While this might seem tailor-made for Portland - a quirky little isle on the Dorset coast where it's considered bad luck if you refer to a bunny by using the 'r' word - the origins of the saying come from further afield.

It comes from Portland, Oregon, in the USA, with 'Keep Portland Weird' the US city's slogan as well as the informal mantra of the city's residents!

However, due to the unique feel of Portland, UK, many of those living right here in Dorset have adapted it for their own quirky isle.

The 'weirdness' of Portland UK refers to it having its own many traditions and even its own dialect. In bygone years bad weather meant the island was sometimes inaccessible and as a result islanders became more self-sufficient and strong-minded.

Portlanders have often been thought of as 'a different kettle of fish' from other Dorset residents.

A 'kimberlin' is a resident or residents who haven't been 'Portland-born and bred'; 'grockles' are tourists and visitors and 'quiddle' is a squid or a West country term of 'sitting and talking aimlessly'. 

Artwork on Portland's 'weirdness' showing that animal beginning with the letter 'r'! 

Here you can see pictures that people on social media posted showing the things that make the island so 'weird!'

A random rhea bird on the loose on Portland

Portland's famous drivable bumper car

The Britannia Inn darts team embrace the 'weirdness' with specially designed T-shirts

Where else would you go for an epic adventure dressed as multiple Nintendo Marios and Luigis?

The type of zebra you would only find on Portland

Retailers on Portland have been doing a roaring trade selling the merchandise.

Locally you can buy Keep Portland Weird keyrings, bags, T-shirts and vests in addition to the bumper stickers.

If you're a proper kimberlin, you can even get yourself a Portland 'born and bred' cushion, which name checks the island's beloved streets.

However, despite islanders' good-natured ability to laugh at themselves, it seems as though Portlanders really are having the last laugh.

Portland historian Stuart Morris draws our attention to the The Dorset County Chronicle, which wrote in 1863: "The Portland men were all half a head taller than the Weymouthians.

"Portlanders are a fine, strong and healthy race, greatly superior in ordinary stature, both in person and intelligence.

"This is partly attributed to the fine air, and comparatively good living . ."