"Terry Wogan's Ireland"??

An Riabhach

I didn't realise this was out on DVD-I only saw it today.Even the name makes me laugh.

I mean,why would any TRUE Irish person want to buy this-and line the pockets of an ex-pat already rolling in British Sterling,who admittedly "anglicised" himself,who distances himself from his roots while in Britain and who laughs at us,or "the Irish" as he calls us,every chance he gets when on British television? I for one am infuriated by this.In my opinion,Terry "the Brit" Wogan is not an Irishman,and England can keep him.

Immaculate Pasta

I wish you wouldn't bottle your emotions up Seasan. Please tell us how you really feel

davet82

playa hate-a

ygolometsipe

do they have it in blu-ray?

Hande hoche!

He made da funniez on dat eurovizions.

phasers

it's marketed at Brits, not us.

Cicero

I thought it was a good programme...if it encourages more tourism I'm all for it.

cml387

We should have sent Liam O'Murchu when we had the chance.

ejmaztec

800.

Tesco Massacre

I imagined Seasan typing that with his left hand and saluting the Irish flag with his right.

The King of Moo

Seasan wrote: »

I didn't realise this was out on DVD-I only saw it today.Even the name makes me laugh.

I mean,why would any TRUE Irish person want to buy this-and line the pockets of an ex-pat already rolling in British Sterling,who admittedly "anglicised" himself,who distances himself from his roots while in Britain and who laughs at us,or "the Irish" as he calls us,every chance he gets when on British television? I for one am infuriated by this.In my opinion,Terry "the Brit" Wogan is not an Irishman,and England can keep him.

What should he call us, "the French!?"

I don't see why the fact that he moved and worked abroad should stop him from having an opinion on the country he's from.

Also, wouldn't a series about Ireland be better with the view of someone who's a partial outsider?

davet82

Terry Wogan for president!

phasers

ejmaztec wrote: »

800.

Is that how many it's sold?

galwayrush

I didn't see anything anti Irish in the series...:rolleyes:

Skid

Seasan wrote: »

I for one am infuriated by this

I would imagine 99.9% of the population have more important things to infuriate them.

ejmaztec

phasers wrote: »

Is that how many it's sold?

Whatever the figure was, the OP bought the lot and torched them, so that no-one would be corrupted by watching them.

Duckworth_Luas

Seasan wrote: »

Terry "the Brit" Wogan is not an Irishman,and England can keep him.

Terry Wogan is an IRA mole who has been destroying British culture from the inside for 40 years.

This is his Canary Warf.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElnCI1fkfFM

phasers

ejmaztec wrote: »

Whatever the figure was, the OP bought the lot and torched them, so that no-one would be corrupted by watching them.

throw on a few copies of Murder she wrote, paddywhackery at it's worst.

Also burns really well, one box set kept my BBQ going all last Summer

Crann na Beatha

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An Riabhach

Just to clarify,here are a few quotes from Wogan from a programme he was presenting on one of the BBC channels,about 50 years of the Eurovision,earlier this year.These quotes aren't exactly word for word,but youll get the idea:

"While most European countries build lavish and glamorous arenas for the occasion,of course the Irish choose Millstreet-a showjumping arena for horses"(everybody laughs)

"The 90's were full of the joys of Eurovision success.But only if you were Irish."(said in a grim gloomy voice with a miserable mug)

"???? was the year when WE finally broke the Irish dominance in Dublin"("WE" referring to the UK entry from Katrina and the Waves)

I'm pretty sure this wasn't the first time,and it certainly won't be the last.Enjoy singin "god save the queen",Wogan.

cml387

Seasan wrote: »

Just to clarify,here are a few quotes from Wogan from a programme he was presenting on one of the BBC channels,about 50 years of the Eurovision,earlier this year.These quotes aren't exactly word for word,but youll get the idea:

"While most European countries build lavish and glamorous arenas for the occasion,of course the Irish choose Millstreet-a showjumping arena for horses"(everybody laughs)

"The 90's were full of the joys of Eurovision success.But only if you were Irish."(said in a grim gloomy voice with a miserable mug)

"???? was the year when WE finally broke the Irish dominance in Dublin"("WE" referring to the UK entry from Katrina and the Waves)

I'm pretty sure this wasn't the first time,and it certainly won't be the last.Enjoy singin "god save the queen",Wogan.

and can anyone argue with those salient points?

some random drunk

When I was a young lad playing football out on the road in front of my house I'd often play "world cup" with my mates. Usually we'd choose which famous player at the time we wanted to be.....eg Roberto Baggio, Ryan Giggs, John Aldridge and so on. Most popular of all though was Terry Wogan. I've no idea why we associated Terry Wogan with football.

