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AIBU?

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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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Neurodiversitydoctor · 20/09/2024 23:44

and being religious is problematic why ?
I would have thought parts of Birmingham, Bradfrd and Leeds had far more people actively practicing a religion than any part of Sussex. Is it just Christianity which is difficult ?

Reugny · 21/09/2024 11:20

Neurodiversitydoctor · 20/09/2024 23:44

and being religious is problematic why ?
I would have thought parts of Birmingham, Bradfrd and Leeds had far more people actively practicing a religion than any part of Sussex. Is it just Christianity which is difficult ?

You realise this isn't a serious thread.

And be careful leaving or going pass any tube station in London. Lots seem to attract a guy who likes preaching - religion of the guy varies.

OneTC · 21/09/2024 15:30

Neurodiversitydoctor · 20/09/2024 23:44

and being religious is problematic why ?
I would have thought parts of Birmingham, Bradfrd and Leeds had far more people actively practicing a religion than any part of Sussex. Is it just Christianity which is difficult ?

The main religion I'd say popularly associated with Sussex is Scientology.

The other thing it's known for is sectarianism, compared to other bits of England anyway

LoobyDoop2 · 21/09/2024 15:50

I can tell you with absolute certainty that none of them are anywhere near as awful and despicable as the horrible cunt who has been using a leaf blower ALL AFTERNOON in South Manchester, on what is probably the last beautiful day (one of the very few, in fact) this year. If I thought I’d get away with chopping him up and blowing the bits of his body all over the road with his stupid power tools, I would.

Nanny0gg · 21/09/2024 15:55

iambeyonddone · 19/09/2024 15:40

Where I'm from doesn't matter! Not from there, and although there is an unfriendly 'snooty south' stereotype in the UK, a lot of people there seem very unfriendly or have a very 'fake friendly' demeanour

How can everyone in a county be the same?

We're not all the same down my road!

Boomer55 · 21/09/2024 17:42

Runningupthecurtains · 19/09/2024 16:39

St Mary's Bay, Dymchurch, Hythe and Canterbury are all in Kent so probably aren't full of truly awful people.

No, other than Canterbury, they are just grim. 🤷‍♀️

Boomer55 · 21/09/2024 17:45

I lived in Rye and Battle for a while, but went back to London as soon as I could. Too up themselves for me.🙄

And I’m not even going there with the Bonfyre Boys and their parades. Very Wicker Man.😂

nOasistickets · 21/09/2024 17:50

What a ridiculous comment - how can you generalise the whole of Sussex? I’ve been around and met absolute fucking arseholes from everywhere. 🤨 - shock horror - even in (lovely) Cambridgeshire.

Skipsurvey · 21/09/2024 17:52

oh i love bonfire societies , remembering the 17 protestant martyrs and guy fawkes

whatistheworld · 22/09/2024 17:55

Neurodiversitydoctor · 20/09/2024 23:44

and being religious is problematic why ?
I would have thought parts of Birmingham, Bradfrd and Leeds had far more people actively practicing a religion than any part of Sussex. Is it just Christianity which is difficult ?

its the shoving it down your throat that's difficult! its very clicky in the church sect.

121Diet · 22/09/2024 18:26

I have dumped an online friend from Sussex, cold and arrogant! 😂

JohnTheRevelator · 22/09/2024 18:27

I've been to Sussex many times and I've never experienced this!

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