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Friday 15 November, 2024
Friday 15 November, 2024
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10 things every Irish person knows to be true about Lent
1. Right as you give something up, you will suddenly find yourself surrounded by it
Giving up chocolate? Expect every co-worker to suddenly start bringing Toblerones in to work - most likely just to torture you.
2. “Taking up” something for Lent is a bit of a cop out
Those people who say that they aren’t giving up anything for Lent, but are “taking up” something? Admirable, sure, but a total cop out.
Lent is about giving up chocolate, not taking up pilates or whatever.
3. You will seize all opportunities to be smug
4. Feelings of smugness are usually immediately followed by feelings of extreme want
GET IN MY BELLY.
5. There's always that one person who has given up more than you
And aren't afraid to shout about it. It's like they're purposely trying to minimize your achievements.
What do you want? A medal?
6. You have full permission to go mad on St. Patrick's Day
This is the one day it is okay to cave and not be held accountable for it. It's an understanding we as a nation have.
*stuffs face with Creme Eggs*
7. Ditto Sundays
We won't tell if you don't.
8. You will be taunted by this box
And its mere presence may cause you to do reprehensible things.
9. If and when you do cave, you will be wracked with guilt
The feeling of being so close and yet so far will never subside.
Never.
10. Regardless of whether you managed to stick to Lent, you will still absolutely overdo it on Easter Sunday
Happy Lent, everybody!
You're not alone - 7 people who have already broken their Lent promises >
Quiz: Will You Succeed At Giving Up For Lent? >
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