Whay are people in Newcastle upon Tyne called Geordies?

and why do people in the South of England look down upon them so often?. These people are very varm hearted and generous to a fault..... That's why i live in Scotland, and they come to visit!

Sorry for the spelling mistake!

There are lot's of theories as to where the name comes from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordie#Der...

Originally a Geordie was someone who was born and bread in Newcastle or surrounding areas (North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead) but now most people from the North East are called Geordies, from Northumberland down to County Durham.

Because they are scroungers and dont know the meaning of work.

Its not just geordies that are looked down on, its the whole of the North really, especially the North East. Personally, you'd never meet nicer people then those in the North East!!!

Its probably to do with the fact that the North East is a lot less affluent then the rest of the UK, notably the South East.

All the pits and shipyards are closed/closing, and many other forms of work, which is causing high unemployment, and it just isn't fair at all. The North East gave the UK Railways, it has great people, lots of beautiful areas etc. People in the South East are just too ignorant to discover the true North East!!!!!