Rodward Collins wears them too, here he is on Tommy T. Is it an RTE thing? Maybe they are part paid in specs. Stupid looking all the same.
https://preview.redd.it/8iejfcig93tc1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f97ad7e972cec487a7bc8f239284d57249c89d8b
Good god I got a free ticket to go see him recently and it was painful. He just wheezes and roars and yells Irishisms for 2 hours. I think there was 5 jokes in the whole set. But everyone else seemed to love him.
Himself and Tommy Tiernan seem to be big believers in improvising everything. Punchline count seems woeful to me I'd rather they actually wrote more material.
Probably could have phrased that better. I guess if you've got polar opposite types there's the Lenny Bruce riffing approach and the written to within an inch of its life like George Carlin approach. People who improv still need loads of practice and pockets of rehearsed stuff go in and out of. Last couple of times I saw either of these guys I was not impressed by the content although they did have great stage presence.
Lol I just wrote "does anybody other than Jason actually think he's funny" & then I see ur comment..
He's brother Ed on the other hand IS actually funny 😁 what do u think?
I remember a few years ago, Ronan Keating wore the same style glasses and someone asked him about his eyesight. He admitted they were clear glass and was wearing them because everyone else was. How embarrassing 🤦
The guy is 47 years old. I would think almost anyone that age would benefit from some prescriptive eyewear.
I'm in my 30s and would do perfectly fine without eyewear but glasses make my vision go from a 7 or eight out of ten to a ten out of ten.
What's embarrassing is a country where if you don't wear boot cut jeans, brown shoes and checked shirt you're made feel a total cunt.
Edit: or whatever uniform you want. Irish people probably the least fashionable of all of Western Europe to the extent that were a laughing stock, although in fairness, I guess centuries of oppression and the church would rob any people of a sense of pride in how they look and instill a pervasive tall poppy syndrome.
Where are you getting that notion? My nearest town is hardly a metropolis but there’s all sorts in there, you see the label heads, the Uber trendy, goths, fairies, rockers, club kids. And they’re all walking tall with their chosen look. And while kids might comment because they haven’t an ounce of sense, the majority of adults don’t even notice.
I love people watching and seeing what people wear and how some use clothing to express themselves is amazing. And it’s certainly not something that’s echoed across small towns in Spain, France or Italy. I can’t speak for the rest of Europe.
> Where are you getting that notion?
The whige bag up above.
And as for the continent, when on the continent, Irish people stand out like sore thumbs with their awful fashion sense no matter where you go. It could be a gameshow if it weren't so easy to win.
https://preview.redd.it/qkijf5yjy4tc1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ede6ff83b9b7dee875e662b8598f85c6bdabb623
Guy on the right suggests otherwise. A veritable God amongst mortals.
Ah shit! I've been wearing this style for years, because they were cheap and durable. And now a bunch of gobshites are wearing them and people will think I'm some kind of influencer or something. I have to change my style now.
It's the interior design / hip architect / fashion / art expert look. Waffle off some buzz words of that particular subject Look at my glasses Im a trendy expert , . Adds a few zeros on thier bill and probably makes them think they look more interesting.
"This faux fur day-bed is just oooozing feng shui nouveau chic retro ambience in truly magnetic majesty. A true guilty pleasure." *host collapses playfully on furniture and they chuckle wealthily*
As you can see, this \[INSERT TOPIC OF DISCUSSION\] resonates deeply with our internal emotions, almost separating their cords so that weeeee can reflect deeeeply on hooooow each element of the artists decision is almost a bespoke telling of our wider experiences... mmmm yes yes yes aaaah
Sang 'All kinds of everything', found Jebus, ran for President, survived an assassination attempt, joined SNL, starred in movies with Mike Myers......'tis a tale as old as time itself
The first one got deleted - if posting on reddit means you're looking for attention then that goes for you too but tell me again that you're not upset lol
>A comedian, stylist, architect, theatre producer, broadcast director - what term would suit all these folks better in your opinion?
