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Is anybody else getting excited about Arthur's Day?!

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    #212
    Defiler Of The Coffin
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    I Am Kong! wrote: »
    It happens most weekends.

    One pound pints of Guinness on sale every weekend? Where?


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    #213
    AnonoBoy
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    Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »
    A pub that doesn't serve Guinness, Budweiser or Smithwicks? Where is this pub?

    There's a number of them in Dublin. Against the Grain, Brewdock, The Black Sheep, Kavanagh's, Mulligan's.

    Imagine the horror of having the craic with all the other conformists :eek:

    I've nothing against having fun but I don't feel the need to go mad because some marketing company says I should. I had nothing to celebrate last night.

    "To Arthur?" Nah - feck off.

    It's slick marketing I'll give them that but I wanted a quiet pint with some mates last night, not the levels of carnage that I saw on the streets the past two years so I picked a place I knew wouldn't have the Arthur's Day crowds.

    Imagine the horror of someone thinking for themselves instead of being herded along into some sort of perceived celebration of..... what exactly? :eek:


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    #214
    AnonoBoy
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    Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »
    One pound pints of Guinness on sale every weekend? Where?

    England?


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    #215
    keith16
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    There's a number of them in Dublin. Against the Grain, Brewdock, The Black Sheep, Kavanagh's, Mulligan's.




    I've nothing against having fun but I don't feel the need to go mad because some marketing company says I should. I had nothing to celebrate last night.

    "To Arthur?" Nah - feck off.

    It's slick marketing I'll give them that but I wanted a quiet pint with some mates last night, not the levels of carnage that I saw on the streets the past two years so I picked a place I knew wouldn't have the Arthur's Day crowds.

    Imagine the horror of someone thinking for themselves instead of being herded along into some sort of perceived celebration of..... what exactly? :eek:

    Some one was on here yesterday saying they don't care about the marketing aspect of it and was just an excuse to go out and have a good laugh.

    They then signed off their post by saying "To Martha!"

    I think the marketing people have done their jobs quiet well. The best trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.


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    #216
    Defiler Of The Coffin
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    There's a number of them in Dublin. Against the Grain, Brewdock, The Black Sheep, Kavanagh's, Mulligans'.

    I had an image of some quiet shebeen out in the countryside dishing out poitín for some reason. I've been in the Porterhouse a few times but you only tend to find pubs that exclusively serve the craft beers in the bigger cities.
    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    I've nothing against having fun but I don't feel the need to go mad because some marketing company says I should. I had nothing to celebrate last night.

    "To Arthur?" Nah - feck off.

    It's slick marketing I'll give them that but I wanted a quiet pint with some mates last night, not the levels of carnage that I saw on the streets the past two years so I picked a place I knew wouldn't have the Arthur's Day crowds.

    That's fair enough. There was a good atmosphere in the places where Arthur's Day was being promoted, few workmates and myself were out, you would never usually get such a crowd out on a Thursday, it gives people an excuse more than anything
    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Imagine the horror of someone thinking for themselves instead of being herded along into some sort of perceived celebration of..... what exactly? :eek:

    Will the sheeple ever learn to think for themselves and not drink because something happens to be sponsored by a drinks company?
    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    England?

    Belfast ;)


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    #217
    Hurricane Carter
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    Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »
    The pubs were packed last night. Great atmosphere around the place. Pity it doesn't happen more often

    This, as I posted.
    Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »
    One pound pints of Guinness on sale every weekend? Where?

    I never mentioned this, nor did you.


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    #218
    magma69
    Registered Users Posts: 3,629 ✭✭✭magma69


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    I went out and had a nice night. I went to a pub that doesn't serve Diageo products though so it was just normal folk having relaxed conversation.

    I don't feel the need to have fun at the behest of a marketing campaign. I have fun when I f*cking well want to.

    Good for you. Whatever floats your boat.


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    #219
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    I went out and had a nice night. I went to a pub that doesn't serve Diageo products though so it was just normal folk having relaxed conversation.

    I don't feel the need to have fun at the behest of a marketing campaign. I have fun when I f*cking well want to.

