Video: The Internet’s greatest viral news clip

posted at 8:52 pm on March 17, 2008 by Allahpundit

What else is an Irishman supposed to post on St. Patty’s Day when he’s drunk and tired?

Two years old and nothing’s topped it. And nothing ever will.

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I got nothin’.

ctmom on March 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Are you Irish, AP?

jaime on March 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM

True, nothing may ever top that.

JammieWearingFool on March 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM

It could be a crack head that, uh, got a hold of the wrong stuff and is up in the tree actin’ like a leprechaun.

malan89 on March 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM

Allah, Great Minds Think Alike. But you missed the second video.

Debbie Schlussel on March 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM

I got nothin’.

ctmom on March 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM

I do have to say (in my best Irish accent), “Dat wuz da shiznit!”

AP, you’re Irish? I didn’t know cyborgs claimed ethnicity.

It must be a 6 Guinness night…

Dr.Cwac.Cwac on March 17, 2008 at 9:03 PM

Always after me Lucky Charms….

Bigfoot on March 17, 2008 at 9:03 PM

The Jeremiah Wright I know

Kini on March 17, 2008 at 9:03 PM

At the value of gold vs. the dollar right now, you almost can’t blame them.

HitNRun on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Are you Irish, AP?

Yup, half. Although … I’m drinking English beer. Shhhhhhh.

Allahpundit on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Allahpundit on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Bloody wanker!

Dr.Cwac.Cwac on March 17, 2008 at 9:05 PM

“Don’t tell me leprechauns don’t matter. ‘I have a leprechaun’ — just words? ‘We hold these leprechauns to be self-evident, and all leprechauns are created equal’ — just words? ‘Leprechauns have nothing to fear but leprechauns themselves’ — just words? Just speeches?” — Barack Obama.

ForNow on March 17, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Yup, half. Although … I’m drinking English beer.

My people were from Ireland, but my Father’s side was Presbyterian, so I’m drinking Scotch.

jaime on March 17, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Uh, this is some early April Fool’s joke, right? These people can’t be that stupid or serious.

seanhackbarth on March 17, 2008 at 9:09 PM

“To me, it look like a leprechaun to me…”

I will never get tired of that.

tdau1997 on March 17, 2008 at 9:11 PM

Irish here. Rap Lover too.

Clip # 2 rules! Can’t stop laughing, nor gettin’ wit it. “CRACK HEAD” **skritch** LOLOL!

Thanks AP, for just a perfect end to a fine St. Paddy’s day,

And a shout out to all the other Irish here!

inviolet on March 17, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Ireland…huh….well then…G’Day Mate!!!

m0nkeyb0y on March 17, 2008 at 9:12 PM

Yup, half. Although … I’m drinking English beer. Shhhhhhh.

Allahpundit on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Drinking Limey beer on St. Paddys day. Say 3 our fathers and 3 Hail Mary’s, or the IRA will pay you a visit tonight!

conservnut on March 17, 2008 at 9:13 PM

Oh, I don’t think these folks were stupid regarding this urban legend at all, they just had a lot of fun with the whole thing.

Iron_Chef on March 17, 2008 at 9:13 PM

I like the “leprechaun flute” guy’s deadpan delivery.

“Passed down for thousands of years from my great great grandfather, who was Irish.”

Bugler on March 17, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Classic.

WisCon on March 17, 2008 at 9:18 PM

So, the little bugger is kinda like Obama. Shine a light on him to get a better look, and he scurries for cover.

ArtLindsey on March 17, 2008 at 9:18 PM

ForNow on March 17, 2008 at 9:08 PM

So this is where we are going? OK….

McD-Day: War’s over, man. Wormer dropped the big one.
O’Bluto: Over? Did you say “over”? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the leprechauns bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
O’Otter: Leprechauns?
O’Boon: Forget it, he’s rolling.
O’Bluto: And it ain’t over now. ‘Cause when the goin’ gets tough…
[thinks hard]
O’Bluto: the leprechauns get goin’! Who’s with me? Let’s go!
[runs out, alone; then returns]
O’Bluto: What the f*ck happened to the leprechauns I used to know? Where’s the spirit? Where’s the guts, huh? “Ooh, us leprechauns are afraid to go with ya Bluto, us leprechauns might get in a wee bit of trouble.” Well just kiss my green leprechaun ass from now on! Not me! I’m not gonna take this. McWormer, he’s a dead man! McMarmalard, dead! O’Niedermeyer…

Dr.Cwac.Cwac on March 17, 2008 at 9:18 PM

I’ve got an Irish great-great, but that’s the best I can do. And I’m drinking Diet Coke. Alone. With my cat.

