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Give up internet for Lent?

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭CuriousOne


    Yes, I saw that advertisement, and like the OP, was astounded to see, my fellow Corkonian, Derval O'Rourke, profess to the nation, that she was going to give up 'the internet' for lent. It reminded me of the time, in primary school, when the teacher went around to each individual student, enquiring, which one of our pre-pubescent vices we were willing to give up for (G)god?(don't want to offend anyone)

    Anyhow, when it came to my turn, and being the individual that I am, I said "Cheese."

    Now, let me tell you, at that time, I loved cheese. Therefore, in my mind, I was making an incredible sacrifice, one worthy of sainthood, but at the same time, was equally aware, that I preferred sweets.

    Overnight, I became somewhat of a legend and the next day found my mother, inundated with phone calls from other boys' mothers, as they sought confirmation of my rather peculiar tastes.

    My mother betrayed me of course.

    Nevertheless, in relation to the original airing of the advertisement, did anyone else notice, that the only person who had his name printed at the bottom of the screen was, Danny O’Reilly, the Corona’s singer.

    The advertisement has since changed, to include, all of the ‘personalities’ names at the bottom of our beloved screens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭thekid9


    I wouldn't last a day not to mind 40 days.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Giving up the internet, in this day and age, is like giving up food (for many).


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    / menopause face
    Abigayle wrote: »
    Gtfo. They'll be grand.

    Lol!
    Dudess wrote: »
    Giving up the internet, in this day and age, is like giving up food (for many).
    I'd rather have a go at the food tbh


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭owenmul


    Just googled that :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

    dont google this!!!:eek:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    Is it lent? Does that mean tomorrow is shrove Tuesday?

    I havent made any batter...

    / menopause face

    I'm sorry but that last line had me creasing up with laughter. :D
    I'm going to do my yearly plan of attempting to give up chocolate only to suscumb to the temptations of a Galaxy bar after 3 hours...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    Im giving up manners - dont use them anyways :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭MCMLXXXIII


    Well, I have one question. How far do you go by giving it up?

    Think about it, every time you use a credit card to pay for something - it is verified via the internet. What do you use at work that can be done without the internet? Does your home have a new "smart meter" to read your utilities over the internet?

    ...the list goes on.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    bryaner wrote: »
    Lent = smegma

    Yep... Lent is very much akin to a big dollop of knob cheese...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 48 edvedfan


    Pass on giving up internetz!

    I think the idea of giving something up is very negative and depressing so I'm going to make an effort to take something up...

    more internetz :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭bonerm


    I think if I was unemployed I could consider giving up the internet for 6 weeks. But c'mon, I have a job, be reasonable!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    You have to love the ones that give up smoking for lent, then go right back on them after. That was the hard part done ffs! =/
    tman wrote: »
    Yep... Lent is very much akin to a big dollop of knob cheese...

    O gad...


    /facetoilet


  • Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Considering I sit on boards for my bus to and from work, where I also have to use the internet.. And then get home where I throw open the laptop, I wouldn't last a day..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,383 ✭✭✭emeraldstar


    Sam Kade wrote: »
    The idea of giving up something for lent is to put the money you save into your Trócaire box. Now how can I give up the internet for lent as I signed a contract with 3 for 12 months, they will still take the money if I stop using the internet. So giving up the internet in my case leaves no money for Trócaire.
    Logic in After Hours? Get out! :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭Agricola


    I hate this bs about giving shít up for lent. (especially the part where people go back on it harder than ever afterwards) If you're doing something that you think you'd be better off not doing, then just give it up. Dont wait around for some bogus antiquated religious idea like lent. This applies to the vast majority of people who only observe lent, not out of any religious necessity, but only to give them a reason to stop eating their body weight in chocolate or whatever.
    For people who observe lent for religious purposes, well, Im not a qualified psychiatrist so I cant help ya! :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,329 ✭✭✭Xluna


    Trolling.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭bonerm


    No way. I couldn't give up sex for six weeks.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    No way. When you see what I've seen on the internet, you can't go back to Playboy.

    And whats been seen can not be unseen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,584 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    0 chance of me being able to give it up for a week

    How long did 6th last giving up posting on boards for lent?

    Bless he even started posting on boards.tv but that was like a crack head trying to get his fix from calpol


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    I once gave up sex for Lent - worst five minutes of my life.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭Darksaga87


    Just googled that :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


    Smeg head.:cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    I'm gonna give up making pointless posts. Well, after this one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    This post has been deleted.


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