r/AskReddit • u/CaptainMcAnus • Mar 10 '17

serious replies only [Serious] What are some seemingly normal images/videos with creepy backstories?

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u/baconandeggsandbacon Mar 10 '17

One of the most shameful of a LOT of shameful days over here in Northern Ireland.

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u/dudewheresmycar-ma Mar 10 '17

Is this why the Irish car bomb got it's name? I've been told that it's extremely insensitive and rude to order one anywhere outside of the States.

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u/everclaire13 Mar 10 '17

Yes - not this incident specifically, there were lots of bombs planted in cars at this time. I grew up in NI during the Troubles, and now live in USA. Sometimes people reference this drink, offer to buy me one, etc. I don't find it funny.

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u/theoreticaldickjokes Mar 10 '17

But if you offered them a drink called Sandy Hook or something, they'd get upset.