/I am sooooo sad.

Bob's Kid on March 17, 2008 at 9:19 PM

Hahaha.

Where tha’ gold at?

aengus on March 17, 2008 at 9:21 PM

The Obamas will NOT be happy to see that American flag flying in the yard that’s for sure.

SouthernGent on March 17, 2008 at 9:23 PM

Yup, half. Although … I’m drinking English beer. Shhhhhhh.
Allahpundit on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Heh. Me, too. My wife is part Irish (but she wears orange, not green) and we had the traditional corned beef dinner yesterday. I risked blasphemy by drinking an English beer with the meal.

Cheers!

Slublog on March 17, 2008 at 9:27 PM

I like the “leprechaun flute” guy’s deadpan delivery.

“Passed down for thousands of years from my great great grandfather, who was Irish.”

Bugler on March 17, 2008 at 9:16 PM

The Black Irish! >:D

BTW, the guy that wanted to dig up the gold reminds me of Charles “Peanut” Tillman fro the Chicago Bears!

LOL!

Peanut Tillman

Chakra Hammer on March 17, 2008 at 9:28 PM

Everyone from the kids to the tv anchors played it really straight. It fooled me. The ridiculous sketch should have tipped it off to me.

Someone help me find some good corned beef.

seanhackbarth on March 17, 2008 at 9:29 PM

this is a little early but..

Go Colts!
Go Bears!

Chakra Hammer on March 17, 2008 at 9:30 PM

It could be a crackhead!

LLLLLLLLLLLLLINGER LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLONGER!!!

Vyce on March 17, 2008 at 9:33 PM

Chakra Hammer on March 17, 2008 at 9:30 PM

I’m still mourning the end of football season.

Don’t remind me.

Slublog on March 17, 2008 at 9:34 PM

The amateur sketch kinda looks like Smokey the Bear….maybe he is moonlighting in these toughest of times….giggle.

m0nkeyb0y on March 17, 2008 at 9:35 PM

BTW, GO COWBOYS!!!!!

m0nkeyb0y on March 17, 2008 at 9:38 PM

I love that sketch that they actually showed! It really doesn’t get any better than that

Pam on March 17, 2008 at 9:38 PM

This is sad.

I see Leprechauns only when I’m drunk and they’re usually drunk too.

But this?

I think somebody distributed defective cocaine in the Hood.

Anyway, in other news, I received in the mail today a letter from Dick Cheney inviting me to a party in the White House to celebrate his semi-annual release from the Bunker.

Indy Conservative on March 17, 2008 at 9:47 PM

I don’t drink, but after watching that vid I doubt I’d pass a breathalyzer test.

sulla on March 17, 2008 at 9:47 PM

Oh, I see they got Master P on the case. Good, I wouldn’t trust anyone other than Master P to hunt down no leprechaun!

Seixon on March 17, 2008 at 9:48 PM

Are you Irish, AP?

Yup, half. Although … I’m drinking English beer. Shhhhhhh.

Allahpundit on March 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Can’t you put the Newcastle down for St. Pats and quaff some Harp?

JetBoy on March 17, 2008 at 9:49 PM

What the hell?

29Victor on March 17, 2008 at 9:50 PM

i am so sorry for being a white republican.

custer on March 17, 2008 at 9:51 PM

Ach! If a bloody Irishman can have a holiday for himself, then I want a wee holiday for the Scots!

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM

Ach! If a bloody Irishman can have a holiday for himself, then I want a wee holiday for the Scots!

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM

Hey now…you have the Firth of Fourth…

JetBoy on March 17, 2008 at 9:55 PM

That was damn funny. Brilliant acting. I give it 2 thumbs up (3 if I had ‘em).

HawaiiLwyr on March 17, 2008 at 9:58 PM

The Black Irish! >:D

They exist…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLDXr7Dwh54

Tom_Shipley on March 17, 2008 at 10:01 PM

KISS ME, I’M ~~IRISH~~ DRUNK

Ugly on March 17, 2008 at 10:03 PM

This is 2 yrs old?! How did I manage to miss it? (You don’t have to answer that)

I’m still mourning the end of football season.

Don’t remind me.

Slublog on March 17, 2008 at 9:34 PM

Hockey’s still going on! Go Pens!

4shoes on March 17, 2008 at 10:08 PM

Tom_Shipley on March 17, 2008 at 10:01 PM

Ah, it’s not close to being as good as the Dubliners version.

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 10:09 PM

This was filmed outside of Chicago’s Trinity Church, right?

I ask because I think the woman in the car is Michelle. Maybe, maybe not; but they certainly do think alike.

