Ask an American who wants to live in Ireland anything

pvt. joker

I'm fed up with the US. Too much bull**** going on over here. George Washington is more than likely spinning in his grave right now.

Ask me anything, nothing is off limits and i'm bored

whassupp2

Its days like today i'd like to be in ameica coz its pissing rain here and depressin.

Saruman

whassupp2 wrote:

Its days like today i'd like to be in ameica coz its pissing rain here and depressin.

Depends were you are.. Seatle gets a lot more rain than we do... So if you go there... head for Arizona or Nevada... If you feel something wet hit you there then chances are someone spit on you

pvt. joker

whassupp2 wrote:

Its days like today i'd like to be in ameica coz its pissing rain here and depressin.

if you've ever experienced 95 degrees and 99% humidity you would know what hell probably feels like.

pvt. joker

Saruman wrote:

Depends were you are.. Seatle gets a lot more rain than we do... So if you go there... head for Arizona or Nevada... If you feel something wet hit you there then chances are someone spit on you

that's a bit of a misconception. my wife is from seattle (see attached for a pic) and although it's really depressing there, it doesn't rain per se. It's more like constant drizzle/mist. On the other hand, in philly last week we got 5 inches of rain over a 3 day timespan

Diarmiud

Why are you peed-off pvt. joker? Was it something I did?:p

Vokes

@pvt. joker: why do you want to live in Ireland as opposed to say UK, Australia,etc..

pvt. joker

Diarmiud wrote:

Why are you peed-off pvt. joker? Was it something I did?:p

Is that you john wayne?

Terry

why Ireland?

Wishbone Ash

pvt. joker wrote:

Ask me anything, nothing is off limits and i'm bored

1. Does it bother Americans that the rest of the world does not consider most of them to be very bright?

2. Why do many Americans feel the need to shout "taxi" when hailing a taxi? Why not politely raise a hand like everyone else.

3. Why do many Americans feel the need to introduce themselves and shake your hand when it is totally unnecessary and you are unlikely ever to meet again, (eg. in a ATM queue).


(A bit stereotypical but you did say ask anything!)

pvt. joker

SofaKing wrote:

@pvt. joker: why do you want to live in Ireland as opposed to say UK, Australia,etc..

I have no idea. I've been to England, Bermuda, Spain, France....nothing else has the allure to me like Ireland does. The culture, the heritage, the same views on life (work to live, not vice versa). We were only there for a week earlier this year and I instantly knew that i wanted to live there

Ruu_Old

pvt. joker wrote:

I have no idea. I've been to England, Bermuda, Spain, France....nothing else has the allure to me like Ireland does. The culture, the heritage, the same views on life (work to live, not vice versa). We were only there for a week earlier this year and I instantly knew that i wanted to live there

Good, you didn't answer it with "to trace my grandaddy who lived in Caunty Tipparary". You are okay with me so.

pvt. joker

Wishbone Ash wrote:

1. Does it bother Americans that the rest of the world do not consider most of them to be very bright?

2. Why do many Americans feel the need to shout "taxi" when hailing a taxi? Why not politely raise a hand like everyone else.

3. Why do many Americans feel the need to introduce themselves and shake your hand when it is totally unnecessary and you are unlikely ever to meet again, (eg. in a ATM queue).


(A bit stereotypical but you did say ask anything!)

stereotypes are fine by me

1. Most americans are dumber than dogsh!t. I like to think of myself as faily intelligent, that's why i'm trying to flee

2. You're watching too many movies. Most americans despise new york city, and the only time people hail taxis like that is in movies taking place in NYC

3. Most americans in big cities are pretty impolite and non-personal. You might have just met an overly- friendly person intrigued by your accent

pvt. joker

Ruu wrote:

Good, you didn't answer it with "to trace my grandaddy who lived in Caunty Tipparary". You are okay with me so.

:rofl: well...my great grandparents came from offaly, but there's more to it than that

whassupp2

does it bother you that to the irish your known as a "Yank"?

Plug

Ruu wrote:

Good, you didn't answer it with "to trace my grandaddy who lived in Caunty Tipparary". You are okay with me so.

LOL:D good one, they're was a grat topic on the homour forum there a while ago "stupid american comments" surprised I didn't see that one

Rollo Tamasi

pvt. joker wrote:

that's a bit of a misconception. my wife is from seattle (see attached for a pic) and although it's really depressing there, it doesn't rain per se. It's more like constant drizzle/mist. On the other hand, in philly last week we got 5 inches of rain over a 3 day timespan

why the **** did you attach a picture of your wife to this thread?
some load of weirdos out there these days

Ruu_Old

whassupp2 wrote:

does it bother you that to the irish your known as a "Yank"?

We are known as Paddys, does it bother you?

whassupp2

Rollo Tamasi wrote:

why the **** did you attach a picture of your wife to this thread?
some load of weirdos out there these days

...and why did you attatch a pic of a giraffe???

whassupp2

Ruu wrote:

We are known as Paddys, does it bother you?

not at all...its a matter of pride.:D

Diarmiud

pvt. joker wrote:

Is that you john wayne?

Y-u-u-u-p. My name's Marion and everything.:p

Wishbone Ash

pvt. joker wrote:

1. Most americans are dumber than dogsh!t. I like to think of myself as faily intelligent, that's why i'm trying to flee.

The film "The Madness of King George" was supposed to be titled "The Madness of King george III" but it had to be changed for the US market as most Americans would think they missed the first two.

2. You're watching too many movies. Most americans despise new york city, and the only time people hail taxis like that is in movies taking place in NYC.

I saw two Americans doing it last week in Dublin - that's why I thought of it.

pvt. joker

whassupp2 wrote:

does it bother you that to the irish your known as a "Yank"?

meh...not at all. we're known as yankess by the whole other half of the us

pvt. joker

Rollo Tamasi wrote:

why the **** did you attach a picture of your wife to this thread?
some load of weirdos out there these days

force of habit from another forum that i frequent.

i attached another one just for you

pvt. joker

Diarmiud wrote:

Y-u-u-u-p. My name's Marion and everything.:p

you climb obstacles like old people fu<k

pvt. joker

Wishbone Ash wrote:

The film "The Madness of King George" was supposed to be titled "The Madness of King george III" but it had to be changed for the US market as most Americans would think they missed the first two.



I saw two Americans doing it last week in Dublin - that's why I thought of it.

you're talking about the same country where people sue mcdonalds because they got fat from eating too much of it.

Diarmiud

pvt. joker wrote:

you climb obstacles like old people fu<k

Obscure, impolite posts like this
Completely take the piss
Slowly without anything amiss
I gracefully mount a chair with bliss

bubonicus

Get of your horse and drink your milk.

Me, I love America, it's a great country. Pity it's full of Americans!!

pvt. joker

Diarmiud wrote:

Obscure, impolite posts like this
Completely take the piss
Slowly without anything amiss
I gracefully mount a chair with bliss

#11 on "more memorable quotes"
http://www.geocities.com/Aaronbcaldwell/Full.html

pvt. joker

bubonicus wrote:

Get of your horse and drink your milk.

Me, I love America, it's a great country. Pity it's full of Americans!!

lactose intolerant..i have to make due with Silk

as for america, i agree.

Rock Climber

pvt. joker wrote:

Ask me anything, nothing is off limits and i'm bored

Ah blast it... you're straight

You are very very cute :)if you werent married and moved to Ireland would you become gay for a date with me

bubonicus

pvt. joker wrote:

lactose intolerant..i have to make due with Silk

as for america, i agree.

You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?

Aard

@ pvt. joker:
Minis or midis; how long and why?

Diarmiud

No drill Sergeant are you
You mere private in a platoon
One who quotes loons
From films not obscure

Wishbone Ash

On a serious note, I've only ever been to New York and Boston and I loved every minute of my times there. I'm going to Texas next year.

BlitzKrieg

it's more like constant drizzle/mist.

sounds just like ireland.

and to add...i rather wet irish weather the heat i had to go through in New York last summer...Dear God almighty that was painfull.


Q: Que?

pvt. joker

Rock Climber wrote:

Ah blast it... you're straight

You are very very cute :)if you werent married and moved to Ireland would you become gay for a date with me

:rofl: i'm not homophobic. i'd hang out with you as long as you liked a little bit of the drink

bubonicus

Diarmiud wrote:

No drill Sergeant are you
You mere private in a platoon
One who quotes loons
From films not obscure

I think your a bit odd:(

pvt. joker

Aard wrote:

@ pvt. joker:
Minis or midis; how long and why?

i don't understand the question

pvt. joker

BlitzKrieg wrote:

sounds just like ireland.

and to add...i rather wet irish weather the heat i had to go through in New York last summer...Dear God almighty that was painfull.


Q: Que?

same here. heat + humidity = lose

Davei141

Do you have holy socks?

pvt. joker

Wishbone Ash wrote:

On a serious note, I've only ever been to New York and Boston and I loved every minute of my times there. I'm going to Texas next year.

i like boston a lot. i dislike nyc. too expensive and i don't like the people there. We're selling our house in 2 weeks and moving to austin, texas. shoot me a pm when you think you'll be in texas and i'll buy you a few beers

pvt. joker

Diarmiud wrote:

No drill Sergeant are you
You mere private in a platoon
One who quotes loons
From films not obscure

haiku > you

pvt. joker

Davei141 wrote:

Do you have holy socks?

i'm anal about socks. as soon as they're a little worn i toss them

Aard

pvt. joker wrote:

Aard wrote:

@ pvt. joker:
Minis or midis; how long and why?

i don't understand the question

It's a Sabrina reference. Tell me you like Salem. TELL MEH!

pvt. joker

i have to head out to a birthday party. keep this thread going. i'm interested to hear what ie people really think about americans

pvt. joker

Aard wrote:

It's a Sabrina reference. Tell me you like Salem. TELL MEH!

i take it sabrina the teenage witch is popular in ireland :rofl: never watched it myself

Diarmiud

pvt. joker wrote:

haiku > you

"Haiku!" he rages at me
That word from the Japanese Sea
He tries to silence this man
With insult and devious plan
But none shall "Kiyap!" me!

YeatsCounty

Question: What is the general perception that the average American would have of Ireland? On average, would we be thought of as a good county to live in due to our economic strength or are we still viewed as a poor country by some Americans?

Aard

pvt. joker wrote:

i take it sabrina the teenage witch is popular in ireland :rofl: never watched it myself

It was. Until she sold out. Dumb witch.

Hobbes

pvt. joker wrote:

I'm fed up with the US. Too much bull**** going on over here. George Washington is more than likely spinning in his grave right now.

If only bush could harness this energy created. It would keep America self sufficant.

Maybe thats his plan all along.