This hilarious video nails what it’s like to have an Irish name
This must-see video perfectly captures what it’s like to have an Irish name.
It features comedy sketch group – Just These, Please – in a hilarious musical parody of Destiny Child’s “Bootylicious.”
As the three of them walk into an American coffee shop, they are asked their names.
Immediately, the trio breaks into song, voicing the struggles of Irish spelling to the barista, who looks as lost as ever.
When you order coffee with an Irish name #irish #irishproblems #struggle #stress #spelling pic.twitter.com/gHDA42pfF0
— Just These, Please (@justheseplease) August 10, 2018
Aoife, Siobhan, and Domnhall ask him: “Can you handle this?”
They begin breaking down the spelling of common Irish names to the rhythmic beat: “There’s a ‘B’ in Siobhan. Use a ‘V’, you’d be wrong.”
Decked out in 80s neon jackets and scrunchies, the group’s groovy moves and thumbs up totally make the video.
Domnahll takes up the rap as the names slowly grow more and more complicated. He tells of the ‘M’ in Niamh and ‘DHB’ in the end of Meadhb.
When you order coffee with an Irish name #irish #irishproblems #struggle #stress #spelling pic.twitter.com/gHDA42pfF0
— Just These, Please (@justheseplease) August 10, 2018
“My cousin’s name is Caoimhe, even I find that one quite tough,” Siobhan sings and gets low in a purple jumpsuit.
The "name contains seven silent letters.” They poke fun at the ridiculousness of Irish pronunciation.
Throughout the video, the three singers constantly change outfits, highlighting all the classic 80s garb.
The comedians also use giant letter balloons as props, spelling everything out for the American barista.
However, the group hits their main stride when they get to the chorus: “I don’t think you’re ready for this spelling.”
The whole music video is gas and gets across their main message perfectly:
When it comes to Irish names, “don’t spell phonetically.”
Check out the full video below:
