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114 Hilarious Reactions To Hurricane Ophelia By Irish People That Prove They’re The Craziest Country Ever
Had enough hurricanes yet this year? Too bad, because Hurricane Ophelia has arrived, and she's giving Ireland the old one-two. Luckily, the Irish are a resilient folk, and their Twitter reactions to this fearsome storm make it crystal clear.
As they say in Ireland, here's the craic; whipping winds are wreaking havoc on the island nation, and have left 3 people dead so far and thousands without power. The whole country is on lockdown, with schools closed, buses cancelled, and even several grocery stores with valuable storm preparation goods (chips, beer, etc.) shuttered in anticipation of what one Twitter has deemed 'The Great Irish Trampoline Migration of 2017.' However, even a natural disaster like Ophelia isn't strong enough to damage the Irish spirit - and, evidently, their collective sense of humor.
Scroll down to see the best tweets to come from both the storm's build-up and commencement, and as always, stay safe and heed all advice from authorities if in the area.
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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago
Those are our "law-abiding, RESPONSIBLE" gun owners so obviously shooting at hurricanes is a responsible thing to do.
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earringnut 7 years ago
"we NEED to hear that story" - literally everyone who is not from ireland
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Liamcolmcille MacNiallais 7 years ago
I was out in the middle of this yesterday with three Canadians. ....They're crazy too..!
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Charlotte Ayers 7 years ago
This works on so many levels....How is this not getting more up votes?
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Elle Campbell 7 years ago
It's official, we(the US) truly are the entertainment for the rest of the world! 😕
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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago
No, he'll just try to scam your government to pay 1000x whatever damage his properties incur.
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Emily Johnston 7 years ago
This looks like a serious kitchen. This person could cook up a good meal while drinking the whiskey.
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Amanda Lynn 7 years ago
I can’t upvote this one enough! We (americans) are a laughing stock due to a few lol 😂
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Clair Stewart 7 years ago
love this guy in his wife's house coat, shoeless while the neighbour takes a photo
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Jilltdcatlady 7 years ago
The real fun comes after the storm. Sorting through the new stuff to keep or try to sell off for money.
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Mary Waisanen 7 years ago
Better than your government, nay, your president not knowing you're part of the country lol
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Robbie Shorley 7 years ago
If they can't make tea during a power cut, are they even a real Irish mam and gran??
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Jilltdcatlady 7 years ago
Only 1 each!? You, sir, have underestimated the powers of angry wind and water.
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Angela Louise 7 years ago
Lol. It's accurate, not only because of Ireland, but because the land between Yorkshire and Edinbugh is apparently a no man's land devoid of settlement...
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Terence Taylor 7 years ago
On the day WW1 started my local gazette headline was 'Drunken Gypsy arrested driving cart'. (Found filling a crack in my wall)
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billy bob joe 7 years ago
we we can all drink some tea and wonder about if it will rain orange juice
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susievoozie 7 years ago
i swear we were all up until 5 am talking on facebook with random irish people how worried we are :D
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Kathleen Moore 7 years ago
As an Irish descendent in America, I can appreciate the bit about the wooden spoon!!! It made the boat to the USA, as I am a witness!!
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MysticalMan 7 years ago
Never know when you're going to need a saw for your loaf of bread, though I did have a piece of toast the other day that I saved in case I need sandpaper and am all out.
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Virginia Archer 7 years ago
I dunno...I'm really thinkin" the Irish can handle it...hahaaa....I'm 40% Irish...can I come live there????
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Kimberly Puchniarz 7 years ago
We have seen a documentary, here in the states, about Buckfast and I have been wanting one, ever since. Why doesn't that company ship worldwide!?? :) :)
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M O'Connell 7 years ago
I know exactly how you feel. I'd like to introduce my Irish friends to one Tom Skilling. He's a national treasure.
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BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
#proud to be irish. bunch of crazy gits the home land makes. but in be damned if i didn't love their spirit and humor.
Tom O'Neill 7 years ago
ah sure f**k it, as long as there is a few cans in the fridge and some grub in the house we will be grand, I was a bit dissapointed with this hurricane TBH didnt even get to race around looking for candles, powers was only off for 2 hrs. wife had a lovely stew ready though so we were sorted ;) cant beat a solid concrete built house. plus there is a shite load of trees down so thats the fire wood sorted for the winter ;)
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
#proud to be irish. bunch of crazy gits the home land makes. but in be damned if i didn't love their spirit and humor.
Tom O'Neill 7 years ago
ah sure f**k it, as long as there is a few cans in the fridge and some grub in the house we will be grand, I was a bit dissapointed with this hurricane TBH didnt even get to race around looking for candles, powers was only off for 2 hrs. wife had a lovely stew ready though so we were sorted ;) cant beat a solid concrete built house. plus there is a shite load of trees down so thats the fire wood sorted for the winter ;)
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