Gartrip on March 17, 2008 at 10:12 PM

How embarrassing for old Mobile…

Zorro on March 17, 2008 at 10:13 PM

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 10:09 PM

No way, Lizzy rules!

Tom_Shipley on March 17, 2008 at 10:13 PM

Tom_Shipley on March 17, 2008 at 10:13 PM

Well, at least it’s better than Metalica’s version.

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM

Vyce! Yes, linger longer indeed…

“They gave the leprechaun UPS. I thought the leprechaun was dead. That’s just how it was.”

Jim Treacher on March 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM

Nothing embarassing for old Mobile, everybody was evidently in on the joke. Maybe some local stores and restaurants got a little extra business. Besides, the fewer who actually believe in the leprechaun stuff, the fewer for the rest of us to split the pot of gold with….

I was probably being too nice to Obama with the fake quotes about leprechauns. He was actually talking about how words matter.

“God DAMN America” – Jeremiah Wright.
“Don’t tell me words don’t matter.” – Barack Obama.

“Fact number eight: we started the AIDS virus” – Jeremiah Wright.
“Just words?” – Barack Obama.

“No black woman will ever be considered for anything outside of what she can give with her body.” – Jeremiah Wright.
“Just words? Just speeches?” – Barack Obama.

ForNow on March 17, 2008 at 10:26 PM

meh

urbancenturion on March 17, 2008 at 10:39 PM

That ancient flute should be in a museum.

Wow, never saw that one before. That was hilarious. Steve Martin couldn’t have written funnier dialog.

John on March 17, 2008 at 10:44 PM

Meh….. I am sure they will be voting this time around…… for the leprechaun,

……. then will sue because their votes weren’t counted, for the leprechaun,

……. then they will protest, for the leprechaun,

……. then the riots will start, with chants …. “No Leprechaun, No Peace! No Leprechaun, No Peace! No Leprechaun, No Peace!”

……. can’t wait.

Seven Percent Solution on March 17, 2008 at 10:45 PM

How embarrassing for old Mobile…

….tell me about it…I LIVE HERE!!!

alabudboy on March 17, 2008 at 10:52 PM

Wow small world. I live in Daphne, Al. Just next door, and usually safer although even that is changing now.

ClassicCon on March 17, 2008 at 11:04 PM

Talk about missed opportunitys,capture
the little guy and drop it,oh what am I thinking,
with a parachute of course,over the border of
Afghanistan and Pakistan and sit back and watch
AQ deal with it! Haha

canopfor on March 17, 2008 at 11:23 PM

This has been on kimmel

V15J on March 17, 2008 at 11:27 PM

I always wondered where South Park got the idea for the leprechaun episode…mystery solved.

silenced majority on March 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM

Oh please.

This leprechaun clip is nothing when compared to the greatest, the funniest, the most magnificent viral news clip of all time… Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the incomparable

Bub Rub and Lil Sis.

DelD on March 17, 2008 at 11:43 PM

Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid!

NickJ on March 18, 2008 at 12:22 AM

DelD on March 17, 2008 at 11:43 PM

Woo! Whoooo!! LMAO!

But seriously i have problems sleeping If people started wooo whooing! outside my house for no good reason, I could get agitated and angry. >:D

Chakra Hammer on March 18, 2008 at 12:26 AM

Tom_Shipley on March 17, 2008 at 10:13 PM

Well, at least it’s better than Metalica’s version.

MarkoMancuso on March 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM

I like the Metallica version better. :{

Chakra Hammer on March 18, 2008 at 12:37 AM

YouTube – Bubb Rubb and Leprechaun Mix

TroubledMonkey on March 18, 2008 at 1:00 AM

A few pints of Guinness and then this finishes of my St Patrick’s day tradition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckuYqekEUfE

TBinSTL on March 18, 2008 at 1:28 AM

“Don’t tell me leprechauns don’t matter. ‘I have a leprechaun’ — just words? ‘We hold these leprechauns to be self-evident, and all leprechauns are created equal’ — just words? ‘Leprechauns have nothing to fear but leprechauns themselves’ — just words? Just speeches?” — Barack Obama.

ForNow on March 17, 2008 at 9:08 PM

LOL, don’t you mean O’Bama?

PolitiNOOB on March 18, 2008 at 2:35 AM

Such a great video.

Roebuck on March 18, 2008 at 4:44 AM

That is the NBC station down here on the Gulf Coast. Way to represent…yo!

al sends

afterdarknesslight on March 18, 2008 at 7:00 AM

Comic…gold?

James on March 18, 2008 at 7:48 AM

I just saw the video for the first time literally two days ago. :-p

Though I hadn’t seen the remix, which was classic.

OneGyT on March 18, 2008 at 9:32 AM