It’s Ireland; it’s the Late Late Toy Show… and naturally enough – Twitter is on absolute fire.
"Here's a great toy for any fans of the film Carrie." #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/RusXocRcMU
— Giles Brody (@GilesBrody) December 1, 2017
Yup, with much of the nation glued to their television sets to see what very much remains a much-watch programme, understandably plenty of viewers were taking to social media to share their initial thoughts and feelings.
And – as to be expected – much of the ongoing observations were tongue-in-cheek in nature.
Only on The #LateLateToyShow! pic.twitter.com/FojP72Z4P9
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) December 1, 2017
With the hashtag #latelatetoyshow trending with aplomb, adorable four year old Lila Daramola from Sallins, Co Kildare, got the show on the road.
Rule 1: DON'T TRY TO TAKE TOYS OFF THE CHILD. #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/MltTdJh66S
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) December 1, 2017
However, the act that succeeded her was really something rather special. Step forward a certain absolutely adorable young boy, who arrived on set in a bat mobile.
Indeed, within moments, Mr Tubridy dragged the unassuming Tadgh around the Montrose studio floor while squabbling over a superhero toy… thus the wonder and madness of the occasion was summed up in a single moment.
Me trying to hold onto the last shred of my self dignity like…. #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/J42NhlIndd
— clara maxwell (@claramaxwell99) December 1, 2017
On Friday evening, the Late Late Toy Show – always wonderfully festive entertainment – had opened with particular enthusiasm.
Non Irish people looking at the #LateLateToyShow tag on twitter pic.twitter.com/RKCNrouoga
— Noelle ☘️ (@IrishGirl_06) December 1, 2017
Yup, the kids, the music, the choreography, the costumes, Ryan Tubridy as a crab in a top hat and Converse… there was something for everyone.
Suffice to say, we were utterly glued to our screens.
#LateLateToyShow
