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Reverend Mother Mohiam: Many men have tried

Paul: They tried and failed?

Reverend Mother Mohiam: They tried and died.

context is everything, reading that I thought it would be hilariously funny as an exchange in Father Ted.

Wow, this both a fantastic joke and could be used as a school book example of the importance of context.

Given of course that everyone would have watched Father Ted. But the world would be a better place if everyone did.

Indeed. Hadn't heard of it before moving to Ireland, I credit my loving neighbors for introducing us to this national tradition.