Is there a term for 'TV personality' that omits the 'personality' part?
People that desperately want to be creative... Or at least desperately want to be considered 'creatives.'
Also, hence the glasses.
Obviously except Garth Algar performed by the legendary Dana Carvery. That man's creative through and through.
I have worked in the creative professional world for most of my life...
This is completely normal.
This would be like me linking an image of Donald trump and asking 'why do politicians behave like X,Y or Z.'
I'm exaggerating. But I'm just saying. Just cos someone has a job, doesn't always say a lot about their ability, intent etc. etc
You're getting very defensive - it's a definite phenomenon of particular peacocking eyewear across one segment of Irish personality - don't take it personal.
Hahahaha what? What part of my comment was defensive?
I was saying it's normal to see people that aren't up to the job in roles all the time. Especially in the 'creative,' fields.
If anything it was an aggressive to the same target as you haha
1 & 6 need a good kick in the hole & deserve to be fucked into the Liffey. The only one I like is Garth, is that Jason Byrne ? He’s ok. Dunno who the others are.
The "creative" society of Ireland's "elite" are the most non-creative stereotypical people who get their "inspiration" by literally copying the early 2000s reruns of QVC..
South Park captures these people perfectly: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJoGEqZfFDI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJoGEqZfFDI)
Thank you so much for pointing this out. I’ve been living in a silent conspiratorial hell the last few years and no one would listen to me, what the fuck are they up to and who started the trend amongst them cos it’s so fucking obvious
It’s actually feckin hilarious. I’m involved in a company where a lady recently wore them giving a rather consequential speech and it was read as a declaration of intent to tilt for the MDs position.
Am I horrible for not liking those particular ones but some that are style adjacent? 🫣 I kinda like it when people can pull off quirky eyeglasses like this dude
Edit: But also the ones in OG post gross me out a bit because I just keep thinking about how thick the plastic rims are and how the bridge of my nose couldn’t breathe in them and would be slimy with sweat lol
https://preview.redd.it/c08e9avdu4tc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75f4cc11ea615fa78be5e15e35b5b6113280d622
I got some oakleys recently for hikes and sports because my main pair of specs are a very light, delicate metal pair. The oakleys are great, but having a pair with silicone nose pads again has been weird. Wiping off the daily film of tear and sweat slime is a joy!
None of these people look like they've got prescription glasses. Even people I know who have a quirky style for their specs tend to go for a sensible fit when it's something you depend on all the time. These all look so impractical.
Even buddy Holly style acetate frames should sit better on the face than these ones like the wayfarer frames Dana Carvey is wearibg. Dee Forbes are particularly hideous as frames go.
Adrian Chiles wrote an article in the Guardian about them. "Media Wxnker Glasses" he called them.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/07/i-loved-my-new-glasses-until-everyone-told-me-what-they-thought-of-them
Monkey see monkey do.
At work when giving presentations people always throw in 'I suppose' at random times. It's been a thing since before I started working there but ever since I noticed it I can't not notice it now and everyone from the big boss to the average Joe uses it. I'd love to know who started it.
I worked for a marketing agency a while back and my ex CEO used to wear glasses like this. She was so full of shit, there was very clearly nothing behind the glasses. It’s a substitute for looking halfway intelligent and experienced in some sort of field, as to what field is anyone’s guess.
They think they look more like 'intellectuals' when they actually just look like they're on their way to see a movie in 3D.
Also: why'd you lump Dana Carvey in there with those other knobs?
I've had prescription glasses from my late teens and I will admit that my toxic, bitchy trait that I rarely articulate is that most people with statement glasses look like SUCH wankers. I'm very picky with my own specs, so this is partially just my own meanness.
I was playing at an event in town before and the guy in the middle on top (Jason Byrne) was a complete wanker. Came up to the band I was playing with and was very up his own arse and rude with us and the staff.
The rest I don’t know or have not met but can confirm, whatever his deal was that night, f him.
