The Niall Fitz appreciation thread

[legend76]

Fitzy of the week must go to the Bolton wanderers website who posted a picture of Danny Wellbeck to announce their signing of Daniel Sturridge. Sadly I'm using my phone to type this so for the time being I can't post a link

[ANVIL]

I rather liked the Ceann Comhairle inviting Brian Cowen to make his farewell speech to the Dail yesterday by introducing him as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

But I admit this may not be A FITZY in the traditional sense of the word.

[Teknique]

http://www.britsuperstore.c om/acatalog/Timotei_2In1_Shampoo _300Ml.jpg

Still reeling after that penalty miss in 1990

[Musical Paper Boy]

BBC, Fulham vs. Chelsea:

You want a chance? Here's a chance. David Duff gets down the right and sends over a tempting bouncing cross.


David Duff:

http://images.sportinglife. com/11/02/330/Chelsea-v-Liverpool-David-Luiz_2559662.jpg

[gingin]

http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/pics/8/424/how-to-draw-raphael-from-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.jpg

Newcastle United striker Fabio

[Teknique]

Gattuso shudda known not to mess with Michael Jordan

http://www.jazzfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Eddie-Jordan.jpg

[legend76]

http://www.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1.png

Gerry Adams ;)

[Rebelred]

http://www.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1.png

Gerry Adams ;)

hehehe that's a good un

[Otto_the_bus_driver]

http://www.earlybath.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Mark-Lawrenson-Football.jpg

Ireland midfielder Liam St Lawrence
http://www.peoplesrepublico fcork.com/forums//showpost.php?p=37000 90&postcount=12

[Otto_the_bus_driver]

http://i.imgur.com/bKxEY.jpg

At the funeral of the ex- Take That star !

[POL]

http://www.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1.png

Gerry Adams ;)
good work

[jams]

http://i.imgur.com/bKxEY.jpg

At the funeral of the ex- Take That star !




a double with the RUC?

[Teknique]

Ok , leave it with me

[Teknique]

http://imyouare.com/files/images/La_Roux.jpg

Alex Higgins

[DogTheLangerHunter]

He's still alive, lads. Don't believe what they say.
http://wordwatchers.files.w ordpress.com/2008/09/obama_wideweb__470x4 1801.jpg

[TonyCork80]

6998

Spotted this on the front page article. Is there a prize?

[Mr Jefferson]

Madonna installed as new manager at the Emirates

http://www.saidaonline.com/en/newsgfx/manchester%20city-saidaonline.jpg

[Langer Dan]

Millennium Stadium Cardiff.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2u6emgl.jpg

[Eoin]

lol!

[frankeechops]

heh³

[Teknique]

nice

[gingin]

http://i55.tinypic.com/2im1d1w.jpg

sean og o hailpin announces his return to hurling

[Mr Jefferson]

Surprise in Cork as county board delegates vote for change at congress.

http://www.rufenerevents.ch/uploads/7d2e561a84c01bb2a858 0ee55c7636b5/congress_totale2_ful l.jpg

[Some user]

http://www.barrackstreetban d.com/images/header.jpg

U.S. President Barrack Obama and entourage.

[Teknique]

http://hammer.ucla.edu/image/4658/600/450.JPG

The minister for health

[frankeechops]

Prominent Birmingham club, Ashton Villa,

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Ashton_Villa_Galvest on_Texas.jpg/250px-Ashton_Villa_Galvest on_Texas.jpg

Prizes* for the first person to get it.

*prizes may not actually exist.

[jams]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galveston,_Texas


I should have better things to do with my life.

Sadly, I don't.

edit - Kudos on the signature geekboy

[frankeechops]

You're riiiiiigggggghhhtttt tttt...

I think I need a new sig alright.

[Philby]

ABV looks like a great boss but obviously i hope it goes pear-shaped

Chelsea's new gaffer pursues a tidy sideline in construction services to fill the €15m-sized hole in his wallet...

http://www.abvcontractors.c om/images/ABV_logosmaller.jpg

[DogTheLangerHunter]

And with the 28th pick in the NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls select....Norris Cole.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00481/snf06tvb280_481664a. jpg

[Teknique]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ In8mYoNsBmGloNNenCoV aXzx7D8Z7F8SImN1j_1a y842oC49KjA&t=1

Rafael Jacquelin

[TonyCork80]

Jesus tek, these are getting like the times cryptic crossword

[legend76]

Jesus tek, these are getting like the times cryptic crossword

I get French golfer Raphaël Jacquelin's surname sounding a little like Jack-o'-lantern, but what's the connection between Leonard Nimoy and James Reilly??

[gingin]

http://image2.findagrave.co m/photos/2007/213/20772235_11861893276 8.jpg

new liverpool signing charles adamS


its charlie ADAM people, A-D-A-M

[jams]

I get French golfer Raphaël Jacquelin's surname sounding a little like Jack-o'-lantern, but what's the connection between Leonard Nimoy and James Reilly??



I thought it might be a Mr Spock / Dr Spock mixup thing - but then I'm crap at this.

At least with the cryptic crossword most of the time if I have the answer I can work out the why.

[Teknique]

I get French golfer Raphaël Jacquelin's surname sounding a little like Jack-o'-lantern, but what's the connection between Leonard Nimoy and James Reilly??

It was actually Alan Shatter - > Shatner - > Nimoy - > Justice/Health

[legend76]

It was actually Alan Shatter - > Shatner - > Nimoy - > Justice/Health

Bravo!!! Well played Sir


KXWEM4gZhg4

[Teknique]

http://images.wikia.com/southpark/images/7/76/Coon.jpg

Man citys latest splurge...