    I went to my normal pub except last night there was some live Irish music and I got a lovely Irish stew and 2 pints of Guinness before I had to put my hand in my pocket. I wish there were more arthurs days.

    Personally speaking pubs that don't serve Guinness or Smithwicks are not places I tend to frequent either way.


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    #220
    keith16
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    magma69 wrote: »
    The free gig was awesome last night and the atmosphere in the place was great. Got the shift and a facebook add. All in all a great night.

    I hope all those who stayed at home last night in protest had a good night posting on boards or whatever they were doing, feeling superior than those who were out having loads of fun. :)

    As opposed to those who went out getting "facebook adds" feeling superior.


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    #221
    Defiler Of The Coffin
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    I Am Kong! wrote: »
    This, as I posted.



    I never mentioned this, nor did you.

    Context my dear man, this is a thread about Arthur's Day


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    #222
    magma69
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    keith16 wrote: »
    As opposed to those who went out getting "facebook adds" feeling superior.

    I don't feel superior. Merely pointing out the positives that came from last night which probably wouldn't have occurred was it not Arthur's Day. I saw a free gig which I definitely would have paid the 15 quid to see on a "regular" night. Met loads of friends I had not seen in a while, scored with a girl and had a great night.

    Am I bothered that it's a marketing campaign by Diageo? I wasn't celebrating anything. All I'm interested in is having a good time and took advantage of the situation.


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    #223
    kfallon
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    keith16 wrote: »
    The best trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.

    Ah now I want to watch The Usual Suspects....again!!


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    #224
    Vicar in a tutu
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    Fuck Arthur :(


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    #225
    keith16
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    magma69 wrote: »
    I don't feel superior. Merely pointing out the positives that came from last night which probably wouldn't have occurred was it not Arthur's Day. I saw a free gig which I definitely would have paid the 15 quid to see on a "regular" night. Met loads of friends I had not seen in a while, scored with a girl and had a great night.

    Am I bothered that it's a marketing campaign by Diageo? I wasn't celebrating anything. All I'm interested in is having a good time and took advantage of the situation.

    Absolutely fair enough.

    I enjoy a good night out as much as the next person, but just didn't want to go out last night, which doesn't mean I was protesting others right to do so.

    Just because I don't buy into the whole thing, or want to have a few quiet pints of non diageo pish away from it doesn't make me a miserable bollox or a weirdo (al la the "whatever floats your boat" condescending remarks directed at AnonoBoy).


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    #226
    kfallon
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    Vicar in a tutu wrote: »
    Fuck Arthur :(

    Fowler???
    Yeah I never forgave him myself for that affair he had behind Pauline's back tbh!

    :P


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    #227
    Steven81
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    Think the pubs that had Guinness reduced should be mentioned and those that were charging full price and had a few posters up should be named and shamed.

    A scam to get people in midweek and not do anything to get them to come back next week or after, 3 euro pints are great.


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    #228
    magma69
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    keith16 wrote: »
    Absolutely fair enough.

    I enjoy a good night out as much as the next person, but just didn't want to go out last night, which doesn't mean I was protesting others right to do so.

    Just because I don't buy into the whole thing, or want to have a few quiet pints of non diageo pish away from it doesn't make me a miserable bollox or a weirdo (al la the "whatever floats your boat" condescending remarks directed at AnonoBoy).

    I meant that comment. If that's what suits you then go for it. Nothing wrong doing that whatsoever. Funny you accuse me of talking of condescending to that guy. He was the one implying that the people out in the Arthur's Day pubs weren't normal.


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    #229
    Slattsy
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    Bejaysus that ****e tore the arsehole outta me.

    No point arguing with all the miserable ****ers in here lads, these are probably the same people that won't by their girlfriends flowers on valentines day because that's a huge marketing ploy too. Of course if they have one that is.

    Some people like being on boards all weekend, it doesn't make any difference cos ive had my fun and that's all that matters.

    To parsnips.


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    #230
    kfallon
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    Slattsy wrote: »
    Bejaysus that ****e tore the arsehole outta me.

