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To say that people in Sussex are awful?

262 replies

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:23

Can't quite put my finger on what it is, but generally in Sussex when working or travelling there, whether in towns, coast or countryside, people do seem to have this awful, cold and arrogant demeanour about them that they are somehow something they aren't?

Just seem to look down their noses at anyone else and must say I don't think you see that as much even in London!

Must add as well, there do seem to be a rather large proportion of quite aggressive elderly ex-Londoners who almost come across as ex football hooligans?

AIBU or is there something I'm missing? anyone know anywhere else like this?🤔

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Arlanymor · 19/09/2024 15:58

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:56

People are rarely not lovely in Yorkshire, very different atmosphere😁

Oh a north and south divider? Gotcha. Go into politics, your attitude helps stoke imaginary rivalries.

SecondFavouriteDinosaur · 19/09/2024 15:58

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:56

People are rarely not lovely in Yorkshire, very different atmosphere😁

I know an absolute cunt from Yorkshire. Beat his girlfriend up.

Pressthespacebar · 19/09/2024 15:57

I moved to Sussex from the midlands and absolutely love it here, been here twenty years now.

probably helps that I’m from the midlands wnd anywhere’s nice compared to there 😬

midgetastic · 19/09/2024 15:57

If you find the entire county/s awful perhaps it's just you and your inability to communicate and establish rapport with people who are not just like you

Arlanymor · 19/09/2024 15:57

AllGrownUp1465 · 19/09/2024 15:53

Are the people offended, those that moved from London to Sussex to get a bigger house? Or those that were born there (like me)? 😂I am not offended, East Sussex is full of a lot of awful stuck up people

I think most people object to generalisations and no… I am from the other side of the bridge and still think it’s bloody rude and ignorant to broad brush with nobby stereotypes. You were born in one place and grew up around terrible people it appears - sucks for you but it’s not the whole place. And frankly attitudes such as yours fuel the whole north/south divide bollocks as well.

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:56

TerfTalking · 19/09/2024 15:54

I only know one person from Sussex, never met any others. W Sussex to be exact. She’s perfectly lovely if a little opinionated. She now lives in Yorkshire, so maybe that’s why she’s lovely.

People are rarely not lovely in Yorkshire, very different atmosphere😁

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Speedweed · 19/09/2024 15:56

Ha, yes OP, you are right on all counts.

We wunt be druv!

Gettingannoyednow · 19/09/2024 15:56

I voted YABU because people everywhere are awful and I don't see why Sussex deserves special treatment.

AllGrownUp1465 · 19/09/2024 15:56

tobee · 19/09/2024 15:54

Oh it's Sussex this month is it? Usually it's Surrey. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Surrey is pretty bad too, I have some family there 😁

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:55

ExquisiteEmelda · 19/09/2024 15:44

Ha ha, so the ones who are being friendly are being fake 🤣😆🤣

You've never encountered people in life where their demeanour seemed insincere..?🤔

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AllGrownUp1465 · 19/09/2024 15:54

poppyzbrite4 · 19/09/2024 15:52

Are you from that particular location full of halfwits? Seems apt.

Yes I think I must be

luckily don’t live there anymore 😂

TerfTalking · 19/09/2024 15:54

I only know one person from Sussex, never met any others. W Sussex to be exact. She’s perfectly lovely if a little opinionated. She now lives in Yorkshire, so maybe that’s why she’s lovely.

tobee · 19/09/2024 15:54

Oh it's Sussex this month is it? Usually it's Surrey. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Twiglets1 · 19/09/2024 15:54

I applied to Sussex uni but didn't get in as too nice.

SecondFavouriteDinosaur · 19/09/2024 15:54

belindawolves · 19/09/2024 15:51

I'm from Sussex and I agree with the OP @iambeyonddone

So you’re rude and unfriendly? Or just everyone else in Sussex except you? What about your friends and family in Sussex? Are they exempt from the generalisation too?

Runningupthecurtains · 19/09/2024 15:54

OneTC · 19/09/2024 15:49

I used to live in Sussex but was exiled to Croydon as part of a cultural exchange programme. It was because I wasn't sufficiently awful.

We may have taken you place in Sussex under that scheme as we were relocated from S E London - I accidentally spoke to someone on the tube once which made me so awful I had to be forcefully relocated instantly.

AllGrownUp1465 · 19/09/2024 15:53

Are the people offended, those that moved from London to Sussex to get a bigger house? Or those that were born there (like me)? 😂I am not offended, East Sussex is full of a lot of awful stuck up people

Arlanymor · 19/09/2024 15:53

belindawolves · 19/09/2024 15:51

I'm from Sussex and I agree with the OP @iambeyonddone

Where in Sussex then - at least identify the county!

poppyzbrite4 · 19/09/2024 15:52

AllGrownUp1465 · 19/09/2024 15:50

Erm no… are you living in East Sussex and can’t take criticism… seems about right (from experience)

Are you from that particular location full of halfwits? Seems apt.

Chrishelle · 19/09/2024 15:52

squashyhat · 19/09/2024 15:27

Happy for you to stay away OP. We'll do fine without you.

Absolutely- stupid of the OP to post this gross insult.

Arlanymor · 19/09/2024 15:52

It’s about the time for a Shameless reboot isn’t it? We all need to write to Channel 4 and suggest Havant, Crawley, etc… (tongue firmly in cheek).

belindawolves · 19/09/2024 15:51

I'm from Sussex and I agree with the OP @iambeyonddone

OneTC · 19/09/2024 15:50

Brighton fucking blows though

Runningupthecurtains · 19/09/2024 15:50

Missmarplesknittingbuddy · 19/09/2024 15:46

I am not in Sussex and I am quite awful . I must be lost ! .

There is a house for sale in the street behind ours if you feel the need to relocate to an awful county (well two counties or two and bit of you include Brighton) full of awful people. We guarantee to make you feel utterly unwelcome. 🖕

willitevergetwarm · 19/09/2024 15:50

I live in snooty sussex and I have to say, I haven't found that at all in my many years of living here
If we are all that bad, then please feel free to stay well away