You might be an Irish-American If...

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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If you think the official colors of the Irish flag are Black and Tan – you might be an Irish-American.

If you put money into an IRA every year, and that doesn’t result in things being blown up, you might just be an Irish-American.

If your mother had a special room in your home just in case the Pope happened to drop by for a visit, you might be an Irish American.

If you think maybe Hitler wasn’t such a bad guy, because at least he bombed London, you might be an Irish-American.

If someone mentions “pot” and you immediately think “of gold” you might be…

If you are shocked to learn that the people in County Limerick don’t speak in rhyme, you might be an Irish-American.

If every year on March 17th, you decorate your home with 4-leaf clovers, you might be an Irish-American.

If you make-up apologetics because you have a great grandmother who is Dutch…

If you think a guarda is what an Irishman keeps chained is his ya’ to keep away burgula’s, you might be an Irish American.

If you think the “Cock and Bull” is a pick up technique used by Italians, you might be an Irish-American.

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If your idea of a seven-course meal is a boiled potato and a six-pack, you might be an Irish American.

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No, no – Colibri. This is supposed to be how the Irish and Irish-Americans differ… :wink:

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If you can’t remember if Harp or Bass comes from Ireland…

If you don’t know which County your ancestors are from…

If you don’t understand what “13 + 1 does not = 1” means…

If you think “The Troubles” sounds like a rock band…

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If you think Manchester United is a non-stop flight to New Hampshire…

If an Irish parade through your neighborhood is only controversial because they are letting gays march this year…

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If you think it’s mean to make “Paddy O’Furniture” stay outside all the time, you might be . . .

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OK, then, if your idea of a seven course meal is mashed potatoes and a six-pack . . . :smiley:

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…or a “specialty shop” in West Hollywood, you might be Irish-American.

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If you think Cead Mile Failte is that guy from Riverdance…

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If you think the taoiseach is Dublin’s Starbucks.

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If you think Jameson is the finest whiskey money can buy…

If your brand of mouthwash is also Jameson…

If you really feel you’re getting in touch with your heritage by enjoying a six-pack of Mickey’s Big Mouths…

…or by enjoying a certain breakfast cereal…

…or by taking a sex test based on said breakfast cereal…

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If you put up green Christmas tree lights in your yard.

If you drink green beer.

If you call me 800 fucking times this week to find out where the cool Paddys day stuff is happening! Like I’m going to tell you about it and not be able to get a seat;)
(I swear my phone is going to break!)

Now my tradition is to get a big Irish flag and put it on a stick thru the sunroof and drive up and down Western and Division (Latin neighborhood) honking my horn ala Cinco de Mayo…its a hoot! I got a bunch of free beers last year from these guys at this little Mexican bar, they were rolling laughing…but it looks to be a bit rainy this year…
Now that’s perfectly rational and reasonable behavior!

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I’ll bite. What should be considered a real Irish Whiskey?

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I’m still confused about 13+1!=1 myself…

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I believe 13+1=1 is a reference to the counties of Ireland, and Northern Ireland being the lone 1 that needs to be added. However, I believe there are more than 13 counties in Ireland. I’m checking on that…

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Currently I’m seeing 28. I think that may be correct. I’ve seen that bumpersticker before. And it’s been a while since my Irish American History course in college. Prof. Dolan was a rambling old man.

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And I always thought it was 26+6=1. Hmmm…I can’t find a good county map online so it’ll have to wait till later…

But I’m pretty sure it’s 26 counties in the Republic and 6 in NI. The problem is Ulster encompasses NI and Donegal etc.