'We are sets mad down here". There'll be "straight sets, illicit sets, wild sets, casual sets, gay sets, unprotected sets -- whatever turns you on!'
So goes a radio advert for the normally conservative Munster Fleadh Cheoil.
The advertisement has caused uproar in Kerry, where some listeners claim the ad has left them confused.
The advertisement's creator is Nick Ryan, honorary public relations officer for the fleadh. Some 30 years ago he created the 'Just One Cornetto' ice cream jingle, one of the most popular ever.
Now living in Kenmare, Mr Ryan, who plays traditional music locally, said he tried to liven up news of the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2008.
Amusing
"At the end of the day it was just an amusing way to present a fleadh, rather than just the usual 'diddle-da' advertisement," he said.
John Greene, a presenter with Radio Kerry, says the radio has had "an unmerciful amount" of text messages and calls about the advertisement, but only about half are complaints. Other calls are defending it and seeing it as a bit of a laugh. Radio Kerry is to continue running the ad.
OK, the secret is out. Yes, I'm the eejit at the session who retells the joke from an hour ago. "Oh man, I heard this great joke the other day, there was a dog, a cat and a walrus..."
Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/uproar-in-kerry-as-fleadh-goes-sets-mad-1433792.html
So funny I had to share
Jonathan
# Posted on July 21st 2008 by Jonathan Roche
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
That's HILARIOUS!!!
# Posted on July 21st 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Sorry - already posted here http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/18443.
# Posted on July 21st 2008 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Well, at least I know when to avoid the area...
# Posted on July 21st 2008 by ceolachan
"unprotected sets" could land you in the hospital...
# Posted on July 21st 2008 by ceolachan
... and you'll not be alone when you get out of hospital. It is scary business.
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by tracywag
Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
By Anne Lucey
Wednesday July 16 2008
'We are sets mad down here". There'll be "straight sets, illicit sets, wild sets, casual sets, gay sets, unprotected sets -- whatever turns you on!'
So goes a radio advert for the normally conservative Munster Fleadh Cheoil.
The advertisement has caused uproar in Kerry, where some listeners claim the ad has left them confused.
The advertisement's creator is Nick Ryan, honorary public relations officer for the fleadh. Some 30 years ago he created the 'Just One Cornetto' ice cream jingle, one of the most popular ever.
Now living in Kenmare, Mr Ryan, who plays traditional music locally, said he tried to liven up news of the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2008.
Amusing
"At the end of the day it was just an amusing way to present a fleadh, rather than just the usual 'diddle-da' advertisement," he said.
John Greene, a presenter with Radio Kerry, says the radio has had "an unmerciful amount" of text messages and calls about the advertisement, but only about half are complaints. Other calls are defending it and seeing it as a bit of a laugh. Radio Kerry is to continue running the ad.
- Anne Lucey
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/uproar-in-kerry-as-fleadh-goes-sets-mad-1433792.html
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Commence with the puns...
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
I mean, who doesn't enjoy a little sets from time to time, no?
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/18492
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by EastPole
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Wow, and I forgot I commented on it. OK, going back to bed now! Zzz...
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
And this had already been posted here as well http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/18443 as I pointed out in the 18492 thread!
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
OK, the secret is out. Yes, I'm the eejit at the session who retells the joke from an hour ago. "Oh man, I heard this great joke the other day, there was a dog, a cat and a walrus..."
"Dude, Dave just told that joke an hour ago."
"Really?"
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
"Uh...yeah, and you even laughed at it."
"I did?!?"
# Posted on July 24th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
So - what *is* the joke about the dog, the cat and the walrus?
# Posted on July 25th 2008 by nicholas
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
SWFL,
He who laughs last, is a slow thinker.
# Posted on July 25th 2008 by bodhran bliss
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
Reminds me of a scene from a Danger Mouse cartoon:
"Sir, why did you join the Foreign Legion?"
"To forget."
"Forget what?"
"I don't know, I forget."
# Posted on July 25th 2008 by AlBrown
Re: Uproar in Kerry as fleadh goes 'sets mad'
What's the name of that disease where you can't remember anything? I don't know. I forgot it.
# Posted on July 26th 2008 by fauxcelt