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Mackem, Makem or Mak'em is a nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England.It is also a name for the local dialect and accent (not to be confused with Geordie); and for a fan, of whatever origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
Fans line the streets as the Sunderland team return home after winning the 1973 FA Cup Final. Sunderland A.F.C. supporters are the followers of Sunderland A.F.C. an English professional football club based in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Sunderland A.F.C. were formed in 1879 and joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. [1]
Many fandoms in popular culture have their own names that distinguish them from other fan communities. These names are popular with singers, music groups, films, authors, television shows, books, games, sports teams, and actors. Some of the terms are coined by fans while others are created by celebrities themselves.
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Cockermouthers -an offensive nickname replaces "er" with "in" Colchester Colchies, Romans, Camuloonies, Steamies, Castlers, Cross 'n' Crowners (after Colchester's coat of arms). Colerne Hoof-polishers [32] Colne Colons (pejorative if an allusion to the large intestine is intended) Congleton Beartowners, [33] Congos Copthorne Yellow-bellies [9 ...
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It was the first time Sunderland adopted an official nickname, and they went for one in use. Maxim.il89 23:58, 17 December 2020 (UTC) An animal being associated with a club is not evidence of a nickname. The "old nickname", was the ones used by the fans and press.
By nickname "Ain'ts*" – New Orleans Saints, NFL; rhyming play on the non-standard English negative ain't [30] "America's Team" – Dallas Cowboys, by sports media [31] "B.I.L.L.S.*" – Buffalo Bills, by detractors, acronyms for "Boy I Love Losing Super Bowls", in reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s [32]