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Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Éire / Ireland@lemmy.world · 8 days ago

Fiddle-laden fake trailer reignites debate about Hollywood’s Irish stereotypes

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Fiddle-laden fake trailer reignites debate about Hollywood’s Irish stereotypes

www.theguardian.com

Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Éire / Ireland@lemmy.world · 8 days ago
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Clip turned out to be a stunt, but strength of reaction speaks to genuine affront at Ireland’s portrayal on big screen
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  • Skullgrid@lemmy.world
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    actual trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPT8_Ls3n8

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    Some of the comments on the YouTube video are gas. This is so obviously a piss take.

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      One of my favourites: “If us Irish people had internet I’m sure we’d be offended by this.”

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    The worst part of all this for me is that some people in Ireland lean heavily into the paddy whackery for the sake of tourism. That just validates the stereotypes to the people who pass through here, in significant numbers.

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