Be careful ordering your Irish beer this weekend
The phrase "black and tan" is a bit loaded.
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This from the comments on that site - funny stuff by the way:
"The black owner of Nike, obviously, would be the first to complain about an encroachment on his racial dignity, but is unable to express a similar respect for Irish people."
Phil, I thought I knew ya!
Posted by PDXLifer | March 14, 2012 11:56 AM
Anyone familiar with Irish history already knows this bit of trivia and I've often wondered how the term ever came to be applied to a mix of Harp and Guinness?
Posted by Mr. Grumpy | March 14, 2012 12:18 PM
The drink predates the military force.
Posted by Pragmatic Portlander | March 14, 2012 12:26 PM
Can't wait to see their Cossack boots. That swoosh goes great with a shashka!
Posted by Mojo | March 14, 2012 1:28 PM
Sometimes everyone just needs to get over their own bad selves. Seriously, I never heard of "Black & Tan" as being an offense to the Irish, and Nike was clearly referring to the beverage. They are cool looking shoes though, and I might just buy a pair.
Posted by Usual Kevin | March 14, 2012 1:28 PM
Usual Kevin. -- U.K. -- Hmmm. Easy, just funnin'.
Posted by Mojo | March 14, 2012 1:32 PM
Nothing beats the Irish Car Bomb:
shot of Jamison and Baileys dropped into a 1/2 pint of Guinness and chugged on the spot so it doesn't curdle. Mmmmmm.
Posted by Anthony | March 14, 2012 2:14 PM
Whatever the color of your libations, may I offer this Irish toast a few days early?
Here's to you, here's to me, the best of friends we'll always be.
But if we ever disagree, forget you here's to ME!
Posted by Bolo | March 14, 2012 4:57 PM