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The Cheeky Nando's phenomenon has reached Ireland in a big way
THE INTERNET IS rather obsessed with the idea of a ‘cheeky Nando’s’ right now, with all and sundry proclaiming a fondness for the South African eatery.
But what exactly makes a Nando’s ‘cheeky’? Well, as it’s #ladbanter in its purest essence, it’s rather hard to describe. Here’s the best definition we’ve seen so far:
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Until now, it seemed as if Ireland would be safe from the cheekiness. But alas, it’s here, in the form of UCD’s new Cheeky Nando’s Society.
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A Facebook page for the mysterious society popped up in May, advertising “cheeky” Tuesday jaunts to Nando’s at the Dundrum Town Centre for all members.
Thousands of people have since clicked ‘like’ and pledged to go to a ‘Cheeky Tuesday @ Nando’s’ event during the first week of September – a week when many students return to college.
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So is the society the real deal? Well, here’s what they told DailyEdge.ie:
To decode that for any of you who haven’t exactly achieved Banthom of the Opera status yet: It’s not a real society, but they’re thinking of making it so.
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And are they really expecting a thousand students to descend on Nando’s in Dundrum on Tuesday September 8? Again, they’re obtuse:
The #ladsladslads are coming. Take cover.
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