[Eoin]

Not getting it Teknique.

[Teknique]

Not getting it Teknique.

Thats cartmans super hero alter ego - The Coon
Man citys latest splurge - Kun Aquero

Make sense ?

[Teknique]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_mDc9bcjHU/TO1bKWKOmGI/AAAAAAAAACg/vS_boBhjFWw/s1600/avocado.jpg

Richard

[TonyCork80]

Dick Advocaat?

[Teknique]

Dick Advocaat?

yep

[polar bear]

Dick Advocaat?

Well done sir.

[Teknique]

http://cdn.livesoccertv.com/images/articles/4255-raul-meireles-chelsea-liverpool-transfer-judas-32412.JPG

Paul Mireles... according to today fm's reporter in Sunderland yesterday

[Kappa]

A classic

http://i.imgur.com/CMbOl.jpg

[Lapsy Pa]

A classic

http://i.imgur.com/CMbOl.jpg

Lol.

Probably the more reknowned of the two to be fair.

[TonyCork80]

That's brilliant Kappa. Did the photo accompany the print version as well? Assume Leen had his head so far up Jacko's hole to notice.

Or maybe the other tommy dunne just wanted to show his support!

[Teknique]

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2011/basketball/nba/09/16/Ron.Artest.ap/Ron-Artest-2.gif

Metta World Peace

No, Seriously Link (http://sportsillustrated.cn n.com/2011/basketball/nba/09/16/Ron.Artest.ap/index.html?sct=nba_t 2_a11)

[Teknique]

http://i52.tinypic.com/15io77.jpg

Ronaldo comes to the Gateway

[Eoin]

lol, top work Teknique!!

[Tube a Pringles]

French Rugby Football puppet master, Grahame L'Henrie...

http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/galliano415.jpg

[BlackpoolTerrier]

OP of the "Training Run Times" thread and sometime gambling afficionado spotted training on Horgan's Quay yesterday
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7653/goodshipcarmona.jpg

[Teknique]

http://www.mytinytots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/potty-chair-white.jpg

junior hoilett

[polar bear]

2010 young footballer of the year Aidan Walsh.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR Un1YQdmKVS0V3oMfAFOU mWRDCsh7NqlbTJDZYJO_ njVuv24q7WA

[Scatter]

2010 young footballer of the year Aidan Walsh.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR Un1YQdmKVS0V3oMfAFOU mWRDCsh7NqlbTJDZYJO_ njVuv24q7WA

Surely that picture is wrong.
Here he is shur...
http://www.kerrygaa.ie/images/stories/galleries/u21-county-football-final-2010/u21_2010_5.jpg

[don]

http://cdn.livesoccertv.com/images/articles/4255-raul-meireles-chelsea-liverpool-transfer-judas-32412.JPG

Paul Mireles... according to today fm's reporter in Sunderland yesterday
Reminds me of an RTE newsreader (Don Cockburn I think), seeing the name Seve Ballesterous on the autocue and thinking it was a misspelling saying Steve Ballesterous had won the Irish Open even though he was already very famous by then. Also the parade ring announcer in Cheltenham saying that Desert Orchard had won the Gold Cup.

[gingin]

courtesy of marco in the arsenal thread, heres tweety bird

http://assets2.lfcimages.co m/uploads/players/titi_camara_2.jpg

[afeencalleddan]

http://www.planet-familyguy.com/pfg/images/characters/electrician.jpg

Alessandro D'Aquilano.

[Teknique]

http://bpr.berkeley.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jon-stewart.jpg

Golfer, John Daily

[Eoin]

lol, brilliant teknique!

[ho chi feen]

An oldie, but a goodie

http://weird-websites.info/Weird-Jokes/Dog-jokes/pictures/pervert-dog-bra-panties-model-open-legged-doggie-pictures.jpg

Didier Dogbra

[afeencalleddan]

http://0.tqn.com/d/goeurope/1/0/i/1/basque_country.jpg
Barcelona's location.

[ho chi feen]

Portugal's mediterranean coast
http://adventures.worldnoma ds.com/lpmaps/tg-por5-itn-minho.jpg

[mightyquark]

http://0.tqn.com/d/goeurope/1/0/i/1/basque_country.jpg
Barcelona's location.

Contemporary!

[Browser Brody]

Someone's Fitzy radar isn't working.

http://www.peoplesrepublico fcork.com/forums/showpost.php?p=40573 78&postcount=5

[frankeechops]

The liberator:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lxPRFJQwVuo/TcMaypHBlLI/AAAAAAAApsU/Gu93fbXLcvs/s1600/do.jpg

[Eoin]

Irish country music star Daniel O'Donnell:

http://static.flickr.com/50/128610819_fbe7c419eb _m.jpg

[rebelicecreamman]

Irish country music star Daniel O'Donnell:

http://static.flickr.com/50/128610819_fbe7c419eb _m.jpg

double fitzy?

[Eoin]

double fitzy?

Of course.

[Teknique]

http://admin.newstalk.ie/wp-content/files/2011/09/paidi2.jpg

Ice T

[corkoniense]

http://admin.newstalk.ie/wp-content/files/2011/09/paidi2.jpg

Ice T

Ice Tay shurely?

