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The top ten Thanksgiving Irish ‘turkeys’

By
BUZZ BRADY,
IrishCentral.com Showbiz Columnist

Published Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:58 PM
Updated Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:33 AM

 

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Thierry Henry: This year's biggest Irish Thanksgiving Turkey
Thierry Henry: This year's biggest Irish Thanksgiving Turkey

This Thanksgiving, like every other in the past, millions of Americans will dive into their turkey dinners, feeling full (and rather sleepy) afterwards.

But before you get your fill of that delicious bird, take a look at the top 10 Irish not-so yummy “turkeys” of the Thanksgiving season.

Some have offended the Irish, others have embarrassed the “Irish” name, but all of them have one thing in common: they’re well-deserving of IrishCentral’s first annual Turkey of the Year awards.

1. Thierry Henry – French soccer player

Everyone cried “fowl” when he handled the ball against Ireland, but it made no difference to the result. 

It was France captain Thierry Henry’s hand ball that led to France defeating Ireland in the World Cup qualifier last week, and now the Frenchman has become the most hated man in the Emerald Isle.

As the soccer controversy rages on, Henry says he’s feeling “truly alone,” and feels like quitting.

One thing’s for sure – the Irish sure wouldn’t mind if he did!

2. Piers Morgan – Judge on “Britain's Got Talent”

Piers Morgan flips the bird at his Irish ancestry when he says he's Irish because he drinks.

The “Britain’s” and “America’s Got Talent” judge and Susan Boyle confidante surprised fans of the show by describing himself as “Irish” in the aftermath of the World Cup clash between France and Ireland when France won by a controversial goal thanks to fellow turkey Henry.

Morgan then turned offensive by saying they should already know he’s Irish they “because of his drinking.”

3. U2 – Rock band

U2 is crowing over the fact that their 360 stadium tour is incredibly successful. But it actually turns out it is barely breaking even.

Bono and his fellow Irish rockers will have to skip out on lavish holiday celebrations this year – as the band wraps up the 2009 part of their world tour, they have yet to hit the breakeven point.

Despite breaking attendance records, selling out stadia and reinventing the concept of outdoor concerts, U2’s accountant still haven’t found what they are looking for – a profit, or even enough to cover expenses.

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Posted by D.Morgan on Nov 28, 2009, 12:26 PM EST
It's interesting.
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Posted by Sungold on Nov 28, 2009, 01:09 AM EST
You forgot Rosie O'Donnell.
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Posted by ciarrai on Nov 25, 2009, 06:31 PM EST
Leave Ronan Tynan alone. The Jews forgave him. Who are you, putz?
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Posted by irishathens on Nov 25, 2009, 12:54 PM EST
I love the humour....
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Posted by Dubhlaoich on Nov 25, 2009, 09:45 AM EST
"First annual"? Please. Shouldn't the editors of a high class publication know that there is no such thing as a first annual. "Inaugural" is the correct word, followed in subsequent years by 2nd annual, 3rd annual, etc.
 


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