'Having notions'

shakeitoff

Anyone else noticed this thing about notions? It's like the ultimate Irish meme. Anything and everything can be considered having notions.

Driving with sunroof down on a hot day=Notions
Walking with a coffee in hand=Notions
Drinking gin=Notions
Wearing sunglasses=Notions

Could you imagine an American thinking someone 'has notions' for wearing sunglasses?

From urban dictionary

Being up yourself or thinking you're above/better than everyone else. A descriptor of someone you may know who has now gotten ideas or behaviours that would have previously been believed to be above their station.
"Did you see Sorcha's picture on Facebook? CAVIAR?! Absolute notions. And she from Ballybackarseofnowhere? Was far from Caviar she was raised.

"

As you can see , notions is an Irish thing. Seems tied to our whole begrudgery thing(I think Bono's quote is bollox btw) but I suppose we begrudge in our own unique way which notions seems tied into. I suppose for Americans it would be equivalent of being a douche.

Always cringe when I see it.

Grayson

Sunglasses? really?

verycool

shakeitoff wrote: »

It's like the ultimate Irish meme.

...christ.

shakeitoff

verycool wrote: »

...christ.

cultural phenomenon then. It is a meme, It's something I see online more than irl and it's completely Irish. The ultimate Irish meme.

topper75

Begrudgery rooted in jealousy isn't pleasant.

But begrudgery as an honest check on arseholism is essential for Irish society to operate into the future.

CrankyHaus

When was the last time anyone actually talked about "notions" to you in real life?
It's a lazy trope for "What a complete Aisling" knockoffs. It's the water immersion joke of the 2010s and the sooner it dies off the better.

shakeitoff

topper75 wrote: »

Begrudgery rooted in jealousy isn't pleasant.

But begrudgery as an honest check on arseholism is essential for Irish society to operate into the future.

Hahaha yeah. That's true. I kind of like that about Ireland. Anyone acting too pompous in a wider social setting will be derided until they can prove otherwise. So I can see why driving around with a roof down can be seen as having notions. Just don't take yourself too seriously and it's all good. it's still just funny though because it's so Irish

Noveight

I think the notion of us irish being begrudgers is overplayed too though. Express a dislike for something and it’s often labeled as begrudgery, even though you may not be the slightest bit envious of the person/thing.

Popped up a good bit in the ongoing AH thread about the Rubberbandits.

shakeitoff

CrankyHaus wrote: »

When was the last time anyone actually talked about "notions" to you in real life?
It's a lazy trope for "What a complete Aisling" knockoffs. It's the water immersion joke of the 2010s and the sooner it dies off the better.

That's so true. I hate it. Every cringeworthy person I know uses it.

nowaynever

Bridget and Eamon.

davo2001

It's just the latest buzz word that sterotypical millennials use to get attention, like "blah blah blah, and i'm dead"

O rly? Dead you say? The fact that you typed that instagram post says otherwise.

Anyone with more than half a brain just ignores it.

Tow

He has notions above his station.

http://www.dailyedge.ie/irish-mammies-notions-1384206-Mar2014/

RoboRat

What you mentioned OP is not having notions, at least not in the sense of how it used to be defined.

Sally Jane wearing a belly top with a big swiss roll of fat hanging out is having notions about herself.
Tiffany drinking Krystal in Lillies when she claims the scratch is having notions
Claire expecting a 15k diamond engagement ring from Gary, her minimum paid fiancee, is having notions
Anto putting €2k low profiles on his 2005 Micra is having notions.

As already said, having notions when applied in the case of curbing someone's overly inflated ego is perfectly fine and one of the things I love about being Irish.

Graces7

RoboRat wrote: »

What you mentioned OP is not having notions, at least not in the sense of how it used to be defined.

Sally Jane wearing a belly top with a big swiss roll of fat hanging out is having notions about herself.
Tiffany drinking Krystal in Lillies when she claims the scratch is having notions
Claire expecting a 15k diamond engagement ring from Gary, her minimum paid fiancee, is having notions
Anto putting €2k low profiles on his 2005 Micra is having notions.