[gingin]

ice tay's home town

http://wikitravel.org/upload/shared//thumb/f/f8/Gondola2.JPG/180px-Gondola2.JPG

[Topdog]

West Brom striker. Hugo Rodelega according to POL :lol!:
http://www.fansfc.com/UploadedImages/Players/HugoRodelega_6337850 25319853750.jpg

[ho chi feen]

West Brom striker. Hugo Rodelega according to POL :lol!:
http://www.fansfc.com/UploadedImages/Players/HugoRodelega_6337850 25319853750.jpg

West Brom striker Carlton Cole, no? :lol!:

[The Bread Man]

Alex Higgins

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Whirlwind-001.jpg/800px-Whirlwind-001.jpg

Jimmy White

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Hurricane_Isabel_fro m_ISS.jpg/800px-Hurricane_Isabel_fro m_ISS.jpg

[Philby]

Man City's new defensive bungler...Stefan Savic

http://images.tvrage.com/people_galleries/9/24491/50071.jpg

[gingin]

an orangutan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg

[jeepers]

Owen Coyle is set to bid £2million for Leeds midfielder Adam Clayton. The Bolton boss will swoop for the ex-Manchester City playmaker after the breakdown of talks over a new Elland Road deal. But Stoke, Fulham and Wigan are also keen. (The Sun)

http://www.eoinbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/the-edge-2.jpg

[Teknique]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2d1mjnq.jpg

Ian Brown

[Blue Monday]

It's shocking the amount of people who have no idea what a fitzy is.

[Eoin]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2d1mjnq.jpg

Ian Brown

Lol

[Eoin]

It's shocking the amount of people who have no idea what a fitzy is.

I know, ridiculous

[CORKBHOY]

It's shocking the amount of people who have no idea what a fitzy is.

I know, ridiculous

Describe it, in a sentence, for those who don't know.

[The Bread Man]

Describe it, in a sentence, for those who don't know.

It was once described on wikipedia.

I think it was Ho chi feen who put it up there.

Superb description.

[Teknique]

Describe it, in a sentence, for those who don't know.

image with wrong name, but its a bit more than that

and then you have double, triple and quad fitzys on top of that

[gingin]

It's shocking the amount of people who have no idea what a fitzy is.

did i get it right with this one?

an orangutan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg

[Eoin]

did i get it right with this one?

No

[whathefeck]

an orangutan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg

I thought that was Cork footballer Anthony Lynch?

[numnuts]

I thought that was Cork footballer Anthony Lynch?


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg


No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.

[Teknique]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg


No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.

haha.. now thats a fitzy

[The Bread Man]

http://www.peoplesrepublico fcork.com/forums/showpost.php?p=41098 51&postcount=17

Eric Djemba Ba.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/49305_10000174591056 6_6777480_n.jpg

[frankeechops]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg


No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.

*Doffs cap*

[polar bear]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg


No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.

I don't get it.

[Teknique]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg




Jose Cuervo

[legend76]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg
No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.
Is it not his fellow county man, Meath born, former Navy officier, Shay Healy?

[whathefeck]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg


No that was former Kerry hurling stalwart Larry Tompkins, currently the coach to the Glanworth ladies road bowling team.

Maybe I was being too obscure with Anthony Lynch. Che's grandmother was Lynch and his descendants are from Cork.

[gingin]

an orangutan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/CheHigh.jpg/250px-CheHigh.jpg

did i get it right with this one?

No

really? guerilla - orangutan... surely a fitzy?
I'll never get it at this rate..

[Teknique]

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2009/4/9/144471E0-C1B0-67D6-6D4C9EDFFCFDB1E1.jpg

Orangeutan ?

edit... was gonna go with guerilla... but left it

[The Bread Man]

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2009/4/9/144471E0-C1B0-67D6-6D4C9EDFFCFDB1E1.jpg

Orangeutan ?

edit... was gonna go with guerilla... but left it

The famous colour of the Dutch football team.

http://www.gwinnettmagazine .com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/green-apple-282x300.jpg

[Eoin]

really? guerilla - orangutan... surely a fitzy?
I'll never get it at this rate..

Lol you're right. Fitzy on my part for missing it.

[frankeechops]

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/The-Artist1.jpg

Current BDO world champion Adrian Lewis.

[TonyCork80]

Tip of the cap to you Frankee

[Teknique]

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sir-Alex-316x425.jpg

Will.I.Am

[rebelanon]

http://i.imgur.com/kxGoG.jpg

[CORKBHOY]

Fitzy of the year ^^^

Master work rebelanon.

[rebelanon]

Fitzy of the year ^^^

Master work rebelanon.
Can't take credit, tis on the interwbs I found it

[Eoin]

The crowd at murrayfield singing the national anthem a capello this afternoon:

http://www.topnews.in/files/Fabio-Capello-1_1.jpg

[tedobrien]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR ywKpMDSHnyaYCxBqHwnV ae3Urr3YruYshF9rE2Xr tUqbWPrSHvw
After playing at the highest level since the mid-70s, Larry Mullen finally decides that he's too old for this shit and quits the Tipperary and Waterford hurlers on the same day.

[tedobrien]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT B82yjdDQlOqOzr5OrRgT KbaKy2xJOPN7FoYyJLcq RIF_Qt5T1
... and he's followed almost immediately by hunky English funnyman and Desperate Housewives star James Corden

[Musical Paper Boy]

heh heh!

[frankeechops]

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/2011/12/felix-jones-status-questionable-hamstring-injury.jpg

[gingin]

Fitzy's gone stateside

http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/houston1.jpg

[CORKBHOY]

Fitzy's gone stateside

http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/houston1.jpg

lol

Now that's a Fitzy.

