Do you have the typical view of Irish people(ie.we're always drunk,wear green and live in poverty) be honest

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seriously be honest the stereotype has been shoved down our necks ever since the advent of television. even by my favourite shows (simpsons,family guy, friends, Q.I., and almostn all english comedy acts that I've seen). And if you're wondering why we have a 'thing' against the english it is because they raped, pillaged, tortured and burned their way through Ireland for 700 years. It would take several books to list the shamful acts commited in this country by the english government so ill just say one...the wexford massacare where men women and children were pitch capped(heads shaved then covered in boiling hot tar). Thats not the worst there were even cases of women being hung drawn and quartered. (hung until you poo yourself, sretched by horses tied to each limb, cut open while alive and have things taken out example intestens and finaly head, arms and legs are cut off)...just in case you were wondering.

sorry for not stating the english monarchy not the people, sorry for any offence caused, and the main reason for the hate is the fact that irish culture (language,sports) were all but destroyed to keep my ancestors down, yet again not the english people's fault its just since Ireland(as a republic) is only 69 years old its hard to let go of the past and it can be too strong at times so for that im sorry

plus the hate is not just on this side of the sea, i went to england last year and was spat at no less than 7 times and called a paddy **** or something similar. Can someone explain this without making reference to the IRA bombings as they were northern irish people who were without doubt born after the partition of ireland so technacly they're english... well common wealthish

Answer 1

Until I realised you were full of hate for the English, I was going to say 'Of course not. I like the Irish'. Instead I'll just say: I'll see your Wexford and raise you a Warrington bombing. Am I right in saying Wexford happened in 1798? The Warrington IRA bombing was 13 years ago. I can't ever recall raping or pillaging an Irish men but if I met you, I would consider punching you on the nose, you tosser.

EDIT: I can't explain why you were spat at. I have never met an English person who dislikes the Irish. There will always be morons, whether they are English, Irish, French, Russian or Chinese. One of my best friends is Irish and he's fantastic. The Irish are very popular here. Believe me.

To say that the IRA was formed after the partition therefore they are English is kind of nuts. The partition wasn't perfect and left many angry Catholics in Northern Ireland. I'm not disputing that what the English monarchy and government did in Ireland wasn't bad. It was (as was what the IRA did). But it was a terribly long time ago. I'm not still angry at the Roman Empire for invading Britain. I don't hate Italians for what they did.

Finally, I would say Ireland (both Northern and the Republic) are enjoying a boom time at the moment. Economy and industry are vibrant and your reputation around the world is high. Why don't you enjoy that and work at making the country even more successful instead of being twisted up by things that happened centuries before either you or I was born.

Answer 2

Americans have also lived through those same horrors. The same people who did those terrible things were brought here to fight on the side of the English when America's tried to break free from the Church of England in the 1600's. Bloodshed has not escaped any great nation. When I think of Irish people I think of happy smiling red haired people in big fluffy white sweaters, laughing and having a good time. When I think of Ireland I imagine chilly weather with beautiful rolling green hills and lots of free range animals and big stone houses with tons of good all natural food. I hope it isn't offensive. I have sadness for the civil war in that country. I have empathy for all involved, but overall we celebrate the Irish in this country. Especially in the North west. I know it is said that the Irish drink alot, and maybe they do, but so do the Native American Indians. Personally I do not have alot of experience with negativity in this area.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I can't say that I've ever really thought about it. I don't think that all Irish are drunken green Catholics. The only Irish I've ever met did like to drink (one of them at 16, at that), but I don't remember that they had a penchant for green. One was an exchange student from Belfast, and the other was Nobel Prize winner Betty Williams. Neither one of them was poor.

Do you think all people believe Italians are all members of the mafia?

Answer 5

There are stereotypes in every culture. I'm half Greek and half Mexican and I've heard plenty of both. Don't let it get to you. I personally don't listen to that crap. I view people as how I see them, not everyone else. I did have a good friend that was nothing like you stated and honestly I never thought of one stereotype when I hung around with her. Not everyone thinks like that. Ignore the bad and accentuate the good. It's hard to escape the stereotypes, you just have to surround yourself with people who don't concentrate on them. Good luck.

Answer 6

Being part Irish (mostly Swedish mind you) I am ashamed of Hollywoods views of the Irish heritage... Though I am inclined to say that my relitives who are from Ireland do tend to drink alot and love to party; now saying that, they mostly do so at funerals and weddings. They don't tend to do much drinking unless given a heck of a reason!

Answer 7

No, we're Black Irish on my mom's side and the only green I like is money.