As already said, having notions when applied in the case of curbing someone's overly inflated ego is perfectly fine and one of the things I love about being Irish.

English version is "having ideas above your station ", as in "who do you think you are?"

Your Face

The OP does have a point though.

There's plenty of people around who get very bitter if a person was to do anything remotely 'fancy'.

odyssey06

Driving with sunroof down on a hot day=Notions
Drinking gin=Notions
Wearing sunglasses=Notions

Defo if you are doing all of these things at the same time...

davidk1394

Because I’d perfer to protect my eyes and wear sunglasses means I’ve notions ? Now the likes of lads walking around in their Ralph Loren t-shirts driving their daddies Audi that’s notions.

shakeitoff

davidk1394 wrote: »

Because I’d perfer to protect my eyes and wear sunglasses means I’ve notions ? Now the likes of lads walking around in their Ralph Loren t-shirts driving their daddies Audi that’s notions.

That's my point, I've seen some inane everyday things labelled as having notions.

AfterLife

Anyone driving around in a PCP financed car has notions. I'm alright with what anyone else is up to.

looksee

shakeitoff wrote: »

Hahaha yeah. That's true. I kind of like that about Ireland. Anyone acting too pompous in a wider social setting will be derided until they can prove otherwise. So I can see why driving around with a roof down can be seen as having notions. Just don't take yourself too seriously and it's all good. it's still just funny though because it's so Irish

Hm, having a sun roof (in Ireland!) whether up or down, is notions

recyclops

Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt is the epitome of having notions

utyh2ikcq9z76b

davidk1394 wrote: »

Because I’d perfer to protect my eyes and wear sunglasses means I’ve notions ? Now the likes of lads walking around in their Ralph Loren t-shirts driving their daddies Audi that’s notions.

Having notions that the sun is gonna arrive

Wanderer2010

The most accurate definition of someone who has notions in Ireland for me is someone who grew up poor and in later life does everything they can to project an image to the world that they are rich and come from "good" backgrounds, such people are insufferable and actually massively insecure as they cannot accept themselves as they are and start talking and acting all posh..

AllForIt

Grayson wrote: »

Sunglasses? really?

Yes. Last summer I walked by a group of 3 local lads sitting outside a pup mid-day and one of them made some comment as I walked by them about my sunglasses. I was meant to hear it too. They were the sort of beer guzzling football fan county types I wouldn't mix with in a million years but yeah - they'd be the sort who'd be 'notion' hunters. This was in a small rural town mind where one to expect to find those sorts of ppl.

jimgoose

The "Aisling" variety of glamourised bog-trottery irritates me a great deal, almost as much as when I hear that old chestnut about the immersion heater trotted out. And yes, I have "notions" but I'm putting ointment on them.

valoren

Doing your weekly shopping in Marks & Spencer.

ha ha ha, had this out with my old man last night. He was telling a story about how some guy used to work with him on the factory floor and managed to get a job in the offices, so he left his snickers at home in place for casual trousers and a shirt!!
" he loves himself", always did, and the likes..."couldn't wait to wear a tie and drink red wine"


So he wanted to get on and maybe secure something better for himself, hence, NOTIONS!!! it's gas. Stick with the dullards!! you'll be liked more

Joe prim

odyssey06 wrote: »

Driving with sunroof down on a hot day=Notions
Drinking gin=Notions
Wearing sunglasses=Notions

Defo if you are doing all of these things at the same time...

Also eating your chips with a fork....in fact, eating anything with a fork!

conorhal

davidk1394 wrote: »

Because I’d perfer to protect my eyes and wear sunglasses means I’ve notions ? Now the likes of lads walking around in their Ralph Loren t-shirts driving their daddies Audi that’s notions.

Depends, are these fancy-shmancy 'glasses for the sun' on yer actual face or ....are they up on top of your head?
Because if it's the latter.... NOTIONS!!

valoren

Remember when you'd be out and about circa 2009-2012 and you'd literally buy anything and you'd be told "Ah c'mere, there's no recession in ye're house anyway!"

Agricola

Up until very recently (the 90's) we were piss poor. We're also a very insecure race of people.

