"The luck of the Irish"?!

[KingOrfeo]

As St. Paddy's Day approaches, I find myself wondering: How did the Irish ever get a reputation for having good luck? Going by history, Ireland appears to be the unluckiest country in Europe west of Poland.

 

[pointless]

i do believe it's ironic.

 

[KingOrfeo]

i do believe it's ironic.

Tell that to the cereal-leprechaun.

 

[pointless]

i would, but he's too busy selling useless sugary crap to kids.

 

[hobbit.]

As St. Paddy's Day approaches, I find myself wondering: How did the Irish ever get a reputation for having good luck? Going by history, Ireland appears to be the unluckiest country in Europe west of Poland.

they do indeed have the luck of the irish, for example - very few actually drown in their bog sodden homeland. ok, so in part it could be because most don't live there... but.

they used to good at growing spuds.. but... the one with the instructions drowned in a bog.

 

[Tryharder62]

I think it has something to do with overcoming tremendous adversity and lots and lots of beer.

 

[pointless]

no, it really is an ironic expression.

 

[Tryharder62]

No, beer!

 

[KingOrfeo]

No, beer!

But, the Irish don't drink beer. They drink Guinness or something . . . or, eat it with a fork, accounts vary . . .

 

[girlsmiley]

But, the Irish don't drink beer. They drink Guinness or something . . . or, eat it with a fork, accounts vary . . .

Guinness is beer, noob.

Stop trying to be controversial. *hair toss*

 

[kotori]

But, the Irish don't drink beer. They drink Guinness or something . . . or, eat it with a fork, accounts vary . . .

Whisht, boyo. Guinness is good for you

The Workingman's Friend


When things go wrong and will not come right,
Though you do the best you can,
When life looks black as the hour of night -
A pint of plain is your only man.

When money's tight and hard to get
And your horse has also ran,
When all you have is a heap of debt -
A pint of plain is your only man.

When health is bad and your heart feels strange,
And your face is pale and wan,
When doctors say you need a change,
A pint of plain is your only man.

When food is scarce and your larder bare
And no rashers grease your pan,
When hunger grows as your meals are rare -
A pint of plain is your only man.

In time of trouble and lousey strife,
You have still got a darlint plan
You still can turn to a brighter life -
A pint of plain is your only man.

Flann O'Brien

 

[WeedSmoke420]

i can't wait for st. patricks day...

that's gonna be one hell of a night for me.

i'll probly end up getting arrested that night like last yr hahah

fucking whiteboys, they get all wild up after couple of shots.

 

[BoyNextDoor]

It is an outlook on life.

Like stepping in dog shit and saying "Lucky I wan't wearing my good shoes!"

 

[RobDownSouth]

What part of "Frosted Lucky Charms....theyre magically delicious!" don't you understand?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Plentiful whiskey.

 

[MagnumOpus1976]

Dear Ireland,

Thanks for being there. We've always needed an armpit.

Sincerely,

Great Britain

 

[hobbit.]

Dear Ireland,

Thanks for being there. We've always needed an armpit.

Sincerely,

Great Britain

Sir
whilst you are entitled to your opinion... my piles are not in my armpit.