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12 things guaranteed to annoy any Irish person

Bono, NCT, 600 points…

1. Buses/trains etc arriving on time

They’re supposed to be late. If they’re on time, we miss them.

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2. Anyone doing too well for themselves

“Look at the big fella now, thinks he’s the bees knees” etc etc.

Commonly aimed at the likes of Bono, Glen Hansard.

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3. Being accused of begrudgery after giving out about anyone doing too well for themselves

“IT’S NOT BEGRUDGERY. HE’S  A DOSE!”

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4. Any mention of the Late Late Show

Ryan Tubridy sends people into inexplicable spasms of rage.

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5. Any mention of the TV Licence

“What use are that shower out in Donnybrook at all, at all? Was it for this…”etc, etc.

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6. Any mention of the NCT

“It’s a money grabbing exercise. That’s all it is. Sure I know someone who failed because they didn’t like the way he was looking at them…” etc, etc.

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7. People who get 600 points in The Leaving

Lickarses.

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8. Being accused of having money

Next thing they’ll be calling you tight for not spending it.

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9. Eurocycles Eurobaby radio ads

A reasonable alibi for homicide if you ask us.

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10. People who press the button at the pedestrian crossing even though it’s already been pressed

Some men just want to watch the world burn.

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11. Getting stuck in an uneven round

You’re drinking pints, they’re drinking double vodkas and mojitos. You’re getting stung.

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12. Being too warm

There’s a tipping point at the height of summer, around the 23 degree mark when it goes from being “lovely” and “mighty” to “ah it’s too warm. I’m meltin’. We need a drop of rain”.

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