"Love me Mr. American visitor, can I play my banjo and do an Oirish jig for ya, be the hokey"

.....you would heard said!

So this whole notions thing is no surprise.

freshpopcorn

Generally when I hear somebody say oh they have notions it generally refers to people who are punching way out of their league.
Somebody who got 200 point in their leaving trying to become solicitor by going to the local community college and doing several certs and the don't seem to be moving forward.
Or somebody who tries to pick up partners that are totally out of their league.
I have never heard it being said about somebody drinking coffee or gin.

nthclare

Notions potions
Emotions Explosion
In motion
With The ocean
Commotions
Ripples and a tipple
Wet t shirt nipple
Flirt get hurt
New word is yurt

kerryjack

20 years ago you couldn't wear a pair of shorts in this country you couldn't buy a coffee in the local pub,we have changed now you can do what you want when you want and no one gives a ****

sligojoek

Notions?? .... Moi ???

Franz Von Peppercorn

shakeitoff wrote: »

cultural phenomenon then. It is a meme, It's something I see online more than irl and it's completely Irish. The ultimate Irish meme.

It’s not really used much now, is it? Now, is it?

mikemac2

Creches in ireland calling themselves "little harvard". There is one in Leixlip and another in Swords. Maybe it's the same owner, dunno

Notions

Bowlardo

mikemac2 wrote: »

Creches in ireland calling themselves "little harvard". There is one in Leixlip and another in Swords. Maybe it's the same owner, dunno

Notions

Quality. Perfect example of Notions.

Ipso

AllForIt wrote: »

Yes. Last summer I walked by a group of 3 local lads sitting outside a pup mid-day and one of them made some comment as I walked by them about my sunglasses. I was meant to hear it too. They were the sort of beer guzzling football fan county types I wouldn't mix with in a million years but yeah - they'd be the sort who'd be 'notion' hunters. This was in a small rural town mind where one to expect to find those sorts of ppl.

Sunglasses, what notions you have! Can you not just wear wrangler jeans with a big belt buckle, caterpillar boots and a checked shirt.

badboyblast

Burritos..... Notions

ChikiChiki

valoren wrote: »

Remember when you'd be out and about circa 2009-2012 and you'd literally buy anything and you'd be told "Ah c'mere, there's no recession in ye're house anyway!"

Said that to my mates auld fella when he got a brand new 5-series BMW mid recession. I cringed at myself many times since.

shakeitoff

badboyblast wrote: »

Burritos..... Notions

lmao a californian hammered street food.

pillphil

odyssey06 wrote: »

Driving with sunroof down on a hot day=Notions
Drinking gin=Notions
Wearing sunglasses=Notions

Defo if you are doing all of these things at the same time...

If OP has heard all these things, they're painting quite the picture of themselves...

badboyblast

Drinking craft beer ....... notions

valoren

Hotels in the backarse of nowhere putting 'Resort' in it's name.
Notions!

draiochtanois

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Yakult

Never heard of this meme. and don't want to.

Mint Sauce

shakeitoff wrote: »

Anyone else noticed this thing about notions? It's like the ultimate Irish meme. Anything and everything can be considered having notions.

Driving with sunroof down on a hot day=Notions
Walking with a coffee in hand=Notions
Drinking gin=Notions
Wearing sunglasses=Notions

Could you imagine an American thinking someone 'has notions' for wearing sunglasses?

From urban dictionary
"

As you can see , notions is an Irish thing. Seems tied to our whole begrudgery thing(I think Bono's quote is bollox btw) but I suppose we begrudge in our own unique way which notions seems tied into. I suppose for Americans it would be equivalent of being a douche.

Always cringe when I see it.

In fairness, JUST OWNING a convertable in Ireland is having Notions/Ideas above your station!

:pac:

Permabear

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whisky_galore

Mint Sauce wrote: »

In fairness, JUST OWNING a convertable in Ireland is having Notions/Ideas above your station!

:pac:

There's only something like a 6 days in the average year you can put the roof down.

valoren

A married woman giving herself a Double barrel surname despite having brothers who will continue the 'family' name anyway.