It reminds me of an incident a friend was telling me about years ago outside Henry's. The lads were trying to crack onto some old dolls who were having none of it so in an attempt to save face one of them shouted back:

"yer only a pack of sluts anyway - S-L-O-T-S, Sluts!"

Everyone broke out in laughter and it was followed with another lad replying:

"ha ha ha ha, fucking langer, he spelled SALT!"

[de mange]

Fitzy's gone stateside

http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/houston1.jpg
thats a classic :lol!:

[TonyCork80]

Best fitzy in years. Bravo!

[TonyCork80]

http://www.e4.com/images/mb/E4/inbetweeners/series2/presspicsgal/jay2-510.jpg

Kerry hurling corner back Denis Kissane

http://www.inpho.ie/cache/inpho/29/ed/ca/2aec3df55bdc6db5588a 7e4983dbcbd2fb3cc68d 1f/INPHO_00482558.jpg

Will McKenzie, Star of TV comedy Shameless

[BlackpoolTerrier]

Fitzy's gone stateside

http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/houston1.jpg

That is one class Fitzy. Hard to see how it can be beaten.

"Hangs up Fitzy boots"

[BlackpoolTerrier]

http://www.e4.com/images/mb/E4/inbetweeners/series2/presspicsgal/jay2-510.jpg

Kerry hurling corner back Denis Kissane

http://www.inpho.ie/cache/inpho/29/ed/ca/2aec3df55bdc6db5588a 7e4983dbcbd2fb3cc68d 1f/INPHO_00482558.jpg

Will McKenzie, Star of TV comedy Shameless

Nope, not a Fitzy - that's a lookalike

[TonyCork80]

Nope, not a Fitzy - that's a lookalike

True but that's why I tried to fitzify the captions. I felt the medium of the fitzy was the most appropriate method to disseminate this discovery.

[BlackpoolTerrier]

True but that's why I tried to fitzify the captions. I felt the medium of the fitzy was the most appropriate method to disseminate this discovery.

OK, got it - the Fitzy in fairness is almost impossible to define

[numnuts]

True but that's why I tried to fitzify the captions. I felt the medium of the fitzy was the most appropriate method to disseminate this discovery.

http://www.memehumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/FAIL-1.png

[Blue Monday]

OK, got it - the Fitzy in fairness is almost impossible to define

It's not though. There is a clear definition of what a fitzy is, and it's not putting up a picture with someone else's name under it.

[jeepers]

Portuguese Pro-cyclist with Team Movistar, Rui Costa:

http://qoo6.com/data_images/luis-figo/luis-figo-09.jpg

[Teknique]

http://realityglitches.wiki spaces.com/file/view/highlander_resam.jpg/241670777/highlander_resam.jpg

Bertie Ahern

[Lapsy Pa]

Lee Dickson called up by England to play Wales on Saturday

http://static.givemefootbal l.com/gmf/files/79/79cea503-9389-4122-abf0-386851e0170f.6335440 24460000000.jpg

[The Bread Man]

Julian Dickson

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn. net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217_10687649814_6726 04814_651813_1542_n. jpg

[Mr Jefferson]

I think the pic associated with this story is a nice little Fitzy

http://i44.tinypic.com/xlmowl.jpg

[jams]

I think the pic associated with this story is a nice little Fitzy

http://i44.tinypic.com/xlmowl.jpg



FFS everytime I think I know whats going on in this thread something like this happens.

can someone talk me through (in slow steps) why this is a fitzy?

[frankeechops]

FFS everytime I think I know whats going on in this thread something like this happens.

can someone talk me through (in slow steps) why this is a fitzy?

I thought it was just me.

[jams]

Is it just because the helmet in the picture doesnt seem to be modified?

if so then this is weak.

[Mr Jefferson]

Given helmets are deigned to protect against hurley stricks and the like, I thought it funny that they chose to use a pic of a player being dragged by the face guard. Presumably a modified helmet with no face guard (such as Joe Deanes) would have prevented said incident.

Maybe its just me.

[rebelanon]

Cardiff goalie Paul Heaton

http://cdn.fourfourtwo.com/contentimages/interviews/Paul-Heaton2.jpg

[Eoin]

Former Ireland Captain Mick McCarthy

http://www4.pictures.zimbio .com/gi/Gregor+Townsend+Wale s+v+Scotland+RBS+Six +Nations+ciXYGYxgpyu l.jpg

[frankeechops]

Former Ireland Captain Mick McCarthy

http://www4.pictures.zimbio .com/gi/Gregor+Townsend+Wale s+v+Scotland+RBS+Six +Nations+ciXYGYxgpyu l.jpg

Heh heh heh.

Not for another 4 weeks though.

[Eoin]

Heh heh heh.

Not for another 4 weeks though.

Eh?

[TonyCork80]

Former Ireland Captain Mick McCarthy

http://www4.pictures.zimbio .com/gi/Gregor+Townsend+Wale s+v+Scotland+RBS+Six +Nations+ciXYGYxgpyu l.jpg

You really need to give George Hamilton the credit for that one

[TonyCork80]

http://www.celticcafe.com/archive/People/flatley/Life_of_Luxury/images/George_Hamilton_800. jpg

TV3 sports commentary stalwart Jimmy Magee

[Eoin]

You really need to give George Hamilton the credit for that one

hehe, yeah!

[frankeechops]

Eh?

I had to watch the match on mute in the office, so I thought you were talking about their respective employment prospects.

[Eoin]

I had to watch the match on mute in the office, so I thought you were talking about their respective employment prospects.

Lol no, George Hamilton made a blunder and referred to a shot of the 2 lads as Andy Townsend.

