Hi, Zorro,

I'm not really proud of being english becos of how we behave abroad and how racist we can be in general. Also here in england we hardly have no traditions as its a very mixed culture- as opposed to Ireland which is a very rich country with lots of traditions and in my opinion a better way of looking at life. Obviously this is all generalizations-I realise that- but there is also a lot of truth in it. Also the spanish culture is so varied and so traditional at the same time-very extreme from the outside looking in-which appeals to me more than my own culture.

As far as not being proud of Liverpool(football team)i don't really care as I support Real Madrid and Man Utd. I'm more proud of being a scouser than I am of being english-thats the way it works here in general! Its seems pretty complicated but its not really.

Then, if you also enjoy football, guys will rain over you!!

What's a "scouser"? -OhMike

hey everybody

i cant believe snoo's not proud of being english.
i know english people tend criticize england.but in general deep down their proud of being english.
and yeah its true there are quite racist but not all of course.americans are quite racist too towards anything.but that does not make me proud of being american.people are people,your nationality is your nationality,and most important COUNTRIES ARE COUNTRIES.

as for english football
manchester united is the best and liverpool practically is doodoo.they suck my god!
no offence to the infamous liverpool players.
rugby is another story.

Hey Oh Mike,

A scouser is a person from Liverpool. It is used by Liverpudlians affectionately but we don't really like it when someone from London or down south calls us that because then it can be used to skit us.(skit meaning to offend)
It comes from the regional food that used to be eaten a lot here in Liverpool. It is a stew with meat and lots of veg.That is called scouse and so we from Liverpool are scousers. Hope that answers your question.

Shona, thanks for the info. So the Beatles were scousers then? It's funny, 'cause now that I know that, in my mind's eye (or is that ear) I picture you speaking with a Liverpudlian accent when I read your notes. Now you sound a little like Sir Paul. I don't mean to skit you. Besides, I'm from New Jersey. To you my accent would probably sound like Tony Soprano.

Of course, when I'm at home and looking to annoy my wife, I sometimes call her "Lucy" and speak with a Cuban accent. She reacts like this... -OhMike