13 Problems Only People From Jarrow Will Understand

11. The 'Jarra' Stereotype

It's not uncommon for a Jarrow native to reveal their hometown to a stranger, only to be met with a raise of the hands and a sarcastic cry of "woah, we don't want any trouble here mate". This has to stop. Not every Jarrovian is a snarling, Burberry cap-wearing pitbull. Sure, one or two of us are - and the general population may have more ASBOs than GCSEs - but it's actually a lovely town full of talented people. Steve Cram's from Jarrow, and he was really, really good at running. Probably to avoid paying his council tax, but he sounds so lovely on the BBC these days.