This was passed on to me this morning by one of the blokes at work. It’s about the Puck Fair and the crowning of a goat as King of Ireland. Nice tradition one might say but very simply if you want to look like fucking eejits what better way is there to do it than to crown a goat king then get it publicised internationally in a pile of languages (I received it in Finnish) so everyone can laugh at you.
King Charlie … the friggin goat!
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Maca, I don’t think nobody could allow to laugh at you Irish people.
It’s an ancient tradition, and like this it must be accepted by others.
More, it is much less violent and shameful than some other old european traditions that see animals involved, like the spanish corridas or the italian Palio of Siena.
No animal is harmed, everyone have their fun.
You must be proud of that, unlike countries like the ones I named.
BTW: Thank for remembering me of this Fair, I almost forgot it
Actually I never thought of looking at it like that.
Though, I still think crowning a goat king of Ireland is a bit weird!
I wonder what the Shinners make of this ‘king’?:)
lol