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Buddy2269 t1_itis1dx wrote

This joke has been on here since the Potato famine.

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Rechlai t1_itiuewb wrote

Do You know how you say "kiss my ass" in Irish -- Póg mo thóin.

Grá, Brian

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imakenosensetopeople t1_itivztt wrote

Fun historical fact - the potato famine was less a result of not enough potatoes, and more so a function of Irish farmers being forced to use their crop to effectively pay rent, instead of being able to feed themselves.

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ProrexPyre t1_itjooig wrote

This joke is a BLIGHT unto us all… the SCARCITY of genuine humor on this Sub is DEVASTATING to CULTIVATION of Laughter and Joy this sub is supposed to bring. It feels like all of the chuckles and giggles and warmth will soon be WIPED OUT.

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Bublboy t1_itjuef6 wrote

How many vegetables does it take to suck the fun out of this sub?

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EmilyGram12 t1_itjujrq wrote

Replying to Rechlai (#195,043)

Fun fact: I learned this in seventh grade because one of my classmates’ neighbors had a big sign on their lawn with these words and one day we decided to Google translate it and never looked back

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Fit_Cherry7133 t1_itk9zt5 wrote

Replying to Few-Ganache-5818 (#196,540)

Kind of. The Irish were forced to only grow potatoes for their own consumption as it took less land to do so. Other foods are shipped to Britain. When the blight struck there simply wasn't enough food for the people that they could legally eat so there was a famine.

Just another example of the wealthy not giving a fuck about anyone else if there is profit to be taken.

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Derp_Borkster t1_itkd1hv wrote

This joke only appeals to people living in a monculture.

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RaiseOutside8472 t1_itkhw0n wrote

Replying to imakenosensetopeople (#195,158)

not certain of that . the british law meant catholics could only own 5 acres of land . potatoes was the only feasible crop. when it failed . due to some sickness in the potatoes . there was a famine. in fact year was one of the best years and record crops where shipped to england while the irish died in their masses. dont think there was any crop to pay landlords with.

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Waffletimewarp t1_itkjp8z wrote

Replying to imakenosensetopeople (#195,158)

And the fact that the fucking English, who were the ones taking all the other crops, both refused any relief efforts, and blocked other nations attempts to help Ireland.

Ireland’s population still has yet to reach pre-Hunger levels, and only recently cracked half of it.

The Famine was a genocide.

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GoldLion53 t1_itkjywn wrote

I feel like this joke has been around for decades

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mightygar t1_itklqus wrote

I’ve got a dark sense of humour but pretty poor taste, this one

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moxeto t1_itkquan wrote

I thought the punchline would be “2 to be sure”

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Kaennal t1_itkso1a wrote

One, at sufficient velocity.

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LeaFett t1_itkxgwz wrote

This joke is loaded

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kaneteris t1_itl1167 wrote

It’s the spud of all jokes.

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john_rev68 t1_itl9h12 wrote

Dark humor is a lot like food. Not everyone gets it.

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garryknight t1_itne1kf wrote

When was the best time to plant potatoes in Ireland? The lay taties.

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artimus31 t1_itpp8ge wrote

Replying to browtfareyoudoing (#216,910)

Blasphemy! Just make it your self so you aren't an alcoholic but a craftsman who must sample your wears! (Also look up your local laws, this might be illegal depending on what you are making)

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