Are all Irish men really Momma’s boys? – Gaelic Girls TV asks people on the streets of Dublin - VIDEO

There appears to be an interesting correlation between the degree that tribalism may still be informing a culture and the height of the pedestal that some families in those cultures appear to place under their sons.

I'm not sure that "Mammy's boy" describes it exactly. I don't think that Irish mothers are that demonstrative but any Irish girl can certainly agree that their brothers are treated different. Women have no one to blame but themselves for creating this. It's a wonder that Ireland doesn't have more sunny days with the sun shining out of all the lads as**s! LOL

cillowen I'm with you..A blessing for sure

Jesus I have 8 brothers and when we were younger they were treated like royalty, but now were older its me my mother looks to, my Dad God Bless him still says to this day he should have had 9 girls instead.

How do we know that Jesus was Irish? Because He lived with His mother until he was 33 years old. Most of his drinking buddies were male (even if that Magdala girl did distract Him). He though His mother was a virgin, and she thought her son was God. Answer: Yes! All Irish men are Momma's boys. So girls, take it up with you future mother in law.

By running this topic, are you trying to broaden your site to include people other than the carmudgeons, second guessers,know it all's, tunnel visionists, obstructionists,psychotics, arnarchists,facists,bleeding heart liberals, and do gooders that dominate here everyday ?

That would be Mammy's boys, not Momma's boys !!

a mother's love is a blessing - god love 'em.

Springfield9 - don't like it, don't read it. These columns are supposed to be light-hearted. Good job, Lauren. @CitizenWhy - I like how your mother thinks. LOL.

Ha ha, my Irish born and raised mother always sided with the daughters-in-law. She did, however, often use a phrase along these lines: "Mrs. MCGraw and her 5 kids." Any Mrs. McGraw in question had four kids and a husband.

Oh please Springfield9 - it's just a little lighthearted banter.... You're probably the same type of person who gives out when there's 'nothing but serious and depressing' news... By the way Lauren, you're lovely!!

All I know is that when we were kids, up to the time my dad passed away, when we went to my grandmother's home, we were NOT allowed to have any "eats" or tea until my father was served first. This strange and unusual practice has been passed down in our family. My brothers have always been served first and my own daughter complains that I treat my sons like gods. Go figure! However--my daughter is my true princess!

It's difficult for me to believe that you insist on running this juvenile (and insulting) tripe.