Fair play to this kid.
A lot of people in Ireland can’t spell Taoiseach properly but somehow this 11-year-old American kid was able to, and under the pressure of The National Spelling Bee championship too.
He took to the stage of the championships and absolutely nailed the word, leaving everyone impressed and stunned at the same time.
While the various Taoiseach’s have made a few headlines throughout the years across the pond, you wouldn’t think that an 11-year-old would even know the Irish word, let alone be able to spell it.
Our friends over in JOE spotted this gem.
#speller232 Nihar Janga spelled the word ‘taoiseach’ (prime minister used in Ireland) correctly #spellingbee
— NationalSpellingBee (@ScrippsBee) May 27, 2016
“Taoiseach, is this an Irish prime minister?” pic.twitter.com/vtH6IcrTRV
— Silvia Killingsworth (@silviakillings) May 27, 2016
“Is this an Irish prime minister?” Nihar Janga asks before spelling “taoiseach.” 11-year-old, dude. #NationalSpellingBee
— John Bridges (@JohnBridges) May 27, 2016
This 11-year-old kid just rattled off the definitions of “taoiseach” “biniou” and “melilot” like it was fucking NOTHING #NationalSpellingBee
— John Schneider (@JohnD_Schneider) May 27, 2016
My boy, Nihar, doesn’t ask etymology, etc. He goes, “Taoiseach. Is this an Irish prime minister?” Talk about swagger for days. #spellingbee
— Bad Luck Sam (@IRONSAM96) May 27, 2016
Can we all just tak a moment to appreciate his celebratory dance too:
GESELLSCHAFT!!!! That Nihar celebration dance pic.twitter.com/S0fy61kIzq
— Silvia Killingsworth (@silviakillings) May 27, 2016
