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The 7 most desperate expressions of boredom during Alan Shatter on the Late Late Show

It was a tough time for everyone.

Sep 27th 2014, 9:42 AM 6,001 Views 0 Comments

FORMER JUSTICE MINISTER Alan Shatter appeared on the Late Late Show last night, for an interview in which he was widely expected to deliver some juicy political infighting.

He didn’t.

The nation was bored to tears. Here, in reverse order, are the seven most desperate manifestations of that.

7. This straightforward explanation

#latelate Alan Shatter was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy and said nothing, nothing at all.
— Máura Mcloughlin (@boredandfussy) September 26, 2014

Source: Máura Mcloughlin/Twitter

6. This era-defining acronym

POOBU . Pointless, Odious, Offensive Boring, Underwhelming. #Shatter #latelate #POOBU
— Darren O’Keeffe (@darrenjokeeffe) September 26, 2014

Source: Darren O'Keeffe/Twitter

5. This person who has suffered enough

Ugh I waited through the whole #latelate and numerous Twink clips for the most boring interview ever #Shatter
— shiv_gal (@shiv_gal) September 26, 2014

Source: Siobhan Gallagher/Twitter

4. This simple visual representation

The #LateLate audience are really enjoying the fascinating insights in the Shatter interview! pic.twitter.com/c70cDrBdAz
— Keith Jordan (@KeithJordan) September 26, 2014

Source: Keith Jordan/Twitter

3. This.

And the audience will rise as one, stand on their seats & shout "Oh Captain, my Captain!" #shatter #latelate
— Colm Ó Mongáin (@colmomongain) September 26, 2014

Source: Colm Ó Mongáin/Twitter

2. This threat

If Shatter doesn't stick a knife in someone soon, I'm turning Graham Norton back on. #latelate
— Colette Browne (@colettebrowne) September 26, 2014

Source: Colette Browne/Twitter

1. And this measure, the last resort of a desperate man

This #Shatter interview is so benign and self indulging that I may go and read this instead.... #latelate pic.twitter.com/sS0RPPC3gI
— Derek Mooney 🇺🇦🇮🇪🇪🇺 (@dsmooney) September 26, 2014

Source: Derek Mooney/Twitter

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The 7 most desperate expressions of boredom during Alan Shatter on the Late Late Show