I am originally from Kent and had a true Essex girlfriend. I know they are nothing like scousers I meant they have an identity. Towie may be crap but they would never have made The Only Way Is Hampshire.
When you meet someone from Essex you almost immediately know where they are from.
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Why does everyone dislike Essex what is it that you do not like about the county and its people.
I think that Essex folk are unique in the same way as scousers and geordies are.
For me Essex is very Marmite but at least they have a strong identity, good or bad, I find Essex folk quite...