I'm Not Irish, But Kiss Me Anyway: St. Patrick's Day Trivia

MelBivDevoe

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day, a holiday that celebrates Irish culture and religion.  Observed in countries around the world since the very first parade in Ireland in 1783, it has also become synonymous in the US with "partying" - a day to gather with friends, attend festive parades, eat your corned beef and cabbage, and drink lots and lots of Guinness or green beer.  In fact, this year it falls on a Saturday, which means lots of three-day celebrations for those revelers.

But St. Patrick's Day is more than just an excuse for shenanigans.  Sure, you know that this day is associated with shamrocks and leprechauns, but do you know why we remember Saint Patrick, or how they observe this day in different parts of the US?  I've scoured the internet to find some facts about this holiday that you may not know.

May The Luck (And Alcoholic Tolerance) Of The Irish Be With You!

Kolby

We've got a two-fer of a pick me up for youse today.  Today is Friday! Yay!  Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day!  Yaaaaay!  And, try to contain your excitement, here are your Hot Links!  OH MY GOD I CAN'T EVEN TAKE IT.  Ahem, carry on.

St. Patrick's Day is the yearly celebration of the day before the worst hangover of your life.  Let's get the party started with some not at all puke-inducing green cocktails.  (Matador Network)

And after you tie on a feedbag of bad decisions, and then inevitably wake up promising the gods to never drink again, pamper your tummy with this (really delicious looking) Hangover Casserole.  (Chicago Tribune)

In honor of the yearly bracket frenzy inspired by March Madness, Bleacher Report gives us the Bracket...Bracket.  (Bleacher Report)

Don't Meme Me, Bro.

Pinky McLadybits

Sometimes I worry that a photo of mine from Facebook will somehow end up a meme. That would piss me off. Here are 9 people who had photos that became memes. (Mental Floss)

You know what would probably make me feel better? This delicious ham, bacon, and cheddar strata. I am drooling right now! (Persephone Magazine)

Then perhaps I can light up a spliff with Pat Robertson. LEGALIZE IT, MON! (NY Times)

Maybe a bit of ganja would make the Star Wars prequels more bearable. Probably not. I would love to see Topher Grace's cut of all three movies into one. C'mon, Lucas! Make a deal with him! (The Mary Sue)

This Wednesday Needs More Cowbell. Possibly Some Nudity Too.

Kolby and Pinky

If you need a(nother) reason to get boozy on St. Patrick's Day, here's how to concoct a Shamrock Shake Shot.  Oh yes.  (Glitter, Glue and Gluttony)

And in case you needed a reason to get boozy today, this collection of every single one of Bart Simpson's chalkboard quotes is sure to drive you to drink long before you reach the end.  (The Social Feed)

As someone who spent a few years working in government, I can tell you that this infographic on how lobbying works is, sadly, so very true.  (visual.ly)

Okay, so John Carter (of Mars, dammit) doesn't suck?  I should see it?  In an actual theater?  Huh.  Well.  Okay.  (Wired)