Jokes/comments about Newcastle

Well, I have always heard you should not carry coals to that city.

Thanks, Sam. Yes, I've heard that too. I had decided to leave the coals at home.

Seems Like Newcastle United and its supporters are the butt of many jokes. They are in last place in the Premier League.

Well, that probably explains it. Thanks.

Here you go.....
A rich tycoon decided to buy each of his 3 sons something for Christmas. So he asked them each what they wanted. "I want a train set," said the first son, so he bought him British Rail. "I want model aeroplanes," said the second son, so he bought him British Airways. "I want a mickey mouse outfit" said the third son, so he bought him Newcastle United

What have you heard?

I think this happens in every country. In Denmark in my parents youth they told tales about the people from Mols (a region in Jutland). When I was young it was people from Aarhus and I am sure other countries have their scapegoats.

I think it is better than the tendency to tell tales about people from other countries - keep it in-country.

is it jealousy?

It isn't every city which has a winking eye bridge and a slight drunk at nightclubs reputation.

Love the Geordies.

Probably a good idea to take a language course.

Newcastle upon Tyne (not to get confused with Newcastle - under - Lyme near Stoke) is a great place, surrounded by glorious countryside and full of the friendliest people in the country.

The accent and dialect can be difficult to understand at times. I was once told “dinna forgit ya ganzee” meaning “don’t forget your sweater”.

Enjoy.

Re the accent. The locals pronounce it: New-Cas'l
Many vowels are different to "standard" English.

We enjoyed Newcastle. The area along the river is quite interesting. We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites which is across from the rail station and the tram line from the airport. Very nice and also reasonably priced.

Carol, you say you are from Washington. You are aware that Washington (the town after which an infamous family was named) is just south of Newcastle Upon Tyne? If you are from the real Washington, you could visit Newcastle easily as a day trip. ☺

As others have said the jokes mainly come from a very strong and unusual local accent (even by UK standards) and a reputation for hard-partying nightlife. It's not exactly a beautiful city, but there are some really impressive views along the Tyne with its succession of bridges at different levels.

Thanks for all your comments. I'm afraid I can't go back and recreate the comments I heard and where. It was just a variety from various programs that caused me to wonder. I'm looking forward to experiencing Newcastle.

Actual Geordie here. Most comments I’ve heard about the region from outsiders is just harmless banter, usually about how we drink a lot and are immune to the cold. I don’t feel like we’re looked down upon.

Enjoy Newcastle - it’s rarely visited but has more culture than a lot of English cities.

Hi Sharon

Newcastle is a fabulous town, loads to see and do in and around. And I'm not just saying that because some of my best friends are Geordies.

Normally I'd wish you a great trip, but in this case it's more appropriate to say 'Gan canny, like'!

Ian

I am a northerner myself, just not quite that far north!

I love what I'm hearing about the language in Newcastle and the area. Can't wait!

Alreet pet, how ye deein'?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9X3o84u-nc

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/newcastle

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/30/rileys-fish-shack-tynmouth-restaurant-review-jay-rayner

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/oct/21/trakol-gateshead-outrageously-good-restaurant-review-jay-rayner

thanks, ramblin' fun video

Grey Street - finest street in England

https://youtu.be/UHiQMyO2m3w?t=193

mmmm... what is this post about???

mmmm... what is this post about???

Catherine,

here is the original post - that is what the post is about:-

Jokes/comments about Newcastle

We will be traveling to England in May and spending a few days in
Newcastle. Lately I've been hearing on English TV shows comments about
Newcastle. Not sure why I'm hearing comments that don't sound so
complimentary. Is this from Newcastle of the past or what should I
know for now?

So....I watch a lot of cop shows as long as they are not produced and filmed in the US. This is a fine hobby but it isn't a good way to really learn about a location. I have never been to Newcastle, I have never done any research to learn about it. My impression of the fictional Newcastle from TV cop shows is that it is a place that teenagers run away to in order to party hard, hook up with other young partiers, and perhaps engage in petty criminal activity. I wonder if Sharon/OP was running into these references. The countryside looks gorgeous. Newcastle , the real, is on my list because of the scenery I have seen.
I called everyone "Pet" for weeks after meeting Vera (on TV).

So, this thread is about Newcastle-upon-Tyne and not Newcastle-under-Lyme, is that right?

Why do I ask? Well, the Beatles in their early career were said to have had days when they drove from Liverpool to London to do a recording session, then drove to Newcastle to play a show that night, then drove back to Liverpool and got up the next morning to do a similar routine. I've always been dubious of that because of the hours it would take just to do the driving, never mind spend any time on the ground recording or playing a show. Until it occurred to me -- maybe "Newcastle" in this anecdote was Newcastle-under-Lyme, located about an hour from Liverpool and more or less on the way to/from London!

Unfortunately, the Beatles Bible doesn't list any dates the Beatles ever played in Newcastle-under-Lyme, versus three or four dates in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. So there goes my theory.

You mean this story here? https://youtu.be/wBHJtgvkDYk?t=42

I watched this video yesterday (what a coincidence).

Yes, the story would be about Newcastle upon Tyne (for the pedants among us it’s never hyphenated).

Yes, Vera is why I wanted to go there!

Thanks for the video link, @ramblin'on ! I had read the Newcastle anecdote somewhere, where it wasn't quoted directly from a Beatle. Seeing it presented as a quote from them (in the first person) puts a new light on it. Gosh, the 60s were a great time to come of age!