Tag Archives: Irish

McDonald’s Embraces Its Heritage With New Irish Menu

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Austin

McDonald’s stunned this Fast Food Nation today, Modern Philosophers, when the company announced it was completely changing its menu. Citing a desire to embrace its heritage, while also differentiating itself from the growing number of fast food burger chains across … Continue reading →

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Some St. Paddy’s Snow And A Baked Potato Coma

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Austin

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Modern Philosophers! Once again, I need to lock myself in my study at The House on the Hill and crank out monologue jokes for tomorrow night’s taping of The Nite Show. I hope I’m done in … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick To Star In Snakes On A Plane Sequel

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Austin

Do It Again Pictures announced today that it is going into production on a sequel to the 2006 non-blockbuster, Snakes on a Plane, Modern Philosophers. The much anticipated action film will be released on St. Patrick’s Day 2016. Samuel L. … Continue reading →

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March’s First Snow Brings Shamrock Seeds For St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Austin

You know it’s March because Seamus, Maine’s only Leprechaun, becomes a constant presence at The House on the Hill. “It’s happenin’, Laddie,” he yelled as he barged into my home without knocking, trailing snow across my hardwood floor.  “Me heart … Continue reading →

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Is That A Shillelagh In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Austin

I have a very good working relationship with the local police departments, Modern Philosophers, because I often run into our brave men and women in blue while covering the stories I share on this blog. Since I’d like to maintain … Continue reading →

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The McWhopper, Burger King’s Green St Paddy’s Day Burger, Leads To Health Department Raid

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Burger King, tired of watching McDonald’s cash in every St Patrick’s Day with its Shamrock Shakes, decided to offer a special menu item for the holiday at its locations in Maine. …

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I Advise You To Just Go Green On St. Paddy’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Austin

Dear Modern Philosopher, I really enjoying celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but I always feel like I am trespassing or intruding because I am an Asian American. No one’s ever said anything to me, in fact, Irish people are the friendliest … Continue reading →

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Three Chairs On A Porch: Two Irish Icons And An Irish Kid From Brooklyn

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Austin

Welcome, Modern Philosophers, to a special St. Patrick’s Day edition of “Three Chairs on a Porch”, Maine’s top rated talk show set on a front porch! The Luck of the Irish is with us today as the temperature is in … Continue reading →

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Jump Start Your Brain: Kiss Me I’m Irish!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Austin

Top of the Saturday morning to ya, Modern Philosophers! Don’t worry, Seamus isn’t writing this post, but he is running around The House on the Hill, singing the Notre Dame Fight Song and decorating the place for St. Patrick’s Day. … Continue reading →

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The McWhopper, Burger King’s Green St Paddy’s Day Burger, Leads To Health Department Raid

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Austin

Burger King, tired of watching McDonald’s cash in every St Patrick’s Day with its Shamrock Shakes, decided to offer a special menu item for the holiday at its locations in Maine.  The McWhopper, which was just the chain’s famous burger … Continue reading →

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