no four-leaf clovers on St. Patrick's Day, please

[writing irish]

The shamrock has three leaves. Its prominence in Irish culture is attributed to a (probably apocryphal, but pleasant) story that St. Patrick once explained the three-in-one doctrine of the Trinity by using the shamrock.

The use of the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day in the States is, like green lager or plastic bowler hats, a well-intended but deeply wrong attempt at Irishness. Your part in not perpetuating this very minor but nevertheless annoying cultural misdemeanor is appreciated.

in gratitude,
Loyal Order of Hibernians, Cow****istan Chapter

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

 

[slappy4428]

I miss corned beef and cabbage...

 

[Fenian_Bastard]

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Even though I hate the amateur night that is St. Patrick's Day, a hearty Slainte Mhath to you all.

 

[novelist_wannabe]

Weren't the fenians Scottish?

 

[Fenian_Bastard]

I do not believe so, no.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

No, but there were a lot of Scottish Fenians, thanks to workers from Ireland moving to Glasgow to work in the shipyards. It's part of the reason the Celtic v. Rangers soccer rivalry developed into a sectarian battle.

 

[alleyallen]

The St. Paddy's Day episode of The Simpsons -- replete with Kent Brockman's monologue and the exploding restaurant -- is one of the best.

 

[Fenian_Bastard]

Apologies, once again, to lour good friends in Canuckistan.

 

[slappy4428]

Weren't the fenians Scottish?

No. They were bastards.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

"O Danny Boy" as performed by the Swedish chef, Animal and Beaker from The Muppets ...

 

[EStreetJoe]

 

[writing irish]

Republican Ulster represents.

 

[zeke12]

While we're at it, corned beef and cabbage is American, as well.

Doesn't make it any less tasty. :D

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Gentlemen, gentlemen (and ladies), today of all days there should be no Loyalists or Republicans. There are only the Irish.

Though if you try serving me a Black & Tan (with Bass) instead of a Half & Half (with Harp), I'll not drink it.

Well, OK, I probably would but only after giving a speech about England needing to free both Scotland and Ireland.

Well, OK, if somebody else bought it I'll smile, thank them and happily drink it.

 

[Chi City 81]

Gentlemen, gentlemen (and ladies), today of all days there should be no Loyalists or Republicans. There are only the Irish.

Though if you try serving me a Black & Tan (with Bass) instead of a Half & Half (with Harp), I'll not drink it.

Well, OK, I probably would but only after giving a speech about England needing to free both Scotland and Ireland.

Well, OK, if somebody else bought it I'll smile, thank them and happily drink it.

I admire your conviction, sir.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Gentlemen, gentlemen (and ladies), today of all days there should be no Loyalists or Republicans. There are only the Irish.

Though if you try serving me a Black & Tan (with Bass) instead of a Half & Half (with Harp), I'll not drink it.

Well, OK, I probably would but only after giving a speech about England needing to free both Scotland and Ireland.

Well, OK, if somebody else bought it I'll smile, thank them and happily drink it.

I admire your conviction, sir.

I am nothing if not dedicated to the cause ... of drinking free beer.

 

[writing irish]

Smoked salmon with a little salt and dill, served with a slice of soda bread is awfully nice.

 

[jgmacg]

It's the fecking parade brings a man low.