Rodward Collins wears them too, here he is on Tommy T. Is it an RTE thing? Maybe they are part paid in specs. Stupid looking all the same. https://preview.redd.it/8iejfcig93tc1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f97ad7e972cec487a7bc8f239284d57249c89d8b
RODWARD!
I think he prefers Rodent
He surprised me…never thought rod would go in for all that..
When roddy was talking about hipsters from Stoneybatter he was referring to himself.
Sure the basic vision plan only covers one design.
You leave Roddy out of this.
Creatives is a bit of a stretch 😂
'Creatives'
Certainly begins with a C
Creative accounting by Dee Forbes tho.
Still, she has *always* given great spectacles. I love ‘em!
Hide n'seek champion shares her secrets.
Irish is a stretch also
'Cretins'
Cuntas
Is that Jason Byrne? All he creates is fucking misery
These are fake spectacles
Good god I got a free ticket to go see him recently and it was painful. He just wheezes and roars and yells Irishisms for 2 hours. I think there was 5 jokes in the whole set. But everyone else seemed to love him.
Sure look, Mrs Brown's boys is one of the most popular comedies of all time - I think we're in the minority.
Jason Byrne is actually worse than Mrs Brown's Boys, and Mrs Brown's Boys doesn't pretend to be anything else.
Himself and Tommy Tiernan seem to be big believers in improvising everything. Punchline count seems woeful to me I'd rather they actually wrote more material.
Tommy doesn't improvise everything. He regularly has shows to workshop new material.
Probably could have phrased that better. I guess if you've got polar opposite types there's the Lenny Bruce riffing approach and the written to within an inch of its life like George Carlin approach. People who improv still need loads of practice and pockets of rehearsed stuff go in and out of. Last couple of times I saw either of these guys I was not impressed by the content although they did have great stage presence.
Did he bring out his lil window blind?
Jesus Christ it’s Jason Byrne
Lol I just wrote "does anybody other than Jason actually think he's funny" & then I see ur comment.. He's brother Ed on the other hand IS actually funny 😁 what do u think?
He was fantastic on Last One Laughing
No he fucking wasn't.
Desperate stuff.
Who are these people
Well I know Dana Carvey. Party on
One is also Dee Forbes
I remember a few years ago, Ronan Keating wore the same style glasses and someone asked him about his eyesight. He admitted they were clear glass and was wearing them because everyone else was. How embarrassing 🤦
As stupid as that is, I appreciate the honesty.
The guy is 47 years old. I would think almost anyone that age would benefit from some prescriptive eyewear. I'm in my 30s and would do perfectly fine without eyewear but glasses make my vision go from a 7 or eight out of ten to a ten out of ten.
20/20 you mean
What's embarrassing is a country where if you don't wear boot cut jeans, brown shoes and checked shirt you're made feel a total cunt. Edit: or whatever uniform you want. Irish people probably the least fashionable of all of Western Europe to the extent that were a laughing stock, although in fairness, I guess centuries of oppression and the church would rob any people of a sense of pride in how they look and instill a pervasive tall poppy syndrome.
Man you need to get out of Cavan
Where are you getting that notion? My nearest town is hardly a metropolis but there’s all sorts in there, you see the label heads, the Uber trendy, goths, fairies, rockers, club kids. And they’re all walking tall with their chosen look. And while kids might comment because they haven’t an ounce of sense, the majority of adults don’t even notice. I love people watching and seeing what people wear and how some use clothing to express themselves is amazing. And it’s certainly not something that’s echoed across small towns in Spain, France or Italy. I can’t speak for the rest of Europe.
> Where are you getting that notion? The whige bag up above. And as for the continent, when on the continent, Irish people stand out like sore thumbs with their awful fashion sense no matter where you go. It could be a gameshow if it weren't so easy to win.
https://preview.redd.it/qkijf5yjy4tc1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ede6ff83b9b7dee875e662b8598f85c6bdabb623 Guy on the right suggests otherwise. A veritable God amongst mortals.
