It’s the most truthful thing on the Internet.
Irish men have been in the news recently after winning some notable accolades and prestige. This got us thinking about some of the reasons why we’re all brilliant*
* All of these are 100% true and not tongue-in-cheek at all.
1) Humility
We’re a humble bunch, just ignore the headline of this particular story, because we usually let other people tell us why we’re so great.
Need proof? Take a look at this survey about how good looking we all are or this one that ranks our accents as the most eargasmic around. If any Irish man does go on an ego trip or gets a big head, they’re instantly brought back down to ground.
Here’s how Irish lads reacted to the news that we’re the sexiest in the world.
2) Humour
Our idea of a good sense of humour is linked to a persons ability to take the piss out of anyone or anything. It comes naturally.
3) Opinionated
I’m not a mind reader but I’d wager that nobody wants to date some shrinking violet that’s too afraid to voice their opinion.
All Irish men have an opinion… it’s not always right but at least it’s there!
The ladies must be very impressed. Right?
4) Progressive
Irish people as a whole proved that they’re genuinely a sound bunch by voting yes to marriage equality. We’re fairly open minded, progressive and welcoming which isn’t always the case with other people you might meet.
This being said, X-Factor, Big Brother and Made in Chelsea are still absolute shite and will always remain shite in my humble opinion.
5) Cheeky
We’re not afraid to bend the rules in our favour but only when it’s required. The finest example of this is seen by the amount of stories involving Irish men that manage to blag their way into things whenever they’re abroad.
We’re not afraid to use the ‘gift of the gab’ or those liathroidi’s when required.
6) Divilment
Us lads have perfected the art of getting up to no good. The important thing here though is that we don’t break any laws or act like an obnoxious dickhead in the process.
Dara Ó Briain absolutely nails this concept of how Irish people can get away with so much. Take a look at his insight on the minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YIzoLkStDM
7) We’re all golden gods
This is how we tan. The epitome of sexy here.
8) The culture
Irish people are fond of a drink, in moderation of course, and with this lies the theory that beauty can sometimes be found in the eye of the beer-holder.
I’m not complaining that in the eyes of most other people, I’m just one drink away from looking exactly like Jamie Dornan.
Anyone, anyone else agree with that?
9) Chivalry is alive and well
Irish girls are always freezing so it’s easy to pick up some brownie points here. Close the door, make them tea, give them your hoodie. All good choices.
10) That damn Catholic guilt
Still alive in all of us and it keeps us on the right side of being classified as “buachaillí maith”.
Oh yeah, the fact that this weapon of mass destruction is still lodged into our brains as an appropriate form of punishment will keep us being good lads. Most of the time. Sometimes.
11) Passion
We’re a passionate bunch of men and to use Munster’s motto, we’re all prepared to stand up and fight for what’s important when it really matters.
12) Talk our way out of anything
It’s true (I’d still argue the point that this meme doesn’t contain any incorrect spelling)
13) Well-behaved
The chances are that your missus knows your mam/sisters pretty well thus increasing the chances that your family will know of your skullduggerous behaviour.
If your mam is anyway like mine, then she’ll have no problem smacking you across the head or scolding you like you’re a 12-year-old, not an adult.
14) Chat-up lines
You all know the stories involving road frontage, drunken compliments and requests of “will you shift me?”.
Here’s some cringy gems if you need some more knowledge. Just don’t have a facial expression like this when you’re out on the pull.
15) It takes us 5 minutes to get ready
No girl wants a lad that spends longer than her in front of the mirror. Some of us men are pretty low maintenance, like really low. Lower than where the Titanic is lying now levels of low.
16) This man is considered a sex god
We’re in great hands.
17) Feck it attitude
I can’t think of anything else to add to this list so sure feck it, another great quality that us Irish men have. Anyways, I’ve lied through my teeth spoken the truth here for too long.
Lads, you can walk away with a renewed sense of pride and feel safe in the knowledge that the ladies love us.
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