An Riabhach

cml387 wrote: »

and can anyone argue with those salient points?

If he had ere a bit of true Irish pride in him he wouldn't be rubbin our noses in it in order to amuse the English.Because of the eejits who run our country we are the laughin stock of europe as it is.(yeah,I know-we always did have stereotypes but who needs this?)

An Riabhach

The King of Moo wrote: »

What should he call us, "the French!?"

If I moved to Britain or any other country,I'd be sayin "We Irish" or "Us Irish".

LilyCricket

Terry Wogan is lovely, more power to him and his **** dvds

The King of Moo

Seasan wrote: »

If I moved to Britain or any other country,I'd be sayin "We Irish" or "Us Irish".

Not if you were a TV presenter; that'd seem really weird.

Agricola

Its a common phenomenon for poor Irish people to dislike rich people who left the old sod and done good.

LilyCricket

Agricola wrote: »

Its a common phenomenon for poor Irish people to dislike rich people who left the old sod and done good.

Totes

Damn that sexy, kind, successful hunk Brian McFadden!

Canis Lupus

Seasan wrote: »

If he had ere a bit of true Irish pride in him he wouldn't be rubbin our noses in it in order to amuse the English.Because of the eejits who run our country we are the laughin stock of europe as it is.(yeah,I know-we always did have stereotypes but who needs this?)

Ah sure come here to me I know exactly how you feel about being stereotyped. Begorrah... To be sure....

Micky Dolenz

Terry Wogan is a legend. Fair balls to him for having a successful career.

micropig

Agricola wrote: »

Its a common phenomenon for poor Irish people to dislike rich people who left the old sod and done good.

We dislike the ones that don't leave too:D

Duggys Housemate

Seasan wrote: »

I didn't realise this was out on DVD-I only saw it today.Even the name makes me laugh.

I mean,why would any TRUE Irish person want to buy this-and line the pockets of an ex-pat already rolling in British Sterling,who admittedly "anglicised" himself,who distances himself from his roots while in Britain and who laughs at us,or "the Irish" as he calls us,every chance he gets when on British television? I for one am infuriated by this.In my opinion,Terry "the Brit" Wogan is not an Irishman,and England can keep him.

The program actually mentions quite a few Irish grievances with English rule, and Terry himself seemed rather annoyed by some.

Seasan wrote: »

Just to clarify,here are a few quotes from Wogan from a programme he was presenting on one of the BBC channels,about 50 years of the Eurovision,earlier this year.These quotes aren't exactly word for word,but youll get the idea:

"While most European countries build lavish and glamorous arenas for the occasion,of course the Irish choose Millstreet-a showjumping arena for horses"(everybody laughs)

"The 90's were full of the joys of Eurovision success.But only if you were Irish."(said in a grim gloomy voice with a miserable mug)

"???? was the year when WE finally broke the Irish dominance in Dublin"("WE" referring to the UK entry from Katrina and the Waves)

I'm pretty sure this wasn't the first time,and it certainly won't be the last.Enjoy singin "god save the queen",Wogan.

He is working for the BBC. Tracey Piggott says "we" when on Rte, for Ireland.

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Terry Wogan is a legend. Fair balls to him for having a successful career.

Yes, he is.

senorwipesalot

Hes a fcukin scab

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005/may/23/broadcasting.bbc2


In fact Wogans nothing but a Blankety Blank.

LilyCricket

senorwipesalot wrote: »

Hes a fcukin scab

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005/may/23/broadcasting.bbc2


In fact Wogans nothing but a Blankety Blank.

He has cool hair.

senorwipesalot

LilyCricket wrote: »

He has cool hair.

Yes,I heard he keeps it in the fridge.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Tesco Massacre wrote: »

I imagined Seasan typing that with his left hand and saluting the Irish flag with his right.

I think you're wrong about his right hand.

An Riabhach

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Terry Wogan is a legend. Fair balls to him for having a successful career.

