You'll feel like you've dusted off that VHS tape and stuck it into the bottom of your TV.
Reeling In The Weird has become a rising phenomenon in the world of social media. Whether it's on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or Youtube - they've got it all covered.
The thirst for old, obscure snippets of a past Ireland has grown strong. Whether you're a fan of the pint of harp, of a Late Late show argument or just a piece of random Irish footage.
The medium for shorter videos has become more and more popularised on apps like TikTok and Instagram. Some of the videos might haunt you enough that you won't mind the length.
Having first posted in September of last year, the Reeling In The Weird Instagram account has grown to over 90,000 followers in less than a year.
They started out with an archaic bit of footage from Pat Kenny making Ireland's first mobile phone call in 1985. Kenny and Minister for Communications Jim Mitchell were discussing Kenny's best dressed man award.
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Then came a slew of favourites that would send any aul lad into a trip down memory lane. Or perhaps the videos were even as obscure now as they were back then.
You had the comedy gold from the children of Virginia National School in Cavan, talking about the tricks and divilment they get up to during Halloween.
There was the peculiar and more aptly bizarre story of 'The Monster of Whitewood Lake' - a Loch Ness type of figure spotted in a lake in Nobber, Co. Meath.
Some pieces of footage seem absolutely unfathomable now. One of those being a creche being made in a pub in Baldoyle, where parents drink pints and kids go down slides metres apart.
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You begin to wonder where on earth the person (or team) that runs this account finds the footage. The RTÉ archives provide most, but there's still bound to be hours of searching for the right pieces.
It's the span of years covered that's almost the most impressive. With videos ranging from the 1960s to the 2000s all in the right aspect ratio and viewing quality in 2021.
You could nearly write a book about all the madness on the Reeling In The Weird account. They've discovered over 150 tales to tell from Ireland's weird and wonderful past.
There's a story about a dating agency pinpointing eligible bachelors from Kerry, as foreign tourists target Irish farmers for true love.
There's the painfully awkward riverdancer come massager on Ireland AM. The infamous Castletown Donkey Derby makes an appearance along with the 'It's only five eggs per bloke per day" line.
They were different times, but watching them back allows you to relive them somewhat. Kudos to you, Reeling In The Weird, for brightening many a day with your work.
Make sure to follow them on every social media site possible. We'll have to leave you with the infamous 'Pint Baby'.
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