[BlackpoolTerrier]

http://www.celticcafe.com/archive/People/flatley/Life_of_Luxury/images/George_Hamilton_800. jpg

TV3 sports commentary stalwart Jimmy Magee

Good Fitzy TC80. Nice level of ease and comfort to it as well - gives me the illusion that I'm "in" on the Fitzy thing without too much brain effort.

A win-win

[Lapsy Pa]

Patrick Swayze in Point Break

http://www.discutiamoneora. altervista.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/pavel-nedved13508.jpg

Pavel Nedved at the FAI awards last night

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ng7-yLn-9Hk/SrHSFFMbKEI/AAAAAAAARk8/pZ059aleFCk/s400/point-break-patrick-swayze-ghost-dirty-dancing.jpg

[TonyCork80]

The Fitzy police will be all over that one Pa.

I reckon there should be a Council of Fitzy. Teknique would be a good man to head it up. Blue Monday has strong views too. Eoin perhaps?

[Fusty]

http://www.anrealtdearg.com/technique.gif

Fitzy thread grandmaster and former scratch DJ with Mayfield based band Fusty DJ Technique.

[TonyCork80]

Well played, Sir

The ultimate tribute to the Doyen of the Fitzy

[Teknique]

http://static.stuff.co.nz/1316730606/107/5673107.jpg

I'm blushing !

[Eoin]

The Fitzy police will be all over that one Pa.

I reckon there should be a Council of Fitzy. Teknique would be a good man to head it up. Blue Monday has strong views too. Eoin perhaps?

I'll take this one tony. Lapsy, lookalikes are not fitzys.

[TonyCork80]

I'll take this one tony. Lapsy, lookalikes are not fitzys.

This is why I reckon my fitzy council idea could work.

Eoin and BlueMonday are technical fitzy purists. Ironically, given his name Teknique seems to put more store in the artistic impression of the Fitzy.

[Lapsy Pa]

I'll take this one tony. Lapsy, lookalikes are not fitzys.

Didn't think so :neutral:

[Eoin]

This is why I reckon my fitzy council idea could work.

Eoin and BlueMonday are technical fitzy purists. Ironically, given his name Teknique seems to put more store in the artistic impression of the Fitzy.

Tekniques are a bit more cerebral in fairness. You really need to think about them.

I still don't understand how people don't get what a fitzy is. Its pretty simple really.

[CORKBHOY]

Tekniques are a bit more cerebral in fairness. You really need to think about them.

I still don't understand how people don't get what a fitzy is. Its pretty simple really.

:(

I'm not 100% yet. I thought I was on the ball but sometimes I get confused. It's one of the bigger stresses in my life at the moment.

[gingin]

xavier hernandez

http://images.wikia.com/backofthenet/images/4/43/AbelXavier.jpg


inspired by pol

[polar bear]

Tekniques are a bit more cerebral in fairness. You really need to think about them.

I still don't understand how people don't get what a fitzy is. Its pretty simple really.

Would you care to enlighten us?

What I've gathered so far is that its not look alikes and you must get the name mixed up or something.

[Fusty]

Before too long your boss, your dad, your barber, your mechanic and schoolkids will be Fitzying. I can see it becoming a global phenomenon.

Someone needs to pull out ten of the most appealing Fitzy's and publish a guide that can be distributed. House-to-house leafleting, posters, billboard campaigns, radio ads need to be done.

A helpline could be set up to help people to construct and interpret Fitzy's.

Failing shows on TV like Republic of Telly could have a Fitzy of the Week with some of the Grandmasters of this thread imparting their wisdom.

There'll have to be an official council as already mentioned and of course there'll have to be a split into two separate bodies - each claiming to be the official Fitzy organisation.

The Fitzy organisation will have to have a headquarters and of course an award ceremony every year for the top Fitzy's.

http://www.corkbusiness.ie/contentfiles/cbaawards/3.JPG

[Fusty]

There'll have to be an official spokesman for the organisation as well.

http://masshysteriasports.f iles.wordpress.com/2009/06/fitzy-760489.jpg

POL, official inventor of this thread.

[afeencalleddan]

xavier hernandez


inspired by polWhich thread is this in?

EDIT: Just found it.

Xavier Hernandez isn't a Fitzy, it's Xavi's full name.

[CORKBHOY]

Would you care to enlighten us?

What I've gathered so far is that its not look alikes and you must get the name mixed up or something.

A bit more structure here. I've included some ideas from other posters, and the "Origins" section came from Lamps. Hopefully it will come together to capture the essence of the fitz. Ask not what your fitz can do for you...



Definition
A fitzy (aka. fitz, niall fitz) is an argument or presentation made in written form which is based entirely, or almost entirely, on misconception. It usually involves a mangling of words, a corruption of ideas, or a juxtaposition of facts, images, words, events, or scenarios where it is evident how a link which is in fact non-existent was made by the author. A true fitz will always provide an amount of entertainment for the reader, though the actual comic effect will depend on the type and the context in which it occurs. The primary forms of the fitzy, the unintentional and the deliberate, are described in more detail later. Variations of both are possible however, such is the spontaneous and random nature of the event. Fitzies usually occur on internet message boards, but the definition is currently being extended to include blunders in other mass-media outlets.

Derivations of the term include "fiztyesque" (adj. to have the characteristics of a fitzy) and the term "to pull a fitzy" (an author has perpetrated a fitzy).



