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The big giveaway on the Late Late last night was a bag of spuds for everyone in the audience

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Oct 8th 2016, 9:25 AM 4,721 Views 2 Comments

BACK IN 2004, Oprah Winfrey famously gave every single member of her studio audience a brand new car.

And last night in Ireland, The Late Late Show had a similarly generous and iconic giveaway:

A big bag of potatoes for all

keoghs4 Source: RTE

People sat in stunned silence at home

He actually did just give away a bag of potatoes. Jesus. #LateLateShow
— Conor Tobin (@Lazare76) October 7, 2016

Source: Conor Tobin/Twitter

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While the studio audience seemed delighted

latelatepot Source: RTE

They were getting free potatoes, after all.

We might finally have hit a pinnacle of stereotype

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“What a country”

keoghs2 Source: RTE

In fairness, it was National Potato Day yesterday – and the stereotype is proven to be true on a regular basis

keoghs3 Source: RTE

But the horror was not lost on the audience

And we wonder why we're stereotyped... 'Bag of potatoes for everyone in the audience'. #LateLateShow
— Ciara Galvin (@CiaraGalvino) October 7, 2016

Source: Ciara Galvin/Twitter

Only in Ireland could the audience be given a bag of spuds as part of their prize! #LateLateShow
— Alan Flatley (@alflats11) October 7, 2016

Source: Al Flats/Twitter

There were hampers of crisps, too

keoghs Source: RTÉ

At least some were looking at the positives in all this

The greatest #OnlyInIreland TV moment ever, a bag of potatoes for everyone in the audience. Perfect for the Sunday Roast #LateLateShow
— Laura Finnerty (@laura_finnerty) October 7, 2016

Source: Laura Finnerty/Twitter

Giving away bags of spuds to everyone in the audience on the Late Late. Probably the most Irish thing I've seen in a long time #LateLateShow
— Shane Owens (@shane657ghy) October 7, 2016

Source: Shane Owens/Twitter

While others could only think of the poor unfortunates lugging them out of Montrose

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“Is there space in the boot?”

There was something called Improper Butter in the hamper too

keoghs5 Source: RTE Player

Dublin, last night

Heading to coppers with a bag of rooster potatoes, as good as a wad of cash...#LateLateShow
— David Monahan (@davidmonny) October 7, 2016

Source: David Monahan/Twitter

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The big giveaway on the Late Late last night was a bag of spuds for everyone in the audience