Thursday March 17, 2005
Erin Go Bragh
So, how many of you are wearing green today? Does anyone even care past the age of 12? Who out there purposely didn’t wear green, hoping that some cute guy/girl would give them a little pinch??
I’m pretty sure I haven’t worn green every St. Patrick’s Day, and I can’t remember the last time I gave or received any pinching. Despite it being a tradition, I think I’d have a problem pinching the CEO if he chose not to dress festively. I’m guessing this is why only elementary school kids dole out the traditional punishment—little kids have no scruples when it comes to such things, and they even derive a bit of sadistic glee from seeking out people to pinch.
Anyway, from my unofficial survey of the like 5 people I’ve paid attention to today, I’d say about half the people have some sort of green on, including myself. Not wanting to be too ridiculous by dressing all in green, I have managed a subdued combination in the form of a lime green and white 3/4 sleeved baseball shirt purchased during my sister’s mandatory stop at the Hard Rock Cafe in Berlin. The sleeves are green, as is the writing, and I feel that this is sufficient.
It’s all so silly when you think about it—I’m not even Irish! :)
Posted at 12:26 PM |
LOL that’s kinda funny, actually. Anyone pinch you yet?
2 | Posted by: Jennifer
on March 17, 2005 @ 1:02 PM
I am actually wearing green trousers today, but St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean a thing here in the Old World ;) except of course when you’re irish!
5 | Posted by: Leonieke on March 17, 2005 @ 3:04 PMHehe well, I guess the assumption is that we Americans tend to be mutts—hence it seems that almost everyone is at least a little Irish. Even when that’s not the case, few people turn down an excuse to drink lots of beer, lol.
Although…I’m not Irish and I hate beer, so I guess I’m a bit of an anomaly. :) It’s not a huge deal here, really. More of a “fun” thing, I guess.
6 | Posted by: Jennifer on March 17, 2005 @ 3:57 PM
I had some green clothes on but this .. regardless from St. P’s day :)
Funny actually because it where a green sweather, green trousers and yes .. green coat. Must be coincidence.
After messing up last year, I made sure all kids had on green this time :D
10 | Posted by: AGK on March 18, 2005 @ 6:52 AMThis 3/17 would have been my grandfather’s 84th birthday. My brother and I have toasted his memory for each of the 5 years we’ve been without him, and that particular pint always tastes better than anything.
A birthday on St. Patrick’s day- how cool, and he definitely thought so. Ironically, he was genetically English. Ha!
11 | Posted by: Keir on March 18, 2005 @ 10:58 PM
