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12 things guaranteed to annoy any Irish person
1. Buses/trains etc arriving on time
They’re supposed to be late. If they’re on time, we miss them.
2. Anyone doing too well for themselves
“Look at the big fella now, thinks he’s the bees knees” etc etc.
Commonly aimed at the likes of Bono, Glen Hansard.
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3. Being accused of begrudgery after giving out about anyone doing too well for themselves
“IT’S NOT BEGRUDGERY. HE’S A DOSE!”
4. Any mention of the Late Late Show
Ryan Tubridy sends people into inexplicable spasms of rage.
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5. Any mention of the TV Licence
“What use are that shower out in Donnybrook at all, at all? Was it for this…”etc, etc.
Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland
6. Any mention of the NCT
“It’s a money grabbing exercise. That’s all it is. Sure I know someone who failed because they didn’t like the way he was looking at them…” etc, etc.
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7. People who get 600 points in The Leaving
Lickarses.
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8. Being accused of having money
Next thing they’ll be calling you tight for not spending it.
9. Eurocycles Eurobaby radio ads
A reasonable alibi for homicide if you ask us.
10. People who press the button at the pedestrian crossing even though it’s already been pressed
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
11. Getting stuck in an uneven round
You’re drinking pints, they’re drinking double vodkas and mojitos. You’re getting stung.
Rad Jose Rad Jose
12. Being too warm
There’s a tipping point at the height of summer, around the 23 degree mark when it goes from being “lovely” and “mighty” to “ah it’s too warm. I’m meltin’. We need a drop of rain”.
Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland
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