Sunday 25 January 2015

It's Robbie Burns Day!

Och aye, lassies and laddies, 'tis time once again to celebrate the birthday of Scotland's greatest poet. So in the spirit of the Bard hisself, here's my wee annual collection of Scottish LOLs to tickle yer haggis.

It goes without saying that EVERYBODY is Scottish on Robbie Burns Day --


And it's the one day of the year that men can safely wear a skirt in even the most macho of cultures --


Now, WHY are Scots such badasses? Surely the answer is obvious. It's their take-no-prisoners approach to life --




A few months ago, Scotland held a referendum on independence from the U.K. Let's just say the results were not QUITE as expected.


Well, at least they saved the Union Jack.


The referendum demonstrated that there's always hard lessons to be learned in this life.


Now be off with ye or I swear to God I'll start singing "Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon" in my best fake Scottish accent. And none of us wants that.

32 comments:

greekwitch said...

All so funny!!!

Jane and Lance Hattatt said...

Hello Debra,

What fun all of this is!

In Budapest Burns' Night is also celebrated across the city.Our local Scottish Presbyterian church leads the way in letting the hair down, piping in the Haggis, reciting verse from the bard and, generally having a jolly good time. It can all get a little wild by midnight.

Whatever, at least some brave souls are prepared to bare their knees on these exceedingly chilly winter nights. And, some do look good. Pity that Burns' night only comes once a year!

Rommy said...

LOL, I must show my husband the Rabbi Burns one!

Guillaume said...

They are really funny. I want to go back to Scotland. Maybe this summer.

Anonymous said...

lol,!!

DEZMOND said...

they're such a delightful nation, aren't they? Too bad they didn't succeed in saying bye to the queen

Anonymous said...

LOL!!! Love all these, thanks for the laugh!

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

These are just great!!! I love the bagpipe sucking one! In honor of my heritage today and in honor of Scotland's favorite son, we will be hosting our annual Rabbie Burns day, complete with neeps and tatties and a wee dram of whiskey. I raise my glass to you!!

Jeanne said...

LOL ;o) I love Scottish jokes. But then I'm Scottish.
Add a little whiskey to the coffee this morning in celebration! Personally I think I'll add some Godiva...

jaz@octoberfarm said...

starbucks should offer that option. it would make peoples work days pass by a lot better!

Dixie@dcrelief said...

"Putting the beef on....?" Yeah!

You're crazy!!

The Dancing Crone said...

Enjoy your haggis today, Debra!

Lux G. said...

These images are so funny! :D

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

Hahaha! These were great. I would love to visit Scotland. When the heck will that lottery come in?

Fundy Blue said...

Thanks for these Scottish funnies that tickled my Scottish funny bone, Debra! The first "Secret Date" I ever treated my then boyfriend Terry to was a Robbie Burns dinner. I'd love to be in Scotland just once on Burns' day. Have a great week!

Laurent said...

Very funny! Rabbi Burns, LOL!!!

Leanna said...

OMG!!!! I have to go dismantle my keyboard and clean it off. I spewed coffee everywhere when I broke out laughing. I lost it completely and nearly choked while laughing about the one at Bagpipe Training School. These are just too damned funny!

Adam said...

First I've heard of him

Riot Kitty said...

OMG these are great! I'd like to send some people I know to the Scots games.

mxtodis123 said...

These are too funny. I've a wee bit of Scottish in me. Time to celebrate.
Mary

Unknown said...

I think the Scottish and the German accents are the least sexy in the world ;)

Anonymous said...

My daughter just got her kilt back in time to dance at Ronnie Burns. Lots of fun but she still won't try the haggis.

yellowdoggranny said...

I like this holiday much better than I do the Irish St. Pat's day..that fucking pagan killer..fuck st pat and all the Irish catholics..sigh*..not really..I'm a good pagan..do no harm and wish no ill..unless he/she is a fucking irish republican..then all bets are off.

Anonymous said...

I appreciated the narrative that you included. It really drove the comedy. Happy Robbie Burns Day!

Dexter Klemperer said...

Now that's a coffee shop!

The Happy Whisk said...

2.50 at the coffee shoppe. Hahahaha.

Ol'Buzzard said...

This is the one day I can proudly attribute all my shortcomings to my heritage.

the Ol'Buzzard

Lady M said...

Pipe that Haggis in!!!

Unknown said...

Speaking as an actual born and bred Scot (who was HEARTBROKEN by the referendum result) I definitely want to hear that...!

http://watchovermemovie.com/

Anonymous said...

The shagging wife with the sandwich makes me laugh way too hard! Great comeback!

LL Cool Joe said...

My Dad is Scottish, but as I'm adopted I don't think that makes me half Scottish. :D Just as well, you never get me in a Kilt.

Magic Love Crow said...

Mom and I went out with our friends ;o) Hope you had a great day ;o)