Wednesday 25 December, 2024

This video sums up why you should never take an Irish person literally

“I’d KILL for a cup of tea.” *recoils in horror*

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THE IRISH TURN of phrase is what really sets us apart from the rest of the world.

But, as this sketch by Foil Arms and Hog shows, it has its downsides, in that you can’t really take anything we say at face value. For example:

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Brilliant.

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This video sums up why you should never take an Irish person literally

Everyone’s talking about this *intense* open letter in today’s Guardian>

31 ways Irish Twitter is the true window into the country’s soul>

Everyone’s talking about this intense open letter in today’s Guardian>