I’m not Irish and I’m not drinking green beer for you or for anyone, but here on Manolo for the Big Girl we are all about inclusion, so in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I give you the Irish Rugby National Team.
“Omg this is so unfair. Is he really not wearing the hat? The email said we HAD to wear the hat. It’s like he doesn’t even CARE it’s Esther Williams’ birthday. He is SO not getting my evite for the Million Dollar Mermaid watch party.”
“Dear God, it’s been uh, a really long time since my last, uh, confession. I’ve probably done a lot of bad stuff I can’t remember now. I forgot to wear the hat and now I’m not going to get invited to Colin’s Million Dollar Mermaid thing. But before I die, I really want to see James Heaslip finish his choreography for that Beyonce song. Amen.”
“Yeah kinda like this, but you know, imagine we’re in leotards and I’ve got a sort of reticulated metal glove. No trust me, It looks fierce.”
“…And then get this, HE says ‘If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it!’ I’m like DAMN, you’ve already got that scary-ass robot glove. What more do you want?”
“NO! I don’t even UNDERSTAND that glove. Then what happened?”
“He was all like, you never listen. You’ve always got your head miles away, stuck between some guys’ thighs. What about my needs?”
“You’re a GREAT listener. Remember when that hooker stole my wallet in Prague? You were totally there for me, and hello! You’re not the one with the robot claw! Ohmigoddon’tlook.”
“What?!”
“No seriously, don’t look! OMG he’s SHAMELESS. Doesn’t he know you’re WITH somebody?GOD. Just pretend you don’t see him. Oh geeze, he’s made eye contact. Sigh…it’s just not your lucky day.”
Thank you Plummy! What a great start to the day :) Also, I will be singing the title of this post all day long.
Comment by Melissa — March 17, 2010 @ 9:05 am
I suddenly understand your passion for the sport. I had NO idea!
Comment by Mrs. Hendricks — March 17, 2010 @ 9:58 am
Adorable!
I’m of Irish ancestry on both sides of the family, and I find whole fake-accent-and-green-beer thing on St. Patrick’s Day really kind of irritating.
But this — this is a fine way to celebrate the day!
Comment by Mifty — March 17, 2010 @ 11:27 am
Mrs Hendricks, my first kiss was with an Australian rugby player (very romantic, he won it in a poker game. Just what every girl dreams of) so I’ve been enthusiastic about the sport ever since.
Comment by Plumcake — March 17, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
Oh Melissa, I live to serve. I’ve had Single Ladies in my head, so I’ll trade you for Irish Eyes.
Comment by Plumcake — March 17, 2010 @ 12:13 pm
Having known quite a few rugby players the captions make this a million times better than it already was, and it was already a pretty great way to start the day. Thanks, Plummy!
Comment by Beth — March 17, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
Ah, Rugby- now there’s a real macho-man sport, down to the need to occasionally bandage ears, though those pix are suspiciously mud-free.
Thanks for deciding to celebrate this day with beefcake, not corned beef!
Comment by SusanC — March 17, 2010 @ 3:27 pm
Now that’s what I call a St. Patrick’s Day Post!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my 1/4 Irish heart (and other places).
Comment by gemdiva — March 17, 2010 @ 4:22 pm
Oh. My.
Comment by Abby — March 17, 2010 @ 4:44 pm