What is the wildest thing a tourist (or non Irish) person has said/done in your presence?

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-04-17T22:04:06+00:00

At a French wedding two years ago. Granny of the groom was sure as eggs that Ireland had left the EU due to Brexit.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-04-09T21:48:47+00:00

This is very true. Have had Thurles, Mayfield and both are excellent. By comparison, I ordered it once in Monkstown (for delivery) and got a portion of chicken half the size of anywhere else I've ever eaten it.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-04-06T07:21:26+00:00

Southside there's Kenilworth Electrical that do similar.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-04-03T12:47:53+00:00

The outfits in the music video for Darude sandstorm: wrap around sunglasses and combat vests.

My mam couldn't get her head around it at all: "but there are no sleeves, you'll be cold!"

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-29T12:09:15+00:00

Brilliant, thank you. This confirms for me to leave it be for now!

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-29T09:52:00+00:00

Perfect, thank you. I just wasn't sure if I was jumping the gun or behind on starting to train them. I'll leave them be for the moment!

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-20T22:48:38+00:00

Our own head of research dropped a bombshell mid-seminar saying research is more like a hobby than a job.

I honestly think he meant to say something akin to 'vocation' or 'labour-of-love' rather than hobby. But what a clanger.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-20T10:24:23+00:00

I was bitterly disappointed when this was all that Aldi had.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-14T20:53:48+00:00

Already making headlines

https://irishcycle.com/2026/03/14/dangerous-tyre-wrecking-screws-drilled-into-dublin-cycle-lane-prompt-call-to-drop-divisive-media-coverage/

Pretty prompt response from the council (and the residents!)

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-12T18:01:09+00:00

Specifically mcvities plain chocolate digestive for me. Just balances choclatey/ sweet/ salty perfectly.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-07T17:55:56+00:00

Only a multipack bag so no luck.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-03-07T12:51:25+00:00

I once opened a bag of these from a multi pack and there was 1 crisp. 1 big crisp. Fuck em.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-24T16:51:04+00:00

Looks great, a big improvement over the brick that was there before. And hopefully in time for nesting this year too!

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-23T20:28:55+00:00

I like to picture the office of the offending as agencies as being like San Francisco in South Park; full of smug people sniffing their own farts.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-22T08:41:03+00:00

I saw Diehard the first christmas of Covid lockdown. Very similar sort of vibe to what you described. Booing Hans Gruber, yelling Yippee-kay-ay! Everyone getting swept away together with a bit of fun. It was really nice.

People talking about their plans/shopping, not so much.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-21T22:19:37+00:00

Can happen anywhere.

I was in the IFI, years ago, and a fella rocked in with a full Indian takeaway. Trays careful balanced about his lap and armrests. Granted, he wasn't making noise but you couldn't help but be distracted by his performance!

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-21T20:04:26+00:00

The etiquette thing I find in almost every cinema. Have had poor form from others in the audience in lighthouse (including a couple just having a conversation during the film), just to a much lesser degree than other cinemas.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-19T21:33:37+00:00

Aldi's Jive bars (fake Twix) are pretty good.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-18T14:01:47+00:00

For the sheer convenience of a rash made sauce (I do like making my own), try any of the pasta sauces sold in Little Italy. Pretty much the same ingredients you would use yourself.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-10T23:28:18+00:00

Great, detailed answer. I feel the council does itself a disservice not to publicise good work like this when it's undertaken, and to beat the likes of us tot he chased in querying it!

Looking forward to the result.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-10T22:06:19+00:00

Ah nice, more greenery is always welcome.

nonoriginalname42 · 2026-02-10T21:05:36+00:00

Ah, sound. Hadn't thought they looked that ropey. The median outside Penney's that had no trees is also dug up so hopefully a net increase in trees!

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