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Online Opinions Are Divided Over American Tourists Who “Attempted To Dodge A Horse Carriage Fare” In Dublin And Were “Whipped By The Driver”
In Dublin, two American tourists were swiftly disciplined after their driver chased and whipped them for allegedly trying to escape from a horse-drawn carriage ride without paying.
As the two cowered in an alleyway corner, the irate guy appeared to point his whip at them, according to footage posted online on Tuesday.
“Pay now, pay into my f****** bank account,’ the driver shouts while slashing his whip towards the terrified pair.”
“I have money,” shakily replies one of the tourists. “It’s 100 US, it’s extra,” he adds as he hands over what appears to be some cash to the outraged driver, who continues to direct his whip at the two men, yelling, “F****** b*******.”
The unidentified tourists soon apologize to the angry man, saying, “I’m sorry, we’ve learned our lesson, thank you!” It’s unclear if the pair did in fact pay the driver or not.
‘Dublin… Two American tourists over for St Patrick’s Day attempted to do a runner on a horse carriage driver,’ said the caption of the video posted on X. They won’t act hastily like that again.
The video received hundreds of likes and was shared by other social media accounts, prompting a flurry of comments.
One person wrote, “Served them right!” while another added, “Brilliant, well deserved. He wasn’t holding back anyway.”
“Best video of the day,” insisted a third individual. “I’m an American and I approve of this,” wrote someone else.
“Why they just standing there taking it,” questioned a fifth, as another amused person asked, “Did he say “thank you” at the end?”
However, not everyone was happy with the scenes. Some pointed out that horseback rides in Dublin may be somewhat pricey, and occasionally the final cost may differ from the initial agreement.
“Probably being ripped off and overcharged,” wrote one viewer, while someone else claimed, “Con artists those carriage drivers. Tell ya €50 then at the end of the ride it’s €50 each.”
“Glad they done a runner, no sympathy for him. Poor horses,” penned a third in the comments on X.
According to one post’s video caption, the American tourists were “over for St Patrick’s Day.” However, they weren’t the only ones traveling to Dublin to enjoy the Irish festival.
On Monday, thousands of people flocked to the city’s streets to see the national St. Patrick’s Day parade, turning the capital of Ireland into a sea of green and orange.
The city center was crowded with tourists from all over the world, many of them were dressed in green and tricolor and wearing shamrock and leprechaun costumes as they took part in the festivities.
Ireland’s patron saint is honored on St. Patrick’s Day, which has gained international popularity and is celebrated with parades and festivities all around the world.
In honor of Ireland’s rich history, more than half a million people lined the streets of Dublin as the St Patrick’s Day Parade got underway at noon.
The city was overrun with fancy-dressed revellers waving the Irish flag and making goofy poses for the cameras.
With the theme ‘Eachtrai’ (which translates to “adventures”), the procession exhibited Ireland’s renowned spirit of adventure.
More than 4,000 people took part in the colorful show, which included extravagant floats, dancers, performers, and marching bands from around the world.
Dublin landmarks including O’Connell Street and Trinity College were on the parade route, which ran from Parnell Square to Kevin Street Junction.
Several city center roads were closed to make room for the celebrations, and guests were encouraged to take public transportation.
In addition to celebrating Irish culture, the event placed a strong emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, and community.
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