Origins
Niall Fitz is a fictional character hailing from Cork City, Ireland. He was conceived when a less than erudite internet forum poster known as Langer Dan informed the patrons of the People's Republic of Cork message board that a certain Niall Fitz deserved to be included on the GAA’s Hurling team of the Decade. There is in fact no such person/hurler. Forumites quickly took the character to their hearts and something of a cult icon was born.



The unintentional fitzy
The original form of the fitzy, and the most spontaneous, is most entertaining in that it encourages public ridicule of the author. It is customary to lampoon the author, and expose the folly of his ways, by using deliberate fitzies that are spin-offs of the original. The unintentional fitzy is usually the result of a certain confusion, feebleness of mind, and an uncertainty as to the true facts of a situation. A fitzy can provide particular hilarity where it forms part of an impassioned argument on a subject that the author is particularly indignant or angry about. The anger may in fact have been the source of the confusion in this situation, blinding the author to the true facts. The fitzy is often cruelly exposed with hilarious consequences, and used to completely invalidate the author's original argument.

Examples of this would include works of prose extolling the virtues of Cork hurlers, who, in fact, don't even exist. Similarly, arguments based on counties of Ireland that are only figments of the author's imagination, or other similar instances of geographical ignorance, fall into this category and should be exposed and ridiculed for what they are.



The deliberate fitzy
The second main form the art of fitzy is quite different to the original in that it is a construct created deliberately for comic effect. They are usually spawned in the "Niall Fitz appreciation thread" on the PROC website, where they are carefully nurtured by various internet posters. A deliberate fitzy may be used with devestating effect outside this thread to ruthlessly expose flaws in topical arguments. A successful deliberate fitzy can often be a labour of love for an author, as collecting the loosely-rated facts, images, and scenarios required is quite a skill.



Philosophy
Many true connoisseurs of the fitzy argue that they are not simply constructs of language and contrasting images, but rather something more intangible, like a state of mind. This, they say, is illustrated by the fact that one cannot truly understand fitzy unless they have experienced it for themselves. Others say it is a philosophy, one that gives a deep insight into the random workings of the human brain. Some also contend that a full understanding of this philosophy could lead to scientific discoveries and cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. All are agreed though that the fitzy phenomenon is alive and well on the internet and should be fostered for the entertainment of the masses.

Here you go.

[TonyCork80]

This to my mind without being self-promoting, is a good solid entry-level Fitzy http://www.celticcafe.com/archive/People/flatley/Life_of_Luxury/images/George_Hamilton_800. jpg

TV3 sports commentary stalwart Jimmy Magee


Some Fitzyologists. myself included may use the medium to bring lookalikes to the attention of the broader Fitzying community. Fitzy purists vehemently oppose this practice, and it remains the most controversial issue in the field today.


Patrick Swayze in Point Break

http://www.discutiamoneora. altervista.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/pavel-nedved13508.jpg

Pavel Nedved at the FAI awards last night

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ng7-yLn-9Hk/SrHSFFMbKEI/AAAAAAAARk8/pZ059aleFCk/s400/point-break-patrick-swayze-ghost-dirty-dancing.jpg

The more advanced practitioners will not get out of bed for anything less than a triple Fitzy. The usual triple involves text, image and context with the best recent example being the following.


Fitzy's gone stateside

http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/houston1.jpg

Most practitioners of the art would place the most stock in a printed or broadcast Fitzy. The more trusted the media source the better. Here is my own personal all time favourite.

5Ao9p3ou7-U

[frankeechops]

This, my children, is a fitzy.
http://alntv.files.wordpres s.com/2009/09/donny_osmond.jpg

Argentine striker Julius Ceasar

[gingin]

Which thread is this in?

EDIT: Just found it.

Xavier Hernandez isn't a Fitzy, it's Xavi's full name.

i know that.. pol inspired my attempt at an intentional fitzy with abelxavier and xavier hernandez.. ?? i thought about throwing in javier hernandez too but i'm still not sure i know what the hell is going on in here!

[stevetharlear]

A Man U fan told the whole local pub here recently when Chicharito got injured in a warm up that they had no decent striker to replace him with as Hernandez was out injured too. Would this be classed as a fitzy?

[CORKBHOY]

A Man U fan told the whole local pub here recently when Chicharito got injured in a warm up that they had no decent striker to replace him with as Hernandez was out injured too. Would this be classed as a fitzy?
The Fitzy craze is dynamic and that most definitely qualifies.

[Mr Jefferson]

http://www.football-wallpapers.com/wallpapers2/figo_3_1024x768.jpg

Jacob Figroll

[TonyCork80]

http://www.fhm.com/imgs/307/409/0/original/Main2008120714312638 98553_katy%20perry%2 0profile%20large.jpg .jpgx

Star of hit TV crime series Bones, Emily Deschanel

[Mr Jefferson]

Admin Fitzy :p



http://i44.tinypic.com/b63soy.jpg

[tedobrien]

http://images.contactmusic. com/newsimages/jean_dujardin_129769 5.jpg

Former Cork captain John Gardener

[afeencalleddan]

Mé féin MP Mary Lou McGuinness pictured outside the Bundestag yesterday after being caught up in a Fax machine scandal...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Wy9XZin0Yg/TuYt0CRhyrI/AAAAAAAAKLw/EbOns445uOw/s1600/edgar-men-in-black.jpg

[Teknique]

http://www.materialhandling products.com/Images/lockers.jpg

Cant bring it with you , I wonder will he miss it ?

