This picture came through as an 'Irish Weather Machine'. Whilst I think the picture is actually funny, there's nothing to suggest that it comes from Ireland - in fact, the 'flight seeing' tours leaflet in the picture probably suggests a country of origin where the normal visibility is more than 8 feet.
Now - I'm Irish... well, 25% Irish, a fact that I trot out to make people feel uncomfortable at times ;-) I like the picture because it's funny and I'm not bothered one jot about the need that someone had to add to the joke by labelling it Irish.
So, the English use the Irish as the butt of their jokes. But who do the Irish pick on? I'm sure every country in the *world designates another race or peoples, as the perpetual fall-guys (fall-people? no, let's not go there).
So - who do the Aussies joke about? What nation should you mention when visiting Nigeria, to guarantee a hearty guffaw?
*Obviously the US doesn't need to pick on another country - I think their equivalent is to talk about Rednecks
Anyway - the picture....
<5 minutes later>
Oh bugger - why can't I attach pictures? Is this anything to do with the new 'Buy a Pro Account' tab that has appeared? (sorry - I've been away for a while).
<2 minutes later>
Oh - it's the button that says 'Upload pictures'. Jeez - bit obscure or what...
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paulboyd
Eye,
It's def not an Irish weather stone. I'm Irish, I live here, and the stone would always be wet. Not much need for a sign then.
PB