The Green Party

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Legend has it Saint Patrick threw the slithering snakes out of Ireland, giving the islanders an excuse to drink. Every year, dyed-green beers froth across the nation in tribute to this grand Irish holiday. So raise a toast to the brave lads and lasses living in your neighborhood, and be on the lookout for strange little leprechauns. These folks had the moxie to share their thoughts and offer the heartiest of good wishes to your health.

Eddie Gutierrez

Musician, Monterey

How many pints does it take to see a leprechaun? Well, first it has to be green beer --then about 12.

Have you ever not worn green, just to get pinched? I have. It all depends on who is doing the pinching.

Do you believe in leprechauns? Nope.

Yvonne Newman

International policy analyst, Monterey

Do you believe in leprechauns? I believe that the concept of them can be anything--so sure.

Have you ever not worn green so you''d get pinched? No; that is a pathetic and desperate act.

Why do some people pretend to be Irish on St. Paddy''s Day? There''s something really cool about the melancholy poetry that it means to be Irish--people like that.

Mike Moralez

Construction, Monterey

Do people pretend to be Irish on St. Paddy''s Day? I think everyone is Irish on St. Paddy''s Day.

Okay: A leprechaun vs. Santa in a steel-cage death match. Who wins? Definitely the leprechaun. The leprechaun would lay the smack down on Santa''s candy ass.

How many pints until you can see a leprechaun? About 12.

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