[Lapsy Pa]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloud front.net/photos/large/529253531.jpg?key=16 301223&Expires=1330720819&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZB BTA&Signature=KF4CZOyiGQ YzidCWPXgWz6spxHkbAm ni9y7i-~w1AGQaEGBZTl0dzWFzv 8ER-nZY5Gq~6NhfY01zPVtZT uh31nzZS2SYjwsKm3aE~ uhysxMAydk9KjJjw8dsq Ec~EyI1wZyL8oEAmQ-EoGqEpgkkf6iuDS5jgR~ RM-QPb9RCteM_

[stevetharlear]

Great fitzy here, don't know how to post images.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=28645 7654754164&set=a.17465572593435 8.47506.168593599873 904&type=1&ref=nf

[afeencalleddan]

Bale and Van Persie will surely be on Man City's shopping list during the summer...

http://www.halloweenfancydr essuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/adam-west-batman-costume.jpg

[jams]

I feel very clever when I understand the fitzy - especially when they are not straightforward.

[frankeechops]

Italian front row supremo Nigel Davies:
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/51421000/jpg/_51421490_jiffy_huw2 010_226.jpg
Former french ref and occasional Homosexual Jon Owens:
http://www.welshrugbypics.c o.uk/events/wales-rugby-squad-300511/Jonathan_Davies.JPG? 1306916469
With a special thanks to current Ireland Oscar contender and Arctic Explorer Ralph Fienes, From yesterdays commentary
http://www.allcelebspics.co m/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Joseph-Fiennes-300x284.jpg

[Naked Giant Attack]

The Sunday Times achieved a two-in-a-row Fitzy recently if I'm not mistaken.

Last Sunday week they had a picture of Donnacha O'Callaghan congratulating try scoring Rory Best with a caption along the lines of "Man of the Match Donnacha O'Callaghan congratulating....". It was Donnacha Ryan who got man of the match.

Then this Sunday they had a picture of Jamie Heaslip trying to stop Engerland from scoring a try but the caption was from the Welsh game against France. Obviously they forgot to replace the caption in the English edition with the Irish one.

Congratulations to them.

[CORKBHOY]

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dgtrF.jpg

[Eoin]

Haha brilliant corkbhoy!

[STEVIEG]

I just got luis and Jose Enrique mixed up as badly than the defenders attempt at clearing the ball tonight

[mightyquark]

*Tips hat to Corkbhoy*

[CORKBHOY]

Haha brilliant corkbhoy!

*Tips hat to Corkbhoy*

I only delivered the parcel lads. Spotted it on balls.ie.

[rebelicecreamman]

Ha!

The stoopid fcukers thought Apoel was in Spain!!

[polar bear]

Ha!

The stoopid fcukers thought Apoel was in Spain!!

Not sure if deliberate Fitzy.

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR huwpOIoN-JIf9-aFxZaEWgNXXqSrUMhvb8 p-Bsmd3k-qT1Y3H

[rebelicecreamman]

Relax polar-Y.

Everyone knows Apoel is in Greece.

[CORKBHOY]

Ha!

The stoopid fcukers thought Apoel was in Spain!!

Relax polar-Y.

Everyone knows Apoel is in Greece.

Good work.

[afeencalleddan]

There'll be a grand stretch in the mornings when the clocks go back on March 32nd...

http://www.peoplesrepublico fcork.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206 443

[polar bear]

There'll be a grand stretch in the mornings when the clocks go back on March 32nd...

http://www.peoplesrepublico fcork.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206 443

:lol!:

I'd say Duffer was wanking himself silly with delight.

At least he took his beating anyway. If it was someone like Liam2me it could've been a Belgrano-gate mark 2.

[Eoin]

:lol!:

I'd say Duffer was wanking himself silly with delight.

At least he took his beating anyway. If it was someone like Liam2me it could've been a Belgrano-gate mark 2.

2me would have claimed he had proof that the clocks were going forward next week and then called us all idiots for disagreeing with him.

[Lapsy Pa]

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/538267_1015076724915 9073_508394072_11681 649_584315827_n-625x372.jpg

Yes please

[Teknique]

http://www.cariboobrewing.c om/wp-content/uploads/elimanningmug1.jpg

Leicester scrum half - Zebow

[Jinky]

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/538267_1015076724915 9073_508394072_11681 649_584315827_n-625x372.jpg

Yes please

From the back.

[Mr Jefferson]

http://spicelandnorwich.com/image/cache/data/900%20above/Ambrosia%20Cream%20R ice%20425g-500x500.jpg

Massimo Ambrosini

[CORKBHOY]

Munster coach elect.

http://www.oocities.org/willardsmith2002/wsnewphotos/wsfilm29.jpg

[Mr Jefferson]

Munster coach elect.

http://www.oocities.org/willardsmith2002/wsnewphotos/wsfilm29.jpg

Will Smith ≠ Eddie Murphy ≠ Axel Foley ≠ Anthony Foley??

[CORKBHOY]

Somebody will get it.

I'm convinced of it.

[Eoin]

Will Smith ≠ Eddie Murphy ≠ Axel Foley ≠ Anthony Foley??

Thats what I was thinking as well.

[rebelicecreamman]

Munster coach elect.

http://www.oocities.org/willardsmith2002/wsnewphotos/wsfilm29.jpg

Severe case of galloping obtusefitzyosis.

[frankeechops]

http://img10.glitterfy.com/graphics/37/spongebob_2.gif

[whathefeck]

Somebody will get it.

Im convinced of it.

You will have to explain it to us.

Otherwise certain elements will be calling a massive Fitzy
http://failblog.files.wordp ress.com/2009/12/epic-fail-associated-press-fail.jpg

[TonyCork80]

Somebody will get it.

I'm convinced of it.

Wayne Smith???

