Locky Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Probably covered in the Seethe thread somewhere but thought it deserves its own. Why the **** do people make such a big deal about this? I'm talking people who've not even got a hint of Irish in them, planning nights out and St Paddy's themed parties. I'm part Irish myself, and I couldn't give a toss. We don't even celebrate our own day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Some people just need any excuse to go out and have craic and get pissed and Wear silly hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Murray Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Probably covered in the Seethe thread somewhere but thought it deserves its own. Why the **** do people make such a big deal about this? I'm talking people who've not even got a hint of Irish in them, planning nights out and St Paddy's themed parties. I'm part Irish myself, and I couldn't give a toss. We don't even celebrate our own day. Edinburgh and the Lothians own Radio Forth, do they not have some sort of big thing on down the Grassmarket, in The Three Sisters or something, every year for St Patricks Day? Don't think they do anything for St Andrews Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A farcical event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) I'll actually be in Ireland for this on Friday. Won't in Dublin. Expecting it resemble a West Lothian galaday. When I say for it, I don't mean purposely for that. Edited March 14, 2017 by AlphonseCapone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 An embarrassing abomination full of reprobates and reprobates in training, pretending to care just because all of their mates are out wearing stupid hats and generally acting like pricks. Especially the Irish Americans who have little to nothing to do with Ireland, yet suddenly EVERYONE is a third-Irish or so. Not you're not. **** off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Difference being less munters in Ireland. Hardly an achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Difference being less munters in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainy Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I can remember being out years ago when we were playing the Irish on St Patricks weekend and it was mental up town that night. All in good spirits mind you. Not sure why they go so mad for it over here some folk just look for any excuse to get hammered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mainly nob head students thinking they are cool and old because they can drink in a pub but shame on anyone who latches on to this day who is not Irish. Pathetic cretinous individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Walker Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 It's a bit weird when folk with not a drop of Irish in them go running about the town for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mainly nob head students thinking they are cool and old because they can drink in a pub but shame on anyone who latches on to this day who is not Irish. Pathetic cretinous individuals. You don't like them then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Probably covered in the Seethe thread somewhere but thought it deserves its own. Why the **** do people make such a big deal about this? I'm talking people who've not even got a hint of Irish in them, planning nights out and St Paddy's themed parties. I'm part Irish myself, and I couldn't give a toss. We don't even celebrate our own day. Personally, because it's my birthday which is actually pretty ironic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'm photographing a wedding on St. Patrick's Day. The groom wanted a picture with those bloody Guinness hats on. Luckily the bride has started as she means to go on, and told him GTF with the idea. Guinness hat in your wedding album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Only good thing about St. Plastic's Day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 It's a bit weird when folk with not a drop of Irish in them go running about the town for it.You mean like Scots pretending to be English by voting no or Tory? Weirdos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The jj era Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mainly nob head students thinking they are cool and old because they can drink in a pub but shame on anyone who latches on to this day who is not Irish. Pathetic cretinous individuals. haha! f'ing hell, some folk man! hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Those Guinness hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) A cringe fest. An absolute riddy for anybody involved. Arseholes who never usually go out drinking get tanned on rank rotten guiness and shite irish whiskey and make the city centre a nightmare. Ginger wigs, green top hats and pishy "oirish" accents all round. Edited March 14, 2017 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal Kingston Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Quite liked St. Patrick's Day growing up. Occasionally got a free Guinness and more chance for the single guys to get a winch as people were generally more inebriated. Some people on here seem to hate everything; Scotland games, Scotland, St. Paddys, Christmas, Hearts etc. Edited March 14, 2017 by Regal Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You mean like Scots pretending to be English by voting no or Tory? Weirdos Aye that's the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 She also wants a picture where everyone's in a heart shape around them. And a picture where it appears she's standing on the Groom/Best Man/Ushers. Plus a photo of everyone having a shot of Sambuca. She wants me & my colleague in the shot too. It'll be a classy affair... Did folk not used to get wedding photos where they were inside a Champagne flute or a brandy goblet? Plus, Sambuca at a wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Quite liked St. Patrick's Day growing up. Occasionally got a free Guinness and more chance for the single guys to get a winch as people were generally more inebriated. Some people on here seem to hate everything; Scotland games, Scotland, St. Paddys, Christmas, Hearts etc. Coriander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Got to doff your leprechauns hat to Guinness though, they've made the day their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1874 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 She also wants a picture where everyone's in a heart shape around them. And a picture where it appears she's standing on the Groom/Best Man/Ushers. Plus a