You can have a successful career without changing your nationality and your allegiances.Why was he given the freedom of the city of Limerick?What has he ever done for Limerick,or Ireland?He is known for being a TV and radio presenter-nothing else.Tis understandable why Geldof,another "Sir",was given the freedom of Dublin(although he still cribbed and whinged about it) for his efforts for Africa.Note how Bono refused the "Sir" title,the reason he gave was because he is Irish.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Seasan wrote: »

What has he ever done for Limerick,or Ireland?

What have you ever done for Ireland? Voting Sinn Féin doesn't count.

Duggys Housemate

Seasan wrote: »

You can have a successful career without changing your nationality and your allegiances.Why was he given the freedom of the city of Limerick?What has he ever done for Limerick,or Ireland?He is known for being a TV and radio presenter-nothing else.Tis understandable why Geldof,another "Sir",was given the freedom of Dublin(although he still cribbed and whinged about it) for his efforts for Africa.Note how Bono refused the "Sir" title,the reason he gave was because he is Irish.

A great man.

Micky Dolenz

Seasan wrote: »

You can have a successful career without changing your nationality and your allegiances.Why was he given the freedom of the city of Limerick?What has he ever done for Limerick,or Ireland?He is known for being a TV and radio presenter-nothing else.Tis understandable why Geldof,another "Sir",was given the freedom of Dublin(although he still cribbed and whinged about it) for his efforts for Africa.Note how Bono refused the "Sir" title,the reason he gave was because he is Irish.

The begrudgery is strong in you.

Duggys Housemate

Ethan Gentle Fleece wrote: »

What have you ever done for Ireland? Voting Sinn Féin doesn't count.

He's probably sang a few rebel songs in the bars of Nenagh, for Ireland.

An Riabhach

Ethan Gentle Fleece wrote: »

What have you ever done for Ireland? Voting Sinn Féin doesn't count.

So you can't be proud to be Irish without being a Sinn Féin supporter?

4zn76tysfajdxp

Seasan wrote: »

So you can't be proud to be Irish without being a Sinn Féin supporter?

It's definitely a common trait among those who feign a love for Ireland. So anyway, what have you ever done for Ireland?

afrodub

Seasan wrote: »

I didn't realise this was out on DVD-I only saw it today.Even the name makes me laugh.

I mean,why would any TRUE Irish person want to buy this-and line the pockets of an ex-pat already rolling in British Sterling,who admittedly "anglicised" himself,who distances himself from his roots while in Britain and who laughs at us,or "the Irish" as he calls us,every chance he gets when on British television? I for one am infuriated by this.In my opinion,Terry "the Brit" Wogan is not an Irishman,and England can keep him.

Translation : Envy

An Riabhach

Duggys Housemate wrote: »

He's probably sang a few rebel songs in the bars of Nenagh, for Ireland.

For the record,I don't go to pubs.What the hell is wrong with speaking up for ones own nationality?And by the way-I dont mean by taking up arms,as your buddy on here is suggesting.I buy as much Irish produce as possible,I am trying to promote the Irish language at home,at work,and anywhere I go.Might seem like feck all to ye but at least tis somethin.Laugh all ye want

An Riabhach

Ethan Gentle Fleece wrote: »

It's definitely a common trait among those who feign a love for Ireland. So anyway, what have you ever done for Ireland?

Obviously your opinions are narrow minded and misguided.

Question right back at you-what have you done?

Joko

Seasan wrote: »

Obviously your opinions are narrow minded and misguided.

LOL

Pot meet kettle

Wibbs

Seasan wrote: »

Obviously your opinions are narrow minded and misguided.

Very insightful. Very ironic.

Wibbs

Joko wrote: »

LOL

Pot meet kettle

Common with your Patriots/Gaelgoiri Nouveau. While loudly espousing a worthy cause, they have a concomitant problem; an inability to look in mirrors that vampires might identify with.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Seasan wrote: »

Obviously your opinions are narrow minded and misguided.

Question right back at you-what have you done?

Fuck all. Speaking Irish doesn't count either.

An Riabhach

Wibbs wrote: »

Very insightful. Very ironic.

And why,might I ask?

This person has implied that people who are not afraid to speak out loud about their pride of being Irish are all supporters of one particular politcal group with a history of violence.This person's suggestion is NOT,AND I REPEAT NOT,CORRECT.