Say something nice about Bono or U2

badabing106 · 15-12-2017 8:56pm #1

Bono and U2 probably the most Irish identifying brands since world War 2

There wasn’t much about Ireland to be proud of back in 1987,but U2 were extravagantly proud of their Irishness wherever they went and it meant a lot back home. They gave us pride, they gave us hope - and they gave us Era defining albums

Bono could have been a normal Rockstar and abused drugs and his body with botox and cared about nothing else but hedonistic and lived and died a stereotypical "Rock legend". Instead he goes against the grain and devotes half of his time meeting world leaders out of his own dime, in order to change things for the betterment of other people . He should be universally applauded, and he probably is, except in Ireland.

colm_mcm · 15-12-2017 8:57pm

They gave me a free album I didn't want.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 15-12-2017 8:59pm

Are you going for a series of this type of thread?

Well Bono is......... no, can't do it. I can't stand him.

Insect Overlord · 15-12-2017 9:01pm

The Joshua Tree was pretty good.

appledrop · 15-12-2017 9:01pm

Eh..No

everlast75 · 15-12-2017 9:02pm

OP - you should have called the thread

"Say something Edge-y"

Odhinn · 15-12-2017 9:07pm

I don't have to listen to them.

FixdePitchmark · 15-12-2017 9:12pm

The Irish think they are great. But Bono one of the few world famous Irish people.

Liam McPoyle · 15-12-2017 9:13pm

They'll prolly be dead before me.

Ipso · 15-12-2017 9:13pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

They gave me a free album I didn't want.

That's pro bono.

Noveight · 15-12-2017 9:17pm

This accoustic version of Stuck in a Moment really is lovely.

PTH2009 · 15-12-2017 9:20pm

there one of the best live acts of all time and I personally enjoy there tracks

the Croke Park show last July was amazing

fergiesfolly · 15-12-2017 9:26pm

Business Cat wrote: »

They'll prolly be dead before me.

But Bono will likely come back as the son of God (again)

EPAndlee · 15-12-2017 9:27pm

Bono isn't the record holder, he is the record

mad muffin · 15-12-2017 9:27pm

They’re not hitler.

mistersifter · 15-12-2017 9:29pm

Listen to bono singing kite at slane on the first night. Incredible. He's a great singer and has written some amazing songs. Tired of hearing people sat they hate Bono or u2.. Its just a cliche at this stage.

ButtersSuki · 15-12-2017 9:32pm

Bono is not as bad as Donald Trump.

Mint Sauce · 15-12-2017 9:34pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

The Joshua Tree was pretty good.

Not as good as Achtung Baby.

murpho999 · 15-12-2017 9:36pm

I never get the hate in Ireland for Bono.

He doesn’t have extreme political views, promotes peace and does a lot of charity work.

Arguably Ireland’s most famous living person who is well received abroad and despite what U2 as a company do, he personally pays taxes in Ireland.

Gets called a tax dodger but that's not Bono but U2 the company. He will still pay personal taxes in Ireland.

Heard from a mate of mine that attended the funeral of a golf buddy of his. He was carpenter.

Both Bono and Edge were at the funeral as he had done work in their houses. They were there no fuss, entourage etc. Just paying their respects like the rest of the mourners.

Of course people here will just slate them out of no other reasons than spite and begrudgery.

B.A._Baracus · 15-12-2017 9:40pm

Say something nice?
How about say what you want but not bad for someone busking up Grafton Street once upon a time.

Just don't ask him to pay tax. Lol.