THE NATION OF Ireland has an embarrassing dad. And that dad’s name is Bono.

Here is the proof.

1. Ireland, meet your dad.

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2. He likes to think he’s pretty ‘streetwise’.

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3. But whenever someone gets a camera out, he pulls an embarrassing pose.

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4. He dances badly.

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5. And doesn’t know when to stop when people aren’t impressed.

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6. He owns several dodgy leather jackets.

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None of which quite fit him properly.

7. He’s mortifying when he has a drink.

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8. He’s still holding on to his clothes from decades past.

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9. And he sometimes wears his dressing gown when your mates come round.

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Here’s to Bono! Ireland’s embarrassing dad.

As with all embarrassing dads, we’d be sorry if he wasn’t there to laugh at.

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