If you can’t say yes to at least half of these, are you a true Wiganer? Only you can answer that.
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. You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of these things
You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below Photo: NW
. Had a 'Wigan Kebab'
Can you really call yourself a true Wiganer if you've never had three pies on a stick? Photo: NW
. Put your fancy dress on for Boxing Day party night
The traditional donning of fancy dress for Boxing Day night on King Street should be in your arsenal if you're a true Wiganer! Photo: NW
. Told a non Wiganer that The Verve are from Wigan
It's a pretty big boast to have in your locker and one you should use as often as possible! Photo: NW
5. Watched England lose on penalties 'down King Street'
Almost as much of a tradition as Wigan's Boxing Day fancy dress night, watching England lose on penalties in one of the fine establishments on King Street is par for the course for a true Wiganer Photo: NW
6. Taken a selfie in front of The Face of Wigan
It's a pretty impressive mush - why wouldn't you take a selfie in front of it. Call yourself a Wiganer? Photo: NW
7. Leapt off the top diving board at the old Wigan baths
If you're old enough to have visited the old Olympic-size pool, chances are you weren't brave enough to leap off the top board. Or were you? Photo: NW
8. Been glued to the sticky carpet in Pemps drinking warm cans of Red Stripe
If you managed to get past the legend that was Babs in her jeep outside, you had the delights of warm lager and sticky carpets to look forward to. True Wiganers know what we mean. Photo: NW