Whether you get to work on a plane, train or automobile, the daily commute is something that we all deal with. And to be fair, Irish transportation is generally not too bad and can often lead to quite a bit of entertainment.
But have you ever wondered which mode of Irish transportation you would like to be reincarnated as? Ah, just me then. But sure humour me!
- Bus Éireann
This is your reincarnation destiny if you exhibit any of the following tendencies:
You have a strange tendency to ask people for their student cards, something your friends have grown to tolerate. Your house has only one bathroom, which is always out of order and for some reason smells like feet. Security is important to you, so your attic is rigged with surveillance cameras, to ensure that nobody steals your suitcases and other luggage.
A big fan of local traveling, you like to stay in Ireland for a ‘staycation’ during the summer holidays. Pets have always surrounded you and your family, your preferred dog of choice being a red Irish setter called Micheál. A mild form of Tourette’s Syndrome has affected you from birth, with the most common involuntary phrase being “Stand clear. Luggage doors operating”.
- Irish Rail
This is the fate of the adventurous soul - you live life in the fast lane, unless there’s a signal fault. You’ve recently undergone a bit of a makeover and you’re enjoying being at your physical peak. You have a limited selection of food in your fridge: pink Snacks, very basic sandwiches, Tayto and shortbread that’s dangerously close to its expiration date.
Your bathrooms are terrifying, with doors that open and close automatically at their leisure. For some strange reason, every time you visit Kilkenny you start walking backwards. Doctors haven’t been able to explain the reasoning behind it, but sure it’s all part of your charm. You’re a big fan of GAA, with a hurley-stuffed kit bag constantly in tow. English is your first language, yet you’ve somehow mastered the ability to say “Thank You” at the end of every sentence and sure why not, ya gas eejit!
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You’re very tight with money. ANd to be fair, you always do what’s asked of you, but you’ll do the bare minimum, you cheeky yoke! Your figure is very plain, aside from the giant wings attached to your side, which, in fairness, you dress in a very flattering way.
Time-keeping is something you take very seriously, even going so far as to play a siren whenever you’re on time or, God forbid, early for something. Your crew tolerate your constant scheming ways to make money out of them, but prefer you in small doses. A prolonged amount of time spent around you results in leg cramps, starvation and an unexplained purchase of several scratch cards per person.
- The Two Legs God Gave You
My God aren’t you as fit and healthy? Good thing you’re so modest about it! No better woman to be out pounding the roads all day, everyday. You bought an ergonomically-designed pair of runners to get you to and from work and there’s been no stopping you since, even though they’re discarded THE MINUTE you get in the door of work. God forbid anyone would catch sight of them!
You can be quite high-maintenance but that’s all part of your character. When the slightest touch of frost comes, you’re the first one with the spikes attached to your runners, and why shouldn’t you? It’s like a death trap out there. Now the ski poles were a bit unnecessary last March, but your heart was in the right place!
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Which mode of Irish transportation best describes you? Have we left any out? We'd love to hear your own interpretations, get commenting!
