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12 things to prove the stereotype that we Irish love potatoes might actually be true

OK, we’re holding our hands up.

Oct 7th 2016, 11:32 AM 6,722 Views 3 Comments

IT’S NATIONAL POTATO day, which is kinda a big deal for us in Ireland.

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No, that’s not a stereotype.

1. We’re the country that literally filled a bus up with potatoes

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2. Who else would use a potato masher as an aerial?

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3. This photocall happened, and yes, those are potato skins in her pants

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4. When an Irish photographer sold this photo of a potato for a million euro, that was pretty stereotypical

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5. This headline

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6. This game

At the PLOUGHING. Are we a parody?

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7. The fact that Tayto Park exists

Ireland's theme park is based around a potato
— David Bardon (@John_blond) February 16, 2015

Source: David Bardon/Twitter

8. This menu item

Vegetarian options in ireland would you like some potatoes with your potatoes 😂 #ireland #potato #food pic.twitter.com/diop5a1DIo
— Catherine Darragh (@cat_darragh91) August 3, 2016

Source: Catherine Darragh/Twitter

9. OK, I think we really love potatoes

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10. A lot

Still rocking the picture of potatoes left by the previous Irish employee 🍀 pic.twitter.com/mBEHWpimjL
— Harry (@harryjms) September 15, 2016

Source: Harry/Twitter

11. This potato-themed wedding even happened in Derry

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12. You literally can’t avoid them in this country of ours

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12 things to prove the stereotype that we Irish love potatoes might actually be true

OK, we’re holding our hands up.

1. We’re the country that literally filled a bus up with potatoes

2. Who else would use a potato masher as an aerial?

3. This photocall happened, and yes, those are potato skins in her pants