo Arena - and that’s that

51. Been on the best school trip ever to Colomendy

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52. Believed your mum when she said that walking over three grids was bad luck

53. And still crossing your fingers when you do, just in case

54. Argued that your Mum’s roast dinner is the best

55. And her Scouse for that matter

Casa Italia on Stanley Street, (Liverpool Echo)

56. Queued for ages to get into Casa Italia - because you know its worth it

57. Had a Costco cake for your birthday - I’ll just have the corners, ta.

58. Had a brekkie from The Tavern

59. Been to The Dovey for a pint

60. Watched as a cheeky seagull robs crisps from Greggs in town

61. Been stuck in matchday traffic

62. And absolutely fumed at yourself for not thinking ahead

A packed Crosby beach in the sunshine (LIVERPOOL ECHO)

63. Spent a sunny day at Crosby beach

64. Ordered from a chippy - but what you order is really Chinese food

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65. Spent the day exploring the Albert Dock

66. Raced to the nearest beer garden as soon as the sun makes an appearance

67. Been to the Odeon in Liverpool ONE just to buy a Tango Ice Blast

Zara, Liverpool ONE (Liverpool Echo)

68. Spent an hour queuing in Zara

69. Tackled - and been defeated by - the Norris Green double roundabout

70. Lost track of time in Primark and emerged after what feels like an entire day later

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