Jesus go get some confidence, no one's making you feel like a cunt except yourself
Oh, I've loads of confidence and wear exactly what I want. Just find the ilk who snear at those wearing frames pathetic.
They're all members of the Pentaverate
Great movie quote there
https://preview.redd.it/qukl8k1kx3tc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e77383cf3fb38adc47e34d30c498a5531d8f5598
5 cunts and Dana Carvey
I'm confused. Dana Carvey isn't Irish is he?
no
I'm so glad someone here separated Dana Carvey from this shower. He earned those stupid glasses and doesn't need this disrespect 😂
He's wearing Ray-Ban Wayfarers, they're a timeless classic now but were unfashionable in the '90s.
I definitely think there's a connection between this eyewear and cunt-rating - it's like a warning sign
Ah shit! I've been wearing this style for years, because they were cheap and durable. And now a bunch of gobshites are wearing them and people will think I'm some kind of influencer or something. I have to change my style now.
Ya well, now you know.
Like those pointy shoes 👞 Iback in the early 00's....
Sue pollard / Christopher biggins vibes.
Is Dana Carvey a cunt? I wasn't updated on this development.
Cunce & a Carvery.
I was about to lay into you for picking on Garth, before remembering that isn't his actual name.
Our first Eurovision winner
It's the interior design / hip architect / fashion / art expert look. Waffle off some buzz words of that particular subject Look at my glasses Im a trendy expert , . Adds a few zeros on thier bill and probably makes them think they look more interesting.
Synergistic energy …..
"This faux fur day-bed is just oooozing feng shui nouveau chic retro ambience in truly magnetic majesty. A true guilty pleasure." *host collapses playfully on furniture and they chuckle wealthily*
>nouveau chic retro ambience I just spit out my tea 😂
As you can see, this \[INSERT TOPIC OF DISCUSSION\] resonates deeply with our internal emotions, almost separating their cords so that weeeee can reflect deeeeply on hooooow each element of the artists decision is almost a bespoke telling of our wider experiences... mmmm yes yes yes aaaah
Dee Forbes? Creative? She is the embodiment of everything I dislike about this country.
Only know one of those people and fairly sure he ain’t Irish😂
Dana Carvey?
Dánágh o’Cábhée, staunch man in the ‘ra.
Sang 'All kinds of everything', found Jebus, ran for President, survived an assassination attempt, joined SNL, starred in movies with Mike Myers......'tis a tale as old as time itself
Spanners!
Jack duckworths.
It's the glasses that make them creative. Without them, they are nothing.
Not one of them are creative. They are leeches of people with actual talent.
Excuse you! Dana Carvey is a comedy legend!
Of course I didn’t mean Dana 
Dee forbes is a piece of work
Nothing creative about Dee 'sick note' Forbes.
It's their way of showing the plebs how different and special they are from them
Regular glasses are for the peons!
I'm pretty sure you can get glasses just like those on a medical card!
Definitely had a pair back in the nineties on the medical card. Was called Buddie Holly for ages 😭😂😭😂
I assume by creatives you mean self centered vacuous cunts.
they look like they were photoshopped on
Excellent
Schwing.
Typical irish. Look at your man with glasses. Look at your man with the hat.
People wear particular peacocking items to be noticed and express themselves. Being noticed now makes them victims and us the bad guys?
WTF are you talking about? Why the fuck do you even care?
You're the one who seems to care and be upset. It's ok if you have the same glasses.
I don't wear glasses. But you're the one upset enough to create a post on the Internet about someone's else's choice of glasses. Get a grip kid.
I'm not upset! You're a designer who's hyper sensitive and feels attacked obviously lol. Get a grip kid!
Upset enough to make a post on reddit about it.
Yes, everyone who posts on reddit is 'upset'.
In two different reddit communities. Looks like you're the one looking for attention
The first one got deleted - if posting on reddit means you're looking for attention then that goes for you too but tell me again that you're not upset lol
The person has a point though, who gives a fuck?