[whathefeck]

Wayne Smith???

Not very likely.

Smells like..
http://smellslikescreenspir it.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/AT-AT-Fail-460x380.jpg

[legend76]

http://www.madeleinemccann. org/tfm/images/thecast/kate300x400.jpg

Agüero

[POL]

http://www.madeleinemccann. org/tfm/images/thecast/kate300x400.jpg

Agüerowhat the fuck is this?

[afeencalleddan]

what the fuck is this?I think I get it.

I'll let this one stew for a little while though.

[CORKBHOY]

You will have to explain it to us.

Otherwise certain elements will be calling a massive Fitzy
http://failblog.files.wordp ress.com/2009/12/epic-fail-associated-press-fail.jpg

Oh dear.

The whole idea of a fitzy goes right over your head.

[whathefeck]

Oh dear.

The whole idea of a fitzy goes right over your head.

You fucked it up imo.
It should have been this.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR 5QWTkOjG7Gr30-peSCphOOmXzWbwPHNM3Y w62jjzMBUd6t_iBx9Lre 5AP
New Munster coach Anthony Foley.

Feel free to enlighten me.

[TonyCork80]

This needs adjudication by the Council of Fitzy. Eoin? Teknique?

[afeencalleddan]

Fitzys can go as far askew as the poster wants them to go, imo.

[Michael P Splonk]

Axl foley is the answer but there is an intentional fitz on the fitzy?

I think thats fine.

We've had them before

[CORKBHOY]

You fucked it up imo.
It should have been this.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR 5QWTkOjG7Gr30-peSCphOOmXzWbwPHNM3Y w62jjzMBUd6t_iBx9Lre 5AP
New Munster coach Anthony Foley.

Feel free to enlighten me.

This needs adjudication by the Council of Fitzy. Eoin? Teknique?

Ah lads, do ye not get the spirit of it?

It's too obvious and straight forward to say new Munster coach and throw up a picture of Axel Foley.

It needs to be developed so rather than pick the obvious I went with the other American black cop from a famous film. Thus the Fitzy.


By having to explain myself I feel either people aren't getting the Fitzy or it's ran it's course.

Sad day, lads.

[CORKBHOY]

Axl foley is the answer but there is an intentional fitz on the fitzy?

I think thats fine.

We've had them before

Just saw your reply.

That's it in a nutshell.

[Michael P Splonk]

Ah lads, do ye not get the spirit of it?

It's too obvious and straight forward to say new Munster coach and throw up a picture of Axel Foley.

It needs to be developed so rather than pick the obvious I went with the other American black cop from a famous film. Thus the Fitzy.


By having to explain myself I feel either people aren't getting the Fitzy or it's ran it's course.

Sad day, lads.

See above Corky. I thought it was pretty obvious.

[afeencalleddan]

Ah lads, do ye not get the spirit of it?

It's too obvious and straight forward to say new Munster coach and throw up a picture of Axel Foley.

It needs to be developed so rather than pick the obvious I went with the other American black cop from a famous film. Thus the Fitzy.


By having to explain myself I feel either people aren't getting the Fitzy or it's ran it's course.

Sad day, lads.Ledge's Kate McCann one above is in the same category.

I'm fairly sure I get it.

[Michael P Splonk]

http://www.soton.ac.uk/~ktakeda/flightsim/images/shadow_fs2002.jpg



Kerry great of the early eighties, Eoin "The Plane" O' Driscoll

What would scatter make of this.

[whathefeck]

What would scatter make of this.

I would say its fairly awful Splonky.

A bit like your wumming its just not that funny anymore.

Sure why are you getting all upset about what I think anyhow?

Carry on.

[Lapsy Pa]

http://www.independent.ie/multimedia/dynamic/01045/andy-moran_1045530t.jpg

Mayos Andy Moran according to the independent

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/all-star-moran-confirmed-as-mayo-skipper-for-the-season-3090746.html

[legend76]

Ledge's Kate McCann one above is in the same category.
I'm fairly sure I get it.
well spotted. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arguido

[legend76]

And yeah Corkbhoy is dead right. Less fun if it's too obvious

[legend76]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Roy_Keane_cropp ed.jpg Ciaran Carey

[afeencalleddan]

well spotted. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArguidoOK, that's not at all what I thought you were on about.

I was thinking that Kate McCann has a similar hairstyle to Fernando Torres who is a former Atletico striker like Aguero.

[Eoin]

http://www.picgifs.com/soccer-graphics/soccer-graphics/martin-jol/soccer-graphics-martin-jol-202040.jpg

New England manager Roy Hodgson.

[delzer]

http://www.picgifs.com/soccer-graphics/soccer-graphics/martin-jol/soccer-graphics-martin-jol-202040.jpg

New England manager Roy Hodgson.

Beat me too it.

[afeencalleddan]

Swiss champions and conquerers of ManYoo in the Champions League earlier in the season...

http://farm4.static.flickr. com/3006/2850207238_5247674ce 0.jpg

[Eoin]

Swiss champions and conquerers of ManYoo in the Champions League earlier in the season...

http://farm4.static.flickr. com/3006/2850207238_5247674ce 0.jpg

lol!

[Lapsy Pa]

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/OConnell-359x425.jpg

[The Curious Lozenge]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/400-athletic-bilbao-fans-travelled-hungary-see-europa-180349205.html

Athletic Bilbao last won silverware in 1984, so fans of the popular Basque side travelled in their droves to attend the Europa League Final earlier this week for a chance to witness a rekindling of their former glory. Sadly, Falcao and ten other Atletico Madