I’m from the north myself and I never liked them either. They’re hardly representative of a nations cuisine.
I second the reference to curry sauce though, delightful. Reminiscent of the old Peter Kay anecdote “Has tha nowt moist” in a southern chippy.
Did you have liver at school? It could be mistaken in looks, taste, texture to a worn out leather sole of a shoe 
I was the only kid at school who seemed to like it so would often get a double or triple helping as friends would give me their serving.
Just curiosity. The peas for mushy peas, are they similar to the peas for hummus?
Agree about school liver, fortunately at home it was prepared properly. As for the food trades - my best one was in milk pudding which was always in high demand.
Wait…what? Peas in hummus? This sounds as bad as mushy peas 
Please don’t spoil an already almost perfect dish!
They are exactly the same… except for the size, shape, colour, texture and taste.
haha, honest question.
Chickpeas for hummus are left on the fields until the Sun dries them. The green peas for mushy peas look very similar to dry peas, but the Sun drying them is not an option in the British isles.
Just wondering if it’s the same plant and clouds making all the difference.
No; they are two different legumes. Peas for the mushy peas ( Pisum sativum L.) and chickpeas (Cicer arietinum).
But you’re right on this one: Marrowfat peas are green mature peas that have been allowed to dry out naturally in the field, rather than being harvested while still young like the normal garden peas. (source - wikipedia)
Hummus would be perfect if you left out the tahini. A tiny bit is just about bearable but it can be very bitter if too much is added. The pasty texture of chickpeas is also an issue for me, so it would be better without them as well. And there’s often far too much garlic.
Decent olive oil is OK though 
Tha needs summat moist on’t chips alraht.
Translation, please?? 
alraht- alright
Tha? - Thou???
summat - something?
You need something moist on the chips alright?
This? 
Close, but the last bit isn’t a question.
=>Thou needest something moist on the (or thy, possisive) chips, all right.
=>You need something moist on the/your chips, yes.
Some of the Northern English dialects evolved differently, from Middle English, and retained the idea of formal/informal/singular/plural articles and pronouns. Traditional bibles and church hymns also continue to use these otherwise-archaic terms.
Comparing country A’s food with country B’s in an attempt to subjectively rank them isn’t passion about food, neither is bashing any country’s or region’s culinary specialties.
It’s a childish pissing contest.
Who’s being the real child here?
Are you upset because we wouldn’t let you join in?
You’ve just answered your own question.
And dismissing regional and national pride in their cuisine and the uniqueness thereof is disrespectful and offensive, and yes, even more childish.
Just like passion, pride doesn’t rely on putting others down. This behavior is all too often borne out of insecurity and the need to establish some imaginary suporiority. Whether that applies to is, only you know.
So what is it you feel so inferior about that makes you put down anyone who’s passionate about their food?
At least try to make sense, man.