Category Archives: Stupidest Thing

The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (18/8/12)

Posted on Aug 18, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to the Irish Olympic homecoming “controversy” that was reported on extensively as the Games came to a close. Seems plenty of people wanted the chance to have an Italia 90 style welcome home party for … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (11/8/12) – With Extra Olympic Edition!

Posted on Aug 11, 2012 by NFB

Last weekend saw another absence of this series, again due to commitments that kept me internet free for the weekend. But that just means I’ve been able to come up with a twofold bumper edition of “Stupidest Things” this week, … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (29/7/12)

Posted on Jul 29, 2012 by NFB

Two weeks worth of stuff for this entry, after a hiatus last weekend due to personal commitments that kept me away from the internet most of the weekend. Third place goes to Youth Defence, the Irish (heavily funded from the … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (14/7/12)

Posted on Jul 14, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to the Mitt Romney campaign team, specifically the department responsible for the graphic representation of his attack ads. Attack ads, in a US Presidential campaign, are part and parcel of the whole process. But in … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (16/6/12)

Posted on Jun 16, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week, well I figured that Jedward have borne enough of my wrath over the last few weeks. So, instead, I’ll go for Justin Bieber, whose fans on Twitter are so numerous as to constantly have something related … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (9/6/12)

Posted on Jun 9, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to the protocols surrounding the Olympic Flame, which allows people like Jedward to carry it around. (Yeah, I know it seems like I’m picking on them a lot recently, but I play the hand I’m … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week 3/6/12

Posted on Jun 3, 2012 by NFB

Third place must go to some Jedward fan. Jedward went out to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest last Saturday, and didn’t do too well. Apparently not being able to hold a note is some sort of negative in … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (26/05/12)

Posted on May 26, 2012 by NFB

I know I said I would devote this entry to the “No” side of the campaign, but I just couldn’t find enough suitable entries. I just couldn’t pass off giving third place to this exchange from the Vincent Browne show, … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (19/05/2012)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by NFB

This week, it’s an Irish political party special devoted to the “Yes” side of the Fiscal Compact debate, who have been busy putting their foots in their mouths all over the place. There are many to pick from and it … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (13/5/12)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to Fox News, and the initial headline they put up in response to President Obama’s declaration regards gay marriage. They altered it pretty quickly. I’m not sure why they did, considering how the first headline … Continue reading →

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