It's a sad news day, with the passing of acting great Frank Kelly.
In a poignant symmetry, today is also Dermot Morgan's anniversary.
Father Ted is a show so embedded in the Irish psyche, that many of the phrases from the series have become part of our vernacular.
Here are twenty-one of them.
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1. Ah, go on!
Uses: Ah sure, you will have a cup of tea. Go on.
2. It's the biggest lingerie department in Ireland I believe.
Uses: If you find yourself in quite a big area that you never thought could possibly be that big, this quote is usually used.
3. Who would he be like? Hitler or one of those mad fellas?
Uses: When you encounter some crazy guy.
4. Those women were in the nip!
Uses: To convey extreme shock.
5. You're getting married!
Uses: When someone asks, have you heard the good news?
6. You'll never guess what it is, Ted.
Uses: Slightly obvious use there. Just add in "Ted".
7. Cowboys, Ted! A bunch of cowboys!
Uses: Whenever something doesn't work.
8. That's mad Ted!
Uses: This is all crazy.
9. But of course, they all have lovely bottoms.
Uses: When you are attempting to dig your way out of a very awkward conversation.
10. If you ever say that to me again, I'll put your head through the wall.
Uses: For when you are angry.
11. Down with this sort of thing! Careful now.
Uses: For any type of protest.
12. You've a lovely voice. Very like Celine Dion!
Uses: Whenever you encounter anyone with a lovely singing voice.
13. That would be a ecumenical matter.
Uses: Can be used to get you out of any awkward conversation.
14. Who do you prefer? Oasis or Blur?
Uses: For all important music questions.
15. The money was just resting in my account.
Uses: For anything you are trying to deny.
16. Drink! Feck! Arse! Girls!
Uses: To only be used in extreme drunken states.
17. Is there anything to be said for saying another mass?
Uses: Surely we haven't exhausted all possibilities.
18. Pat wants to know if he can his massive tool in my box?
Uses: For any awkward conversations involving sex.
19. You take off your bra.
Uses: Trying to get someone to relax....
20. These are small but those are far away.
Uses: Trying to explain something that somebody just can't get.
21. Will you have a cup of tea, Father?
Uses: Well, we just use this one all the live long day.