Six Days Away From St. Paddy's Day!

Posted By Blackfive

In continuing the Blackfive tradition of cutting edge journalism celebrating the nectar of the gods, I thought we'd discuss Guinness today. I have two favorites beers to consume - Harp and Guinness. I like Harp for serious all-night drinking and I like Guinness for when I drink less than 5 pints in one sitting. Food choices can vary my choice as well.

Jennifer had a great post about this awesome commercial (Broadband link for Windows Media Player) that aired a few months ago. You have to watch it. It is a dream come true.

A friend of Jen's was offended. Read the comments. People equating African-Americans and Crack abuse with Irish and drinking problems is absolutely ridiculous. Crazy.

I would say that a low, low percentage of African-American use crack. But I would put the percentage of Irishmen who are complete soaks at about 99.5% (0.5% are probably in AA or having liver transplants).

"Oh Danny Boy, Oh Danny Boy..."

Update 12:45PM CST: A German reader sends this as an alternative (The Evil Leprechaun). It has some Irish-accented foul language so use caution if at work. As an Irishman, I found it quite humorous. Leprechauns are real bastards, if you know what I mean.

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Six Days Away From St. Paddy's Day!

In continuing the Blackfive tradition of cutting edge journalism celebrating the nectar of the gods, I thought we'd discuss Guinness today. I have two favorites beers to consume - Harp and Guinness. I like Harp for serious all-night drinking and I like Guinness for when I drink less than 5 pints in one sitting. Food choices can vary my choice as well.

Jennifer had a great post about this awesome commercial (Broadband link for Windows Media Player) that aired a few months ago. You have to watch it. It is a dream come true.

A friend of Jen's was offended. Read the comments. People equating African-Americans and Crack abuse with Irish and drinking problems is absolutely ridiculous. Crazy.

I would say that a low, low percentage of African-American use crack. But I would put the percentage of Irishmen who are complete soaks at about 99.5% (0.5% are probably in AA or having liver transplants).

"Oh Danny Boy, Oh Danny Boy..."

Update 12:45PM CST: A German reader sends this as an alternative (The Evil Leprechaun). It has some Irish-accented foul language so use caution if at work. As an Irishman, I found it quite humorous. Leprechauns are real bastards, if you know what I mean.

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