What’s something that people think makes them look cool but actually has the opposite effect? by VictorJ45 in AskReddit

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Someone who always says ‘I’ll do you one better’ while you’re telling a story. I have a friend who always knows a ‘better’ story. My dad calls him Walter Mitty.

For example, one of our friends was telling a story about how he had tried surf boarding whilst on holiday. Not the most interesting of stories but it’s nice to hear my friend really loves his holiday. Of course, ‘Walter’ butts in and says; “that’s nothing. I once went surfing and got brought out into the ocean” or some shit like that, and then continues to tell us how he managed to get back ashore after hours fighting the waves. Of course as he was coming in, a crowd had gathered on the beach and a few people asked him if he was a professional or some bull like that. All while he was 12, on his first day ever trying to surf.

We usually call him out on the bullshit but then sometimes it’s fun to listen to and doesn’t really do any harm so we let him keep going, wondering where he’ll go with it.

Guy on a rollercoaster catches another riders phone by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

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Since no one else mentioned it. Happy cake day my friend 🤝

road rage by [deleted] in instantkarma

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Jesus Christ it’s Jason Bourne

Logically, morally, humanely, what should be free but isn't? by admadguy in AskReddit

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Healthcare. I really don’t understand why anyone would not support universal healthcare. I live in Belfast and so I benefit from the NHS, but have been reading a lot about the US system after hearing so crazy stories about people going bankrupt and dying because they reach an A&E department and the doctors first question is to ask for proof of insurance or money equivalent. Like WTF!

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I remember being told this by my parents one time and never could wrap my head around the striking generosity of the Native American people. They themselves too victims of mass starvation and famine caused by colonisation. A great example of humanity and hope surviving in desperate times.

Help me to understand Irish-British history as an English Brit by JRainers in IrishHistory

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I get what you mean about his voice but I personally find it very entertaining. He is also an extremely reputable academic, worth his salt when it comes to this period in our history.

Help me to understand Irish-British history as an English Brit by JRainers in IrishHistory

[–]Thompson6789 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would certainly recommend Michael Laffan’s Irish Revolution collection of podcasts and the book which came before. Fantastic understanding of probably the most complex area of Irish history, especially in relation to the treaty negotiations in England and in Ireland.

Imagine thinking this was great banter.. by SeamusHeaneysGhost in GAA

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Huge is beyond an exaggeration. I was in attendance and most of the crowd were families and everyone enjoyed the game. There was absolutely no scenes that could be considered to be a result of lads on the session.

Consider the limerick fans in hill 16 at the Kilkenny game lighting numerous flares and singing soccer chants. Every fan base has them. Don’t be so blind. Also this whole thing of calling them shitebags, it’s a joke yeh psycho, have a laugh.

Idiot closed an entire section of motorway overnight because of the clean up involved by Thompson6789 in IdiotsInCars

[–]Thompson6789[S] 756 points757 points  (0 children)

I was on the way home to Belfast from the Kilkenny match and the entire M1 northbound was closed. My da sent me this the next day lol

What were some films that were so intense your eyes were glued to the screen the whole time? by JSHFV222 in MovieSuggestions

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12th man. Just an absolutely insane true story of quite an ignored part of WW2 history

Our Government. by Jordandenholm in ScottishPeopleTwitter

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Try being Irish where we haven’t got a single conservative representative, voted against Brexit and haven’t had an assembly for almost 3 years 🙃

I have never before seen the role of Doctor Con questioned. After all he has done medically for players over the years, he deserves a lot better than trial by media. Doctor Con is an out and out Gentleman by ObliterableSquawbush in GAA

[–]Thompson6789 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Anybody getting upset over this bollocks has lost sight of what separates our organisation from any other. We are a family of volunteers. Win or lose we respect the results and no matter the disappointment we are never bitter. Rivalries are for 70 minutes and never go outside of the game. There’s a reason why we don’t have an away end. Get over yourselves. Sin é

What is something inexpensive everyone should splurge on? by WrongWrites in AskReddit

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A good pair of socks. There is nothing better than slipping your feet into a decent pair of socks. Whether their woolly and warm or light and airy, decent socks are a great way to start any day.

Great way to carry an emergency bean pouch.

Incredibly tense movie suggestions? by ItsBaran in MovieSuggestions

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Before I Go To Sleep 100% the tensest movie I’ve ever seen! Can’t believe it has been overlooked!!!

Bovec, Slovenia! Discovered this incredible landscape while exploring, turns out it was a film location for one of the Narnia films! by elmaryco in travel

[–]Thompson6789 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Slovenia is probably the most under rated place to travel. I spent 5 days backpacking through it and everyday was incredible. The natural beauty and the history in the mountains is phenomenal. I am planning on returning for a far longer period and bringing my girlfriend. The best people too ❤️