photo of everyone having a shot of Sambuca. She wants me & my colleague in the shot too. It'll be a classy affair... Don't mean to be a killjoy bt maybe best to remove this? Just on minuscule chance a member of the party see's this and complains about you slagging them off or whatever Just trying to look out for you and your business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Got to doff your leprechauns hat to Guinness though, they've made the day their own. I think it is time to come out of the closet and declare where my proclivities lie. I prefer Murphys to Guinness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Siegel Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Only good thing about St. Plastic's Day.... This. Always gig of the year for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st1874 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Utter pish. ******* hate this mince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Working in Belfast in 1995 on 17th March, never realised it was anything special that day, apart from the restaurant had colcannon (sp) on the menu which was outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 When I lived in Tipperary with my ex we had a great day!! Beers for breakfast, lovely family Sunday lunch (with loads of wine) and the rest of the afternoon/evening in local bars. The entire village was out celebrating, an excellent day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I think it is time to come out of the closet and declare where my proclivities lie. I prefer Murphys to Guinness. Not sure this is the same discussion but Kilkenny Red is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Load of pish. Looking forward to the neighbours having their annual paddy's night party and making an absolute racket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 An embarrassing abomination full of reprobates and reprobates in training, pretending to care just because all of their mates are out wearing stupid hats and generally acting like pricks. Especially the Irish Americans who have little to nothing to do with Ireland, yet suddenly EVERYONE is a third-Irish or so. Not you're not. **** off. Spot on and beautifully put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Load of pish. Looking forward to the neighbours having their annual paddy's night party and making an absolute racket. Idiots in felt hats, drunk and speaking in that 'oh so sexy' Oirish lilt. Give me a break. Edited March 14, 2017 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Cheap Guinness. Good enough for me. B'jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Another of these commercialised events retailers can bank on. Like Valentine's day and Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Personally, because it's my birthday which is actually pretty ironic. I'll probably have a bevvy on the 17th and now I can justify it. Happy Birthday, Swanny. Edited March 14, 2017 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I drink Guinness all year round. I feel awkward drinking it on that one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 When's St. George's day? I'll celebrate that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Sheldon Cooper Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Personally, because it's my birthday which is actually pretty ironic. My birthday also. Places are generally jumping on the night (especially if it falls on a weekend) and the atmosphere is good so usually makes for a fun night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboz Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Don't mind St Paddy's Day but all the hat wearing etc can gtf unless you are actually Irish and even then... I do wonder why we celebrate St Patricks Day but not St Andrews Day to the same extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Don't mind St Paddy's Day but all the hat wearing etc can gtf unless you are actually Irish and even then...I do wonder why we celebrate St Patricks Day but not St Andrews Day to the same extent. Because St Andrew's Day isn't used as a marketing opportunity from the most famous brewing company in the world. And of course. Cause people are sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Another of these commercialised events retailers can bank on. Like Valentine's day and Halloween.You missed out the biggest ones.Christmas and Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 BLASPHEMER!Ha!ha,Pray for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 10 Bloody Mary's for you, my Son. That's the spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I had the misfortune of snapping my Achilles tendon whilst playing football on 17th March 2014. A&E that night was erm......... interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Although I agree that it is a bit cringey seeing people out in town in ridiculous hats and drinking Guinness despite having zero connection with Ireland, does it really matter? If people are out enjoying themselves and not causing bother then good on them. Also, it provides a bit of a boost for the pubs etc. What pisses me off about St Patricks Day is just how widespread it is. I know there's a big global Irish diaspora but there's also a large Scottish diaspora too yet our culture isn't celebrated the world over and is barely celebrated in our own country. Edited March 15, 2017 by Jambos_1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Although I agree that it is a bit cringey seeing people out in town in ridiculous hats and drinking Guinness despite having zero connection with Ireland, does it really matter? If people are out enjoying themselves and not causing bother then good on them. Also, it provides a bit of a boost for the pubs etc. What pisses me off about St Patricks Day is just how widespread it is. I know there's a big global Irish diaspora but there's also a large Scottish diaspora too yet our culture isn't celebrated the world over and is barely celebrated in our own country. The Irish tend to be quite proud people. We tend to be self-loathing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'll probably have a bevvy on the 17th and now I can justify it. Happy Birthday, Swanny. Ha ha, any excuse! Cheers bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Irish tend to be quite proud people. We tend to be self-loathing. Agreed. They are indeed very proud people and incredibly patriotic. They are also generally upbeat and always up for a laugh. We, on the other hand, are fairly negative and leas patriotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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