At this stage, you've probably heard the one doing the rounds about World Rugby introducing a fifth place playoff for the World Cup. They're calling it the Six Nations.
And those are the jokes that Irish people are telling.
Down south, some of the analysis of the tournament so far is even more piercing from the perspective of a rugby follower originating in the north.
On Stuff.co.nz, Mark Reason writes that northern hemisphere sides - namely Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England and France have 'lost their dignity'. He also takes satisfaction is seeing the tournament rid of their "dull, defensive, clumsy, unthinking rugby".
Ireland get off lightly in comparison to others, but still, there is criticism.
Wales and Ireland were competitive until the wheels fell off the Paddywagon. At least it kept going longer than the chariot. But when it mattered both teams did not have the creative flexibility of the southern hemisphere...
...They are stuck in a rut, unlike Argentina who wanted to develop their game. They brought in Graham Henry to evolve a more open style and the players embraced it. Their coach says the new game is now "normal plus we like it".
Scotland - possibly for the having the temerity to come within minutes of defeating their southern overlords - come in for the most lengthy flogging. Despite Wallaby charity, refereeing charity and their scrum being powered by imports from below the equator - they still could not win. Their toil was undeserving of a quarter-final place, not to mind a final four berth.
English and French rugby have a common fault, according to Reason. They both sold out to the cult of the club. Money was grabbed, international success was an after thought.
It has been a deflating four days.
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