"The Craic"

kneemos · 20-09-2012 5:12pm #1

Anybody got a definitive explanation for what "The Craic"is or is it simply having a laugh with your mates.

aaronjumper · 20-09-2012 5:14pm

It's more expensive than it used to be, so I'm told.

MadYaker · 20-09-2012 5:15pm

Good banter, usually involves alcohol.

maxfresh · 20-09-2012 5:15pm

I think it may involve alcohol

An Coilean · 20-09-2012 5:16pm

The 'Craic' comes from the Irish word 'Craic' meaning fun, which originaly came from the word 'criaceann' meaning skin.

Might seem strange until you realise that 'bualadh craiceann' lit: Beating Skin is an old term in Irish for Riding.

Eve_Dublin · 20-09-2012 5:17pm

It involves eating a teabag just to make your friends laugh.

Micky Dolenz · 20-09-2012 5:54pm

Craic can mean fun or be used instead of the word, situation. Depends on context.

kneemos · 20-09-2012 5:59pm

Can you have a good time without having "The Craic"?

cloptrop · 20-09-2012 6:02pm

The craic is like a butterfly hold it too tight and you squish it . Hold it too loose and she fly away .

RikkFlair · 20-09-2012 6:02pm

Its 90 in the Isle of Man, apparently

Brian_Zeluz · 20-09-2012 6:05pm

The Craic is a 1999 Australian comedy film starring Jimeoin and Alan McKee and directed by Ted Emery.
Here's a trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYG9YXSPqds&feature=youtube_gdata_player

And it's a great movie, one could even say it's gas craic altogether!

"The Craic"

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