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I've been to more St Patrick's Day partys than I could count, and a real Irishman would never touch a green beer , other than to be polite, and kind of laughs at those who do.
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irish stereotypes are funny...
so is green beer.
so are micks that have had way too much green beer...
I've been to more St Patrick's Day partys than I could count, and a real Irishman would never touch a green beer , other than to be polite, and kind of laughs at those who do.
You got that right, I never understood dying the river green either - silly American custom.
I don't like the color but i suppose they have to dye it bright green to differentiate from the dirty green it usually is.
There were thousands of people at the Chicago river yesterday morning to watch the dyeing, including quite a few tourists.
Yes, I read that 2 men were shot in the Loop yesterday as crowds gathered for the river dyeing.
What could be more appropriate on St. Patrick's Day than a large helping of the Chieftains.
The Chieftains Reunion (Round Robin) featuring The Low Anthem at WGBH (youtube.com)