25 Things Only Irish Americans Understand

Screw Valentine's Day...It's Almost St. Patrick's Day!

1. You attended Catholic Schools

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And every Sunday was spent at mass and confession.

2. You have an Aunt Mary or an Uncle John

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3. "JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH!"

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Why name only one member of The Holy Family, when you could name all three!

4. Whiskey cures everything

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Really, it does.

5. You have a relative who's a cop, fireman, sanitation worker, iron worker, owns a bar or is a priest

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6. You have a huge family

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Seriously, TLC should give you your own show. You have 7 siblings, 20 aunts and uncles and about 50 cousins.

7. You fear the wooden spoon

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Don't make mom mad...or you will feel the wrath of her wooden spoon

8. Your name has Anne, Catherine, Mary, Joseph, Patrick or John some where in it

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Or perhaps your name is Anne Marie Catherine, and your brother's name is Sean Patrick Joseph

9. SODA BREAD, SODA BREAD, SODA BREAD!!!

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Delicious. And of course your family's recipe is the best.

10. Your Father does most of the cooking

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And most meals include Guinness or some kind of potato....preferably boiled.

11. You took Irish Step Dancing lessons at some point in your life

And if you didn't take lessons, you've watched River Dance and Lord of the Dance over and over again.

12. You Have a bad case of Irish Alzheimer's

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You forget everything but the grudges. And don't mess with us- we're notorious fighters.

13. At least two members of your family aren't speaking

Something to do with that Irish Alzheimer's I suppose.

14. Your Favorite Movie is either Boondock Saints, Gangs of New York or The Departed

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I mean, Leonardo DiCaprio may not be Irish, but at least he's some good eye candy.

15. You NEVER wear orange on St. Patrick's Day

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16. It's St. Paddy's Day NOT St. Patty's Day

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SO annoying.

17. You have a high tolerance for alcohol

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It's gotta be genetic.

18. Your family parties are the best!

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Tons of people, booze and some Irish tunes. Nothing better.

19. "Your Grandmother is rolling in her grave" - Irish American Parent

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Probably because you're wearing orange on St. Patrick's Day.

20. Can't Tan

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You just turn different shades of red.

21. Claddagh Rings

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Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

22. You have dark hair, and light eyes.

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Unless you're that ginger in your family...most Irish families have at least one.

23. You know what a Shillelagh is

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And how to pronounce it.

24. You love tea

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Steaming hot, with milk and sugar.

25. St. Patrick's Day is your favorite holiday!

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Jameson, Bailey's and Guinness