Red Dead Redemption Upsets the Irish

[Xyphon]

Was bound to happen sooner or later, though I wasn't expecting the Irish to be the first ones to get butthurt. This surprised me a bit.

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Get over it; there's really nothing to complain about, other than a minor stereotype which virtually every country has in one form or another.

I personally don't advocate the use of stereotypes, considering I hate how Hollywood portrays people from Louisiana as being super-Cajun coons who live on the boondocks. But really, it has to originate from somewhere, and the only person you need to blame is the jackass who started it.

So, screw you, ancestors of every known stereotype. I hope you're proud of the damage you caused.

You didn't seriously just say "coons"?

The word "Coon" or "Coonass" is used to describe people of Cajun ethnicity. Some of us use the word to descibe ourselves and some think it as an ethnic slur.

Just in case you didn't know.

I was thinking more along the lines of a racial slur for blacks.

I sometimes hear it used as an racial slur to African Americans, but very, very rarely. It's mainly for Cajuns.

 

[xHipaboo420x]

I very rarely drink as a matter of interest.

And are you offended by the deployment of the 'drunken Irish' stereotype?

 

[WanderingBiscuits]

I'm irish . It doesn't bother me in the slightest. Who cares about stereotypes? Its not like they affect us in any way.


Also i hate people who get offended by this particular stereotype. Lets be honest its not completely unfounded. Half of Dublin City is made up of alcoholics.

 

[Olikunmissile]

Meh, get over it. Everyone takes the piss out of everyone, you only make yourselves look bad when you cry about it.

 

[Ninjamedic]

Irish and don't give a shit, Incidentally anyone know how to post videos from youtube?

 

[USSR]

I swear, no one has a sense of humor anymore.

I take offense to that!

Woah woah woah!

Its alright, I'll go buy you some OxyClean and Hercules Hooks.

 

[Subzerowings]

*sigh*
Why are they offended because of one character?
Were Americans offended when "Destroy all Humans!" came out?

Irish and don't give a shit, Incidentally anyone know how to post videos from youtube?

1. Copy the URL.
2. Cut away the excess parts like so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6OsZDdtjwg becomes youtube=G6OsZDdtjwg
3. Put between brackets like so [ youtube=G6OsZDdtjwg ] (without the space between the brackets and the link).
4. Profit!

 

[Flamezdudes]

I'm over half irish and it didn't sour my game. I found it hilarious.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

I'm Irish and the only part of the character that offended me was his godawful accent.

 

[Jack and Calumon]

Well shiver me shamrocks and call me paddy. More Typical Stereotypes!

Sorry to all Irish people here, but I couldn't resist it. Besides, us Brits have an equally as hard time being stereotyped as Tea drinking Upper Class rich chaps. Which barely any of us are. In fact, I'd say England has got more drunks than Ireland! Welcome to BOOZE BRITAIN!

Calumon: Jack, your shaking my Tea...

 

[Ninjamedic]

I'm Irish and the only part of the character that offended me was his godawful accent.

What was it?

 

[Lemon Of Life]

I was offended, being French, that Gaul is in such a strategically vulnerable position in Rome Total War. I'd appreciate it if they sorted that out, thanks.

 

[GBlair88]

Shouldn't that be:

"The shhhtereotype of the drunken Paddy will AGAIN be taken advantage of(Hic), as the game'shhh town drunk is called 'Irishhhh' ya feckin' bastards"

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Herr herr.

Half of Dublin City is made up of alcoholics.

And the other half are the bar staff. Boom boom.

Ok I'll stop making bad jokes now.

 

[Shapsters]

I truly hope Rockstar doesn't change anything within the game. Irish is a character, a funny, entertaining and memorable character just like West Dickens and Seth. Rockstar is known for great characters and sometimes they do offend but is it not all in good fun and for the sake of entertainment?

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

Wow. I guess they didn't see The Departed.


(I mean, that movie has nothing to do with Red Dead Redemption, but it sure makes fun of the Irish. Or maybe just New Yorkers. Not positive.)

 

[anthony87]

The Herald you say?

That would lead me to believe that the dude who wrote the article is more than likely a yuppie, stick up the ass kind of guy who rarely touches video games.

Trust me, if any Irish gamer would take offense to the character Irish then chances are they wouldn't be playing a Rockstar game in the first place.


......I'm Irish btw.

 

[anthony87]

Wow. I guess they didn't see The Departed.


(I mean, that movie has nothing to do with Red Dead Redemption, but it sure makes fun of the Irish. Or maybe just New Yorkers. Not positive.)

The Departed is set in Boston which is populated mainly by Irish/Americans.

 

[DividedUnity]

Yeah but this stereotype is actually believed by alot of people which is why theyre getting so pissy.

And?

Americans are stereotyped as being fat and lazy, but are they?
A good bit, yes, but not all.

Irish are stereotyped as drunks, but are they?
Same goes for them. A little bit yes, but not all.

All in good humor; no reason to believe they are a "special stereotype" in any way.

A stereotype is a joke and everyone can take those in good stead. Its just alot of people get angry when people believe them as truththats all I was saying. Im not saying that stereotypes are true or sometimes true its when people believe that they are true is when they are not taken with a pinch of salt.

 

[abban]

I'm Irish, and let me tell you this, the Evening Herald is a rag. No one takes it seriously. Irish people love a joke more than any nation in the world and we love these stupid stereotypes. The game sold out in all the shops here yesterday and no one gives a crap about that character. So ignore what that stupid newspaper printed.