Here are the ten most important things to know about Irish Life. You may say “I’ve been to Ireland”, “My family is Irish”, or “I’ve seen the statue outside the Irish Life building” and assume you have it all figured out. We’ll I’ve said and felt these same thoughts and emotions. Trust me that there is more to Ireland than you think…
10. The people of Ireland prefer using human names
for their pets. Also, they don’t find this fact as hilarious as I do. (see
Stephanie below)
9. Pants are called trousers. “Pants” refer to
underpants. And no, they don’t call underpants under-trousers.
8. Overall.. the country of Ireland appears more patriarchal
than the states. Noted by the popular Yorkie candy bar, “It’s NOT for
girls!”
7. 90% of
guys that walk around the streets of Dublin look like they could take you in a
bar fight.
6. You’ll probably run across a “gang” of 8 year
olds at some point. They’re mostly harmless. Or are they?? (see #7)
5. Zucchini’s are called “courgettes”.
Seems inconsequential, but will save you time when shopping for dinner.
4. Craic (pronounced “crack”) is a term for an
enjoyable conversation. So don’t be alarmed when someone mentions ‘good craic’
at a local pub.
3. If you hear “And it’s not even Friday!” at an ice
cream shop, this is a joke that refers to a ‘Cadbury’s Crunchies’ marketing
campaign in Ireland that since the 80’s has declared: “Get that Friday feeling”
2. Supermarkets sell a certain “Wright’s” soap with “coal
tar fragrance”.
1. You will be the only one that finds the purchase funny
(see #2). It makes the user “smell” (thanks jenny) and possibly flammable.
