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And now we have Gritty, who incites us to throw off the chains of our oppressors

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This appears to be some Philly folklore with no real source other than a silly Onion article from the 90s. It’s possible the Onion was spoofing a real thing that happened, or somebody just made it all up. It’s very funny either way.

https://www.theonion.com/sinn-fein-leaders-demand-year-round-shamrock-shake-avai-1819564253

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

And not at all out of character for the city of brotherly love.