I'm from the Midlands myself and know what you mean.
Mind you, as '8 pinters' some of 'em breached the trades description act.
I remember one young 'lady' in particular - she was classy and drank brandy and Babycham - I must have poured gallons into her during the time I knew her, never mind pints.
Got me absolutely nowhere at all except into an overdraught!!
Just one of those bad investments you make as an over-eager teenager..........
By the way - would like to say thanks for giving me the opportunity to use the Humping smiley - it's been an ambition since I joined the forum. Never though I'd ever get the chance to use it in context!!!