27 Things Every Scouser Just Knows
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27 Things Every Scouser Just Knows

Being Scouse isn't just about where you're from—it's a way of life. Here's a list of things that every true Scouser understands, deep down in their purple-bin-owning hearts.

  1. Your wheelie bin is purple. If it's not, are you even from Liverpool?
  2. The Grand National weekend should be a public holiday. End of.
  3. If the Daily Mail approves of your Aintree outfit, you've done it wrong.
  4. Anyone claiming they're from "Merseyside" but not Liverpool? Wool.
  5. You know Pete Price isn't actually a lizard... or do you?
  6. Pranking Pete Price on his show is a rite of passage.
  7. Scouse slang is an art form. If you don't know what "arl arse" means, educate yourself with our A-Z of Scouse Print.
  8. You cringe when a Scouser appears on TV, you know it's gonna be bad.
  9. No one from outside Liverpool can nail the Scouse accent on screen, and it's infuriating. We do have boss actors here yano!
  10. You're only ever a few feet away from someone who's been on Hollyoaks or Brookside.
  11. North Face jackets are less about hiking and more about hanging around town.
  12. "Yer ma" is a valid comeback in any argument.
  13. Concert Square is both a place you mock and go to for cheap bevvies, especially when the sun's out.
  14. "Take one for yourself" means 20p for the till, not an actual drink.
  15. Calling The Slug & Lettuce "The Slag & Lettuce" is second nature.
  16. The Scouse Brow is a cultural icon. Accept no imitations.
  17. Snarl lines are real, and Botox before 30 isn't unheard of.
  18. You've considered starting a Scouse meme account. You may have even tried.
  19. New clothes for Easter? Absolutely. It's tradition.
  20. Christmas Eve means new pyjamas. Non-negotiable.
  21. It's Home & Bargain, not Home Bargains. Always has been. Always will be.
  22. It's The Asda, not Asda. Don't ask why.The Asda Mug
  23. Scousers are welcoming, but slag off the city and face the wrath of Scouse Twitter.
  24. You mock Popworld, but still end up there at the end of the night belting out the 5ive megamix. If not there, then The Raz.
  25. You know the period when Heidi Range was in the Sugababes was their best era.
  26. Koka Noodles are a pre-payday staple. Superior to Super Noodles.
  27. Every taxi driver claims to have gone to school with Steven Gerrard. It's practically a job requirement.

Feeling seen? Celebrate your Scouse pride with our Scouse Recipe Tea Towel—perfect for your nan's kitchen. And if you're hungry for more local laughs, check out our blog posts on the history of scouse slang and What Does Scouse Actually Mean?.