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I despise this so called holiday. The next fool who tries to pinch me is going to get frost bite.

I can't say I have any particular enjoyment of it myself. Just an excuse people use to make fools of themselves. I'll pass on such things, thank you, and I do not permit any tomfoolery out of my fraternity brothers either.

At the very least, I can look at the bastardization of the intended purpose of celebration as a small victory. I doubt St. Patrick would approve of what his holiday celebration now entails.

Most likely not, considering the excesses that people will go to in his name.

Ugh, what I can't stand are the absolutely gaudy get-ups some people will put on in the name of celebration, to say that they are wearing green--or perhaps an overexuberance of the color. I saw one person today, and I swear I counted no fewer than twenty shades of green on her person. Really, now. Isn't that a bit overkill? Not to mention a fashion "don't."

No amount of green will transform a person into an Irishman. But apparently logic has no place on such occasions.

No, you're quite right. Logic appears to go completely out the window every March the 17th.

Oh, sure it can be a bit silly, but it can be fun in the right light. At least it tends to be lighthearted fun.

Drunken stupidity and green tinted vomit is beyond "silly", child.

I don't get into the drinking. I'm not old enough. But people putting on wacky outfits, or the occasional bad Irish accent... it's good for a laugh, just for one day. Much beyond a day, though, is too much. At least until the next year.

This is supposed to be a representation of one of the richest, most magical places in this world. I think the "wacky outfits" and the bad accents are a poor way to celebrate such a wealth of history and culture. There is more to Ireland than the color green and copious amounts of alcohol.

Oh, I know that. My mortal dad's family is Irish. It's a caricature, I don't deny that. But, you could say the same thing for Cinco de Mayo, Valentine's Day, May Day, Halloween, even Christmas. But that doesn't mean it has to be serious all the time.

If they were my holidays, I would say the same thing for them. And perhaps if it were serious ever, it would not be so offensive.

"Despise" is a pretty strong word, but it's not my favorite holiday either. I'll usually wear some token green accessory just so people will ignore me for it otherwise.

It is the exact right word.

"Strong" doesn't have to mean "wrong," especially if the feelings are strong to match. I'm more ambivalent about the holiday than anything else, personally.

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