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9 signs Dublin has completely lost the run of itself

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Dec 23rd 2015, 5:17 PM 20,808 Views 7 Comments

1. €30 for a jar of popcorn in Fresh

popcorn Source: William Barry via OMGWACA

We saw the popcorn with our own eyes. It’s about the same size as a large jar of Maxwell House. Thirty. Euro.

2. The queue to get into Brown Thomas

The queue outside @brownthomas to buy @JoMaloneLondon gifts. pic.twitter.com/zA5xaUZyOX
— Henry McKean (@HenryMcKean) December 23, 2015

Source: Henry McKean/Twitter

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3. The Nutella queue once you get into Brown Thomas

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4. Parking in the Brown Thomas car park

It’s far from the Brown Thomas car park etc…

Traffic in @brownthomas car park is like....well a car park! #notdrivinghomeforchristmas
— Brian Lawless (@lawlessbrian) December 22, 2015

Source: Brian Lawless/Twitter

5. Queueing for notions cheese

Queuing for cheese at Christmas!

Credit: @CllrMcGuinness pic.twitter.com/18LPhb2dpA
— Photos of Dublin (@PhotosOfDublin) December 23, 2015

Source: Photos of Dublin/Twitter

6. This article in the Irish Indo

drayton Source: Irish Independent

I’d describe our Christmas style as traditional glam.

I’ve done six-course meals for 20 people here,” says Gerald. “But I’m a total fraud when it comes to cooking – I’m the type of cook who can’t do an omelette, but who can start with marinated lobster in an oyster truffle sauce followed by pork loin stuffed with pears infused with bacon and blue cheese.

7. A queue to get onto Grafton Street

Eh.. A queue to get on to Grafton Street! 🙈 #Christmas #Dublin pic.twitter.com/aZpJmdEYQ2
— Gar (@GarDeady) December 23, 2015

Source: Gar/Twitter

8. The traffic on the N11 at midday

N11 at Donnybrook! Almost glad I'm in work today #ChristmasWeek #Traffic pic.twitter.com/wBqmFeeFoZ
— Regina Looby (@reglooby) December 23, 2015

Source: Regina Looby/Twitter

9. Queuing for trollies

You know your in trouble in @SuperValuIRL Lucan when there's a queue waiting for trollies outside.
— Peter McFadden (@TweeterPeter20) December 23, 2015

Source: Peter McFadden/Twitter

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9 signs Dublin has completely lost the run of itself