The pro and cons of marrying an Irishman
Published Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:07 AM
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The pros and cons of marrying an Irishman.
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An Irishman thinks it’s perfectly okay to pass wind in front of you 30 times a day. Following the flatulence may come, “you liked that one didn’t you?” You are at least guaranteed a hearty pride-filled laugh during these moments.
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An Irishman can’t dance. He doesn’t know his left foot from his right foot and therefore provides for a clumsy first dance mate at your wedding reception. And dance lessons prior to your wedding are out of the question. He would be too embarrassed if his mates discovered he took lessons.
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An Irishman rarely shows emotion. The exceptional occasion is the death of a loved one or the loss of his favorite football team. Aside from that an Irishman keeps his feelings behind lock and key and the issue is rarely up for discussion.
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STEVENSTAR | Feb 17, 2013, 08:57 AM EST
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seamus60 | Oct 20, 2012, 03:06 PM EDT
Irishproud. Time you and him indoors got a dog. Can`t be very comfortable with whatever both of you have squeezed up , you know where.
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sirpeter | Mar 09, 2012, 06:38 PM EST
I suppose I could agree with most of this article.The fact that any person holds his/her Mammy/Daddy in high regard is about the best indication how they will treat their wife/husband.I wouldn't knock that one.As I often say to my teenage daughters.Choose wisely.A guy who disrespects his mother means you could be next in line sooner or later.
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NYCsheridan | Mar 09, 2012, 11:41 AM EST
I hate lame catch-all articles like this. How long, Oh Lord, how long?
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martin | Mar 09, 2012, 07:00 AM EST
The comment about not shopping is true, I just hate it.
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seamusryan | Mar 09, 2012, 12:08 AM EST
Um, is this meant as even a semi-serious piece? You patently haven't met any Irish people born after about 1800AD. When you do, please write an article about people who are currently alive.
If you're basing this on actual Irish men that you've met, you've been meeting the really crappy ones. I can only suggest that you find better friends.
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oaklongan | Jun 15, 2011, 08:18 PM EDT
My dear brother Larry fits all the criteria, esp. farting! Think some of the con traits of Irishmen skipped a generation from he and grandpa... If the shoe fits. No phoneys here.
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tchilcote | May 16, 2011, 09:53 AM EDT
OMG! I've been looking in all the wrong places. I married a German jerk and apparently zigg'd instead of zagg'd! I want one! ;p
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beaumax99 | Apr 03, 2011, 05:01 PM EDT
ummm...maybe I should have married by own kind?? But there are similarities in all men, good & bad. Never going to find a perfect man. However, I would say think twice before marrying anyone significantly older and someone who is not of your nationality...makes it that much harder.
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Sarahgirl123181 | Mar 18, 2011, 12:27 AM EDT
I can agree but also respect it.
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fuzzyqjones | Mar 17, 2011, 03:16 AM EDT
My wife might agree with a few of these!
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michellepowers | Mar 15, 2011, 12:05 PM EDT
i would have too say that my husband is a true Iirishman.because that is so him.
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paullynch | Feb 28, 2011, 09:40 PM EST
i have to say only 2 of the 6 things are correct -- mommy will come first and irishman can't dance.
my husband does all cleaning and loves to shop! he does show some emotion and he doesn't pass gas in front of me at all
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