Waterford, Wisconsin, was quite badly affected by flooding, but the Irish may have put a smile on some folks' faces on TikTok.TikTok
A clip from Fox6 Milwaukee reporting on rising water levels in Waterford, Wisconsin, has been circulating on the platform, but many Irish viewers didn’t realize it was filmed thousands of kilometers away.
With no obvious location given, users quickly assumed the report referred to Waterford, Ireland, and treated it accordingly.
Instead of concern from locals, the comments section quickly filled with very Irish questions.
"Will this affect Waterford v Tipp?" one person asked, immediately turning the situation into a GAA discussion.
Others leaned into the weather mismatch, with one commenting, "Is this Dungarvan lads? Sun’s been splitting the stones."
@fox6milwaukee 🌊 People in #Waterford are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy #flooding #wisconsin #foxlocal ♬ original sound - FOX6 Milwaukee
"Jesus will this affect Wexford or is it just Waterford — if that’s the case I don’t really care," one comment joked.
And, in true form, some users focused on the essentials: "Will this affect Tesco [supermarket chain] opening hours?" and "Is Bus Éireann still running?"
The original report, meanwhile, is a straightforward update on lingering floodwater and the risk of more rain in Wisconsin, a serious situation for those affected.
Let's hope our counterparts across the sea are handling the situation with care.
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.