Twenty-One Quotes From Father Ted That Are Used On A Daily Basis

It's a sad news day, with the passing of acting great Frank Kelly.  In a poignant symmetry, today is also Dermot Morgan's anniversary. Father Ted is a show so embedded in the Irish psyche, that many of the phrases from the series have become part of our vernacular. Here are twenty-one of them. ____________________________________________ 1. Ah, go on! Uses: Ah sure, you will have a cup of tea. Go on. 2. It's the biggest lingerie department in Ireland I believe. Uses: If you find yourself in quite a big area that you never thought could possibly be that big, this quote is usually used. 3. Who would he be like? Hitler or one of those mad fellas? Uses: When you encounter some crazy guy. 4. Those women were in the nip! Uses: To convey extreme shock. 5. You're getting married! Uses: When someone asks, have you heard the good news? 6. You'll never guess what it is, Ted. Uses: Slightly obvious use there. Just add in "Ted". 7. Cowboys, Ted! A bunch of cowboys! Uses: Whenever something doesn't work. 8. That's mad Ted! Uses: This is all crazy. 9. But of course, they all have lovely bottoms. Uses: When you are attempting to dig your way out of a very awkward conversation. 10. If you ever say that to me again, I'll put your head through the wall. Uses: For when you are angry. 11. Down with this sort of thing! Careful now. Uses: For any type of protest. 12. You've a lovely voice. Very like Celine Dion! Uses: Whenever you encounter anyone with a lovely singing voice. 13. That would be a ecumenical matter. Uses: Can be used to get you out of any awkward conversation. 14. Who do you prefer? Oasis or Blur? Uses: For all important music questions. 15. The money was just resting in my account. Uses: For anything you are trying to deny. 16. Drink! Feck! Arse! Girls! Uses: To only be used in extreme drunken states. 17. Is there anything to be said for saying another mass? Uses: Surely we haven't exhausted all possibilities. 18. Pat wants to know if he can his massive tool in my box? Uses: For any awkward conversations involving sex. 19. You take off your bra. Uses: Trying to get someone to relax.... 20. These are small but those are far away. Uses: Trying to explain something that somebody just can't get. 21. Will you have a cup of tea, Father? Uses: Well, we just use this one all the live long day.