    No point arguing with all the miserable ****ers in here lads, these are probably the same people that won't by their girlfriends flowers on valentines day because that's a huge marketing ploy too. Of course if they have one that is.

    Some people like being on boards all weekend, it doesn't make any difference cos ive had my fun and that's all that matters.

    To parsnips.

    Sounds like your 'fun' literally had a sting in the tale tbh


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    #231
    Funkfield
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    Steven81 wrote: »
    Think the pubs that had Guinness reduced should be mentioned and those that were charging full price and had a few posters up should be named and shamed.

    A scam to get people in midweek and not do anything to get them to come back next week or after, 3 euro pints are great.

    +1,000,000

    I would go out on diageo day if there was an incentive.

    Pubs that did something good should be praised. Pubs that jammed people in and did nothing else should be taunted an boo'd until my voice is hoarse.


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    #232
    Slattsy
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    kfallon wrote: »
    Slattsy wrote: »
    Bejaysus that ****e tore the arsehole outta me.

    No point arguing with all the miserable ****ers in here lads, these are probably the same people that won't by their girlfriends flowers on valentines day because that's a huge marketing ploy too. Of course if they have one that is.

    Some people like being on boards all weekend, it doesn't make any difference cos ive had my fun and that's all that matters.

    To parsnips.

    Sounds like your 'fun' literally had a sting in the tale tbh


    Good man


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    #233
    Funkfield
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    Slattsy wrote: »
    Bejaysus that ****e tore the arsehole outta me.

    No point arguing with all the miserable ****ers in here lads, these are probably the same people that won't by their girlfriends flowers on valentines day because that's a huge marketing ploy too. Of course if they have one that is.

    Some people like being on boards all weekend, it doesn't make any difference cos ive had my fun and that's all that matters.

    To parsnips.

    I don't by my girlfriend flowers on valentines day.


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    #234
    keith16
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    Funkfield wrote: »
    Slattsy wrote: »
    Bejaysus that ****e tore the arsehole outta me.

    No point arguing with all the miserable ****ers in here lads, these are probably the same people that won't by their girlfriends flowers on valentines day because that's a huge marketing ploy too. Of course if they have one that is.

    Some people like being on boards all weekend, it doesn't make any difference cos ive had my fun and that's all that matters.

    To parsnips.

    I don't by my girlfriend flowers on valentines day.

    Bag o chips and a ride FTW.


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    #235
    dodderangler
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    Sweet jaysus
    Bangin headache and a BLT beside my bed don't remember going to a shop and pretty sure I puked somewhere


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    #236
    Slattsy
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    dodderangler wrote: »
    Sweet jaysus
    Bangin headache and a BLT beside my bed don't remember going to a shop and pretty sure I puked somewhere

    Sounds like a bloody great night out..


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    #237
    Emeraldy Pebbles
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    keith16 wrote: »
    Bag o chips and a ride FTW.

    That's WAY better than flowers, TBH! :pac:

    Flowers? Ya can't eat them!


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    #238
    Prick!
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    What a load of crap.

    It's embarassing. Arthurs Day. What a joke.


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    #239
    AnonoBoy
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    magma69 wrote: »
    He was the one implying that the people out in the Arthur's Day pubs weren't normal.

    I did in me hoop imply that.

    When I said "normal folk having a quiet conversation" I meant it wasn't a packed, noisy pub not that people were in full Arthur's Day mode weren't 'normal'.

    People get awful f*cking touchy so they do just because someone doesn't see things the same way as them.


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    #240
    kylith
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    A wan in work's been asking everyone 'What did you get up to for Arthur's Day?" like it's a genuine holiday rather than a marketing gimmick. My reply of 'nothing' seemed to phase her a bit...


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    #241
    AnonoBoy
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    kylith wrote: »
    A wan in work's been asking everyone 'What did you get up to for Arthur's Day?" like it's a genuine holiday rather than a marketing gimmick. My reply of 'nothing' seemed to phase her a bit...

    But.... but.... but... there was an ad on the telly and posters.

    Did you not see the posters for god's sake??

    THE POSTERS!!!!!

    How could you have done nothing? :eek:


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