Hello from Derry! And it’s not an English tv show exactly it’s an Irish/northern Irish tv show the whole show pretty much revolves around making fun of English people 😭😂
@@Marthitaandsunflowers The 'protestants keep their toasters in the cupboard' line hit hard when I visited my parents (from Derry/Londonderry) recently and realised that they totally do that
I've watch that episode so many times and still piss myself at the final scene. So well done, perfectly written and the comedic timing of the actors is next to godly.
It's set in the catholic part of Derry/ Londonderry in Northern Ireland and 1995. Unlike possibly every other sitcom in history the location where this show is set is totally foundational to every episode- the humor and the characters personalities. Some of the best writing on TV EVER! I've watch all episodes at least 5 times and it gets funnier each time.
Hi! This is definitely no criticism to you, but it may help to read up on some of the Irish Troubles before watching the show, as it is pretty important. "Derry" also isn't short for Londonderry, it's what the Irish people call it (another result of the "Troubles": not acceptin English colonialism)
Loved this! It's so nice to see more people react to Derry Girls and I really enjoyed your reaction. Hope you continue the series if you want to. Lot's of love from Ireland
I was raised on UK television in Canada I’d forgotten where Londonderry or Derry was. I could tell from the accents they were Irish, though. I love how everyone in America talks about a “British” accent when they usually mean the London RP accent. Mary Poppins. Scots is British. The only place on those 2 islands that isn’t British is Northern Ireland. But you know that. I think Father Ted was one of the first Irish sitcoms I ever watched. Prior to that, it was all English.
Just about the name of the city - the city was originally called Doire in Irish (or “Derry” in English) by the native Irish, but when the English/British came in their droves, they considered the name Derry to be “too Irish” and so added “London”. And so nowadays the general consensus is that Catholics and nationalists (who are generally the descendants of the native Irish) continue to use the original name (Derry) and the Protestants and unionists (who are generally the descendants of the British who came to Ireland during the various invasions and plantations) will call it Londonderry. I know it’s very confusing lol!
You are so right: Orla is a very common name in Derry, like my name. Having my name in the US has been pure torture. I get called "Frugal" meaning Cheap; In Brooklyn I'm called "Foigal" and I'm learning to embrace the multiple interpretations of my name with the patience of a fallen saint.
" Struck down in her prime " Life is so unfair. Been meaning to check out DG. Now I want to watch all of them. I believe Series # 3 just started. Thanks for the little nudge I needed. Wasn't the one a bit too old for a wooden spoon whippin ? Tough mum.
North and South Ireland doesn't want want to art of anything but ourselves sinn Fein . I love England Scotland and Wales but naw I don't want ye 💕 I want Ireland more now feck off
Oh I watched last nites season 3 ep 1 it was fantastic i don't want to spoil it for you but I tell you it's a masterpiece this is Lisa McGee going out with a bang I swear your Gona love it .. I thought no way is it Gona be better than last 2 series but my goodness it was fantasticcccc . One of Hollywood's biggest stars was in it an Irishman you got it yet ? You will be TAKEN by his comedy acting .. your going to love this one I mean it
The producers said that the soundtrack is contemporaneous with the plot. ‘Dreams’ was released in Sep ‘92 and ‘Linger’ in Feb ‘93. A later episode of the show features the Take That gig at the King’s Hall which was Oct ‘94.
Naaa…I’m from Limerick and live in Cork. Not one single joke is lost on us down here. But I agree that it would be hard to follow if your not Irish or Northern Irish. I see the Americans get subtitles when it’s show on Netflix!
@@LillaKrigerReacts In fairness a lot of people don't seem to know the whole northern ireland/ ireland history, appreciate the apology but....please read up cause it can be quite insulting especially considering that northern ireland is a country, not a place in England. Not judging you at all, my awareness in geography/ history is absolutely disgraceful, I'm a joke! Loved your vid, your laughing made me laugh. Subscribed. Derry is what people from there call it by the way, but you can say either or xx.
