27 Little Things About Newcastle That Make Us Smile

By Scott Tailford /

14. Knowing What Monkey's Blood Is

Columbia PicturesIf you have to ask, you're not ready to know.

13. Ojay The Homeless Bassist

Northumberland Street's own Ojay is one of the mainstays of the city, playing away to his heart's content with any number of pre-recorded beats powering away in the background.

12. When You Have To Explain A Crazy Term To Someone

CBS"Eh? A bobby dazzler? Whey aye man it's class, aye proper lush... naa na, yi can tell ya mucked in so ya could splash oot like, it's canny as owt." Translation: "Oh, someone said it looked nice? Of course yes it's very nice, I mean clearly you've spent a lot of money working for it, it's terribly impressive."