Over the years, Irish people have had to put up with some horrendous efforts at attempting the accent. From movie stars to stand up comedians, many have given it a go, yet somehow, few have ever perfected it.
It can often prove as annoyance, especially in the film industry considering the host of talented Irish actors often overlooked for roles of an Irish character in movies. Gerard Butler's comically bad attempt in P.S I Love You is the one that will immediately spring to mind for many people.
Regardless of the numerous poor attempts and stereotypes, credit must be given on the rare occasion that someone nails it, and that happened this week.
Comedian Jimmy Carr has his critics, and with his style crossing the line for many people, it is understandable, but when it comes to an Irish accent, he can do it.
Jimmy Carr recalls Bono's guidance in Dublin accent
The English comedian appeared on Conan O'Brien's podcast, 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' earlier this week, and with Conan eager to flaunt his Irish roots at every opportunity, it didn't take long for the country to come up in conversation.
After gigging across Ireland for many years, Jimmy Carr opened up on the time he learned how to do 'a proper Dublin accent'.
I got taught how to do a proper Dublin accent by Bono no less. There's a name drop.
So you've just got to sound deaf. If you want to sound like you're from the north side of Dublin, just sound deaf.
Jimmy's effort then leaves Conan in hysterics, and to be fair to him, he gets it spot on.
Jimmy Carr teaches Conan how to do a North Dublin accent.
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It's not the first time that Jimmy Carr has showcased his talent when it comes to different Irish accents, and on his last tour of the UK, he brought everyone's attention to his Belfast accent.
Although it wasn't quite as good as his Dublin accent, still an honourable attempt.
The full full episode of Jimmy Carr's appearance on Conan O'Brien Needs Friends can be found here.
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