Sunday 5 May, 2024

7 brands that don't know the difference between Ireland and the UK

Must we go through this again…?

LISTEN GUYS. WE were hopeful that we wouldn’t have to go through this again.

Ireland is NOT the same as the UK.

1. We’re looking at you, Jones Soda

@jonessodaco Would like to point out that Ireland is in fact a republic and NOT a part of the UK.. Please get facts! pic.twitter.com/k5Kyn5X4sH
— Niamh Foran (@NiamhForan1) February 28, 2013

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2. YOU, Persil

We trusted you.

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3. Time Magazine printed this map and claimed we were part of the UK AND famous for biscuits

Can’t we catch a break?

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4. The Telegraph, you’re not getting off either

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5. Cosmopolitan, get in the sea

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6. Fearne Cotton, this mix up is just rotten

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7. People magazine, we appreciate the sentiment, but NO

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Observe.

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