Kerry residents exhibit strong pride in the Rose of Tralee and resist outsider criticism. Community members react defensively to suggestions that the festival is outdated, calling such claims uppity. The festival is portrayed as quaint but worn, compared to an old farm horse kept out of fondness despite declining relevance. Questions arise about whether viewers at home genuinely enjoy the televised event or merely watch to avoid offending influential local networks and the Kerry social circle. The tone implies a mix of affection, defensiveness, and embarrassment surrounding the festival’s contemporary appeal and cultural significance.
They're very proud of the Rose of Tralee in Kerry. They take particular exception to uppity outsiders pointing out that their wee festival is actually a bit rubbish and should probably have been put out to pasture years ago, like an old farm horse who's seen better days but you're too fond of to send to the dog food factory.
Do people at home actually enjoy the Rose of Tralee - or do they just want to avoid the Kerry mafia? writes Eilis O'Hanlon They're very proud of the Rose of Tralee in Kerry. They take particular exception to uppity outsiders pointing out that their wee festival is actually a bit rubbish and should probably have been put out to pasture years ago, like an old farm horse who's seen better days but you're too fond of to send to the dog food factory.
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