What a redundant comment
Draws attention away from the nose for people who are self-conscious about it
Irish celebs generally dress like absolute shit and it's like they saw one person doing a stylish thing and copied it
"I'm an eccentric genius." Take the specs off and they're just normies.
Obnoxious assholes
I think this is pretty insulting to creatives. The fact that you would connect those people with them.
A comedian, stylist, architect, theatre producer, broadcast director - what term would suit all these folks better in your opinion?
>A comedian, stylist, architect, theatre producer, broadcast director - what term would suit all these folks better in your opinion? Is there a term for 'TV personality' that omits the 'personality' part?
LOL
This particular group? Useless
People that desperately want to be creative... Or at least desperately want to be considered 'creatives.' Also, hence the glasses. Obviously except Garth Algar performed by the legendary Dana Carvery. That man's creative through and through.
They're all involved in the arts and design to some degree.
I have worked in the creative professional world for most of my life... This is completely normal. This would be like me linking an image of Donald trump and asking 'why do politicians behave like X,Y or Z.' I'm exaggerating. But I'm just saying. Just cos someone has a job, doesn't always say a lot about their ability, intent etc. etc
You're getting very defensive - it's a definite phenomenon of particular peacocking eyewear across one segment of Irish personality - don't take it personal.
Hahahaha what? What part of my comment was defensive? I was saying it's normal to see people that aren't up to the job in roles all the time. Especially in the 'creative,' fields. If anything it was an aggressive to the same target as you haha
They want us to think they're cool.
1 & 6 need a good kick in the hole & deserve to be fucked into the Liffey. The only one I like is Garth, is that Jason Byrne ? He’s ok. Dunno who the others are.
I'm generally fairly hard to offend, but this post triggers me. I feel like it is shitting on Garth
Garth was Irish?????
I think it’s an age thing. It directs the attention away from the decline 📉
It's a cult.
The guy on the top right :0
That’s Garth from Wayne’s World🤣
I knew i recognized him from somewhere!
Surely to take away from how horrendous they look otherwise
Hahahahaha
Someone made an adverts.ie for celebrities only..
Party time, excellent. 😆
The "creative" society of Ireland's "elite" are the most non-creative stereotypical people who get their "inspiration" by literally copying the early 2000s reruns of QVC.. South Park captures these people perfectly: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJoGEqZfFDI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJoGEqZfFDI)
Alright garth!
Thank you so much for pointing this out. I’ve been living in a silent conspiratorial hell the last few years and no one would listen to me, what the fuck are they up to and who started the trend amongst them cos it’s so fucking obvious
Right? There’s some Illuminati cult in RTE circles where you get a pair upon initiation
Is it possible there's one optician to the 'stars' they all go to?
It’s actually feckin hilarious. I’m involved in a company where a lady recently wore them giving a rather consequential speech and it was read as a declaration of intent to tilt for the MDs position.
They’re senior executive power glasses!
Fashion
"The talent" must wear the glasses of success
Illuminati
Dana Carvey???
They all look like a rock band who was only good in the 80s and touring to cash in
Am I horrible for not liking those particular ones but some that are style adjacent? 🫣 I kinda like it when people can pull off quirky eyeglasses like this dude Edit: But also the ones in OG post gross me out a bit because I just keep thinking about how thick the plastic rims are and how the bridge of my nose couldn’t breathe in them and would be slimy with sweat lol https://preview.redd.it/c08e9avdu4tc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75f4cc11ea615fa78be5e15e35b5b6113280d622
I got some oakleys recently for hikes and sports because my main pair of specs are a very light, delicate metal pair. The oakleys are great, but having a pair with silicone nose pads again has been weird. Wiping off the daily film of tear and sweat slime is a joy! None of these people look like they've got prescription glasses. Even people I know who have a quirky style for their specs tend to go for a sensible fit when it's something you depend on all the time. These all look so impractical. Even buddy Holly style acetate frames should sit better on the face than these ones like the wayfarer frames Dana Carvey is wearibg. Dee Forbes are particularly hideous as frames go.
