Lauren Laverne is a Mackem

I've just read a post on Bloggertropolis that describes Lauren Laverne as a Geordie. Why man, she's not, pet. She's from Sunderland which makes her a Mackem, just like me and telly's Chris Cowey.

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Steve said…
Oh the shame the shame the shame... but cheers for the link; it will improve my Google ranking no end.
7:10 AM
KAZ said…
Don't worry Steve - she told me off as well recently.
Lauren is great on the Culture Show - but she was trying to be a bit too girly on that Twiggy programme about swapping clothes.
12:04 PM
Steve said…
Totally agree. I like the fact she's a bit of a Tom-boy. A Tom-boy with a nice tush and long legs...
7:23 PM
Glenda Young said…
Steve: I only get 30 hits a day on this blog so don't get too excited.

Kaz: I'm intent on cleaning up the internet. It's not a pretty job but someone has to do it.
5:20 PM
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