Results: Offended Irish American Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
Published on 03/29/2015
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1.
1.
Are you Irish? Yes, I'm 100% Irish!
3%
41 votes
I'm mostly Irish, but have some other nationalitie(s) in me.
7%
108 votes
I've got some Irish in me.
25%
367 votes
No
55%
792 votes
I'm not sure.
5%
72 votes
n/a
4%
63 votes
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If so, how do you feel about the stereotype that Irish people are drunks or love to drink? I find it incredibly offensive.
7%
107 votes
It's a little irksome, but not a big deal.
12%
171 votes
I think it's pretty darn accurate.
9%
136 votes
I don't really care, I just find it funny.
22%
314 votes
Undecided.
8%
116 votes
n/a
40%
584 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
15 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| it is accurate for the general population. | 0.07% | 1 |
| in the realm of stereotyping, this is pretty harmless... | 0.07% | 1 |
| 0.07% | 1 | |
| don't care | 0.07% | 1 |
| some are drunks, lazy, thieves etc but i am not so i don't care | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think people like to drink to much in all countreys. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't care what other think | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's pretty much true. it's not a stereotype. they are smarter than black people although that's not saying much. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have a bit of irish in me and i've never had any alcohol of any kind and i'm 34 | 0.07% | 1 |
| its true my stepfather was irish and him and his family loved to drink and get drunk, they were 100% irish both parents from ireland | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't really care. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's a stereotype | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are no different than anyone else. | 0.07% | 1 |
| are you kidding? every nationality is accused of it. germans (beer) russians(vodka), italians (wine) | 0.07% | 1 |
| it doesn't matter to me what other people think. one's own actions speak louder than other's words | 0.07% | 1 |
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Prior to St. Patrick's Day, merchandisers begin selling a lot of green, slogan t-shirts. Which of the following would you find offensive? "Kiss me, I'm drunk".
13%
189 votes
"I'm so Irish I sweat alcohol".
19%
274 votes
"Irish Car Bombs make my clothes fall off".
30%
429 votes
None of these are offensive.
22%
324 votes
I'm not sure.
12%
177 votes
n/a
29%
420 votes
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Well, one Irish American was so sick of seeing these shirts mocking his ancestry, he decided to do something about it. Kevin Westley, of Long Island, went around to area Wal-marts and bought up all of the offensive merchandise, using a credit card. Did you hear about this? Yes
4%
59 votes
No
72%
1045 votes
Undecided
5%
74 votes
Not Applicable
18%
265 votes
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5.
His plan is to buy up all the shirts he can find every year, and then return them after the holiday is over. What do you think of his plan? What a clever solution, good on him.
13%
193 votes
Sounds like a waste of time, but if it makes him feel better....
28%
397 votes
It sounds like he's taking advantage of Walmart's return policy.
9%
128 votes
I think it's really stupid.
18%
260 votes
I'm not sure.
10%
140 votes
n/a
22%
321 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
4 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| he's passionate about it and he has a point, they are rediculous | 0.07% | 1 |
| get over it | 0.07% | 1 |
| it proves what i wrote earlier. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i only wish it would work that way, i'd help!! | 0.07% | 1 |
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