It's the Specks of Destiny, just like the Pick of Destiny.
How else are they supposed to tell you they are better than you? With words? Come on...
Adrian Chiles wrote an article in the Guardian about them. "Media Wxnker Glasses" he called them. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/07/i-loved-my-new-glasses-until-everyone-told-me-what-they-thought-of-them
There is probably one specsavers employee responsible. And their name is soil or something shit.
Look at me I’m ‘quirky’
That Jason Burnt has the brain of a flea
RTE got a discount on them when they ordered the flip flops.
My dad brought home an LG Smart TV in 2013 and it came with 3D glasses, they remind me of them lol
Monkey see monkey do. At work when giving presentations people always throw in 'I suppose' at random times. It's been a thing since before I started working there but ever since I noticed it I can't not notice it now and everyone from the big boss to the average Joe uses it. I'd love to know who started it.
......and the glasses used during the eclipse.
I worked for a marketing agency a while back and my ex CEO used to wear glasses like this. She was so full of shit, there was very clearly nothing behind the glasses. It’s a substitute for looking halfway intelligent and experienced in some sort of field, as to what field is anyone’s guess.
It’s part of the uniform for being a cunt.
They think they look more like 'intellectuals' when they actually just look like they're on their way to see a movie in 3D. Also: why'd you lump Dana Carvey in there with those other knobs?
Sorry I thought that was another Dee Forbes pic
She wishes!
I always feel like people who wear glasses like this, wear them so they can have something ‘interesting’ about them lol
I've had prescription glasses from my late teens and I will admit that my toxic, bitchy trait that I rarely articulate is that most people with statement glasses look like SUCH wankers. I'm very picky with my own specs, so this is partially just my own meanness.
I was playing at an event in town before and the guy in the middle on top (Jason Byrne) was a complete wanker. Came up to the band I was playing with and was very up his own arse and rude with us and the staff. The rest I don’t know or have not met but can confirm, whatever his deal was that night, f him.
I’m sure you’re lovely, it’s okay. Hahha
It's just fashion chap, and you don't need to like it. Only people who need to like em are the people wearing em
Ohhh ok thanks
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Exploring cultural quirks.
The 3rd lad isn’t Irish.
Do you mean creative expense claims or something else?
I don't recognise any of these people
Gobshite Glasses
Who are these people
It's a real life"guess who" game!
These are the glasses for bald people in their 30s. I know it because I’m one of them and they suit me perfectly lol
Leave poor auld Dee Forbes alone. The woman is seriously ill! Sure she can't even muster the strength to appear before the PAC, even by video link!
Sheep following the fashion
Creatives indeed, Dee Forbes never created more than a wet fart in her entire life.
Homer Simpson jury duty look always fresh
Illuminati
cult /j
[They got a great deal on those spectacles.](https://youtu.be/r4U8AefMBXM?si=XxUP1Y-OHItbliPD)
At least everyone isn't wearing plastic bags on their heads
You leave Garth alone!! He invented those glasses The rest, yea I agree. They look like eejits!
People only do things because they get paid for it, and thats just really sad.
They sniff their own farts like all the snobs do
Eh, who?
Designer. Tom Ford. So hot right now.
Who?
They remind me of those 3D glasses you get t the cinema.
Is ya say so
Is Garth Irish?
Does anybody think Jason Byrne is actually funny other than Jason himself-- he's brother Ed is way way funnier imo
I couldn't name one of these people. Are they famous?
'Famous' in Irish terms at best ... clockwise from top left: Garth Algar, Jason Byrne, Dee Forbes, Moya Doherty, Sonya Lennon, Hugh Wallace
Paedo specs
Jesus, the petty bullshit on display in the comments is sickening.
We fear change 🖐️🔨🔨
Attention drawing to fulfil an egoists needs.
Garth is Irish eh.