They're Here! After Hours Rose of Tralee 2012 thread!

WhimSock · 13-08-2012 02:06PM

You're joking, right? That post is not in the least bit offensive.

*sniffs nearby tree*

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:09PM

ruthloss wrote: »

Either way, his post was in poor taste and not a little offensive.

'Three cheers for the lovely girls' in your OP was a tad condescending too, if that's the case.

Most of us mock the Rose of Tralee - surely that was the point in starting a thread in AH's?

anncoates · 13-08-2012 02:12PM

As a woman, I object to this. All of it.

I don't know exactly why but it's just all very objectionable.

ruthloss · 13-08-2012 02:13PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

'Three cheers for the lovely girls' in your OP was a tad condescending too, if that's the case.

Most of us mock the Rose of Tralee - surely that was the point in starting a thread in AH's?

Yes, a bit of gentle mocking was the 'point'., emphasis on the word 'gentle'

Where To · 13-08-2012 02:16PM

I entered the Rose of Tralee once but I was disqualified for being too short.:mad:

ruthloss · 13-08-2012 02:17PM

anncoates wrote: »

As a woman, I object to this. All of it.

I don't know exactly why but it's just all very objectionable.

Please accept my sincere apology for any offence caused.

Dyr · 13-08-2012 02:17PM

ruthloss wrote: »

Either way, his post was in poor taste and not a little offensive.

It was also hilarious and blatantly ridiculous, that might not be apparent to a humourless agenda hound

Chuck Stone · 13-08-2012 02:19PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

Most of us mock the Rose of Tralee - surely that was the point in starting a thread in AH's?

It's completely daft. The bit where the 'lovely girls' have to do a thing is bloody hilarious.

It's starkly contrasted by our warrior women like Katie Taylor who earn credit on pure merit instead of obtuse things like looks and being able to recite a poem.

StephenHendry · 13-08-2012 02:20PM

is tubs presenting this year or daithi o se , anyway im glad i've given some warning to avoid it , thanks AH

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:21PM

ruthloss wrote: »

Yes, a bit of gentle mocking was the 'point'., emphasis on the word 'gentle'

I haven't watched this spectacle in years, but I remember the embarrassing little 'acts' the girls would perform - reciting a poem (especially cringe worthy if they had penned it themselves), playing a musical instrument and, best of all the dancing, complete with the presenter taking off their shoes.

It does bear an uncanny resemblance to having a dog jump through hoops. Also, examining dogs for the traits of their breed is reminiscent of the ways the contestants backgrounds are examined - Irish connection, education, profession etc - they're all from middle class backgrounds. And, lets not forget the altruistic aspirations all these 'wholesome' girls gush about while on stage.

westendgirlie · 13-08-2012 02:22PM

I have never seen the Rose of Tralee thingy on TV (or anywhere else)

Am I bad?

Orim · 13-08-2012 02:24PM

westendgirlie wrote: »

I have never seen the Rose of Tralee thingy on TV (or anywhere else)

Am I bad?

More like lucky.

westendgirlie · 13-08-2012 02:25PM

Orim wrote: »

More like lucky.

ignorance is most definitely bliss then

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:25PM

westendgirlie wrote: »

I have never seen the Rose of Tralee thingy on TV (or anywhere else)

Am I bad?

It's ok as long as you've seen the Calor Kosangas housewife of the year:D.

westendgirlie · 13-08-2012 02:26PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

It's ok as long as you've seen the Calor Kosangas housewife of the year:D.

I have missed your wit recently

Snowie · 13-08-2012 02:27PM

I remember lisa lashes playing at the after party one year :cool:

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:28PM

Snowie wrote: »

I remember lisa lashes playing at the after party one year :cool:

Were you an escort, Snowie?;)

13-08-2012 02:28PM

i'l never forget the "rap" one

ejmaztec · 13-08-2012 02:29PM

I live 20 miles from Tralee and avoid the town like the plague when this crap-fest takes place each year.

Where To · 13-08-2012 02:31PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

It's ok as long as you've seen the Calor Kosangas housewife of the year:D.

Forgot about that, only in Ireland could a show like that continue into the 90s.
Apparently it was only stopped because some of the winners were cheating and working outside the home.

KKkitty · 13-08-2012 02:33PM

Oh great it's that time of year again. It's a ridiculous specimen of so called entertainment.

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:33PM

Where To wrote: »

Forgot about that, only in Ireland could a show like that continue into the 90s.
Apparently it was only stopped because some of the winners were cheating and working outside the home.

Bare faced cheek!

Snowie · 13-08-2012 02:33PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

Were you an escort, Snowie?;)

:eek:

Id never sell my self for sex, but thanks for asking in a round about way

anncoates · 13-08-2012 02:37PM

ejmaztec wrote: »

I live 20 miles from Tralee and avoid the town like the plague when this crap-fest takes place each year.

As opposed to the rest of the year when it's a superb cultural and entertainment location?

Chuck Stone · 13-08-2012 02:43PM

StephenHendry wrote: »

is tubs presenting this year or daithi o se , anyway im glad i've given some warning to avoid it , thanks AH

Stella wella away. Total waste of time although it brings a few quid in to Tralee so I guess it has some positive aspects.

What would be more interesting is the TV adverts during it to see what corporations are happy to be associated with the objectification of women.

ejmaztec · 13-08-2012 02:44PM

anncoates wrote: »

As opposed to the rest of the year when it's a superb cultural and entertainment location?

It seems very much like any other Irish town that I've visited, except Killarney.

shopaholic01 · 13-08-2012 02:44PM

bluewolf wrote: »

i'l never forget the "rap" one

I tried to google that and can't find it .............. I can only imagine!

Clareboy · 13-08-2012 02:46PM

The Rose of Tralee - It's all just a load of typical middle class codology! Daddy is a lawyer and mummy is a doctor and I have majored in history and languages and I love horse-riding, sailing and squash! What a load of crap!