Yesterday's Joe Biden 'Black and Tans' gaffe is destined to go down in Irish cultural history with moments such as the time we entered Dustin into the Eurovision or when we legalised ecstasy for the day. Surreal and down right bizarre.
As a quick recap; Biden was discussing Ireland's famous win over New Zealand in Chicago in 2016, but referred to the Southern Hemisphere side as the 'All Black and Tans'.
The story has been picked up all over the world, most notably with the White House addressing the mistake and Sky News getting into a bother about it.
And, despite Elon's best efforts, Twitter's meme factory has yet to break down, and it did its usual thing.
The Very Best Joe Biden / Black And Tans Memes
"So what if Rob Kearney beat the Black and Tans? He’s Rob Kearney, that’s his job." pic.twitter.com/zbUAa2UxX0
— Dr Harold News (@DrHaroldNews) April 12, 2023
Good to see Wikipedia correcting the record on Rob Kearney and the Black and Tans. pic.twitter.com/wlpi9Ctccu
— Oskar Persson (@opersson1986) April 12, 2023
BREAKING: New photos have emerged of the black and tans during the burning of Cork in 1920 pic.twitter.com/JIoRxld40b
— Not the RTÉ News (@notthertenews) April 13, 2023
OK Joe now refer to the all blacks as the black and tans for the craic pic.twitter.com/CfURfl4ikm
— seamus ✌ (@shimboi) April 12, 2023
Thanks president Biden for honoring Rob Kearney's sacrifice. May I recommend the following classic which tells the tale of his mighty victory over the Black and tans. pic.twitter.com/zOmOE1ShYH
— Ragnar Locked'inthe'Brook (@ShayP_M) April 12, 2023
“and here VAR showing us a clear foul leading to the red card that was given to the Black and Tans just before halftime there” https://t.co/dmZOlln7j9 pic.twitter.com/BDYdkhYidj
— Sorcha Ní Nia (@Luiseach) April 12, 2023
And here come the All Blacks for their traditional pre match Haka. #BidenVisit #BlackandTans pic.twitter.com/RdCbg3Ydjb
— LangerDan (@realLangerDan) April 12, 2023
READ HERE: Report: Top Figure In Irish Rugby Made Derogatory Comment On Women's Game
"My distant Irish cousins are here today, including the well-known Irish rugby player Rob Kearney," Biden said at his recent Paddy's Day celebration at the White House, to which Kearney was invited.
“I want to see you after this pal.
“Rob, I expect we know, and this is no offence to anyone, but who in the room we’re rooting for in the Grand Slam between Ireland and England.
“I’m looking forward to that.”
This is not Biden's only connection to the Irish rugby team either, and when visiting Auckland in 2016 he told the story of a time in 70s when himself and his brothers followed the All Blacks in a tour around Ireland.
"My brother was a rugby player as well.
“And one day when I was a young senator during a recess period, he said: ‘The All Blacks are playing four matches in Ireland.’ And so we packed up, and we followed them all through Ireland. There was nothing but carnage left behind.
“But I am a real fan.”
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