11 things you should never say to someone from Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH residents are a pleasant bunch of folks but there are a few things that really get us worked up.

Here are 11 things you should never say to someone from Pompey. And be warned plenty of references to that city up the road. You know the one we mean. 

Things not to say to Portsmouth residentsplaceholder image
Things not to say to Portsmouth residents
Don't encourage them...placeholder image
Don't encourage them...
Seriously our beaches are far nicer than Southampton's. Just look at this picture from the Hot Walls.placeholder image
Seriously our beaches are far nicer than Southampton's. Just look at this picture from the Hot Walls.
What kind of monster would mention scummers!placeholder image
What kind of monster would mention scummers!
Well it isn't on Portsea Island is it?placeholder image
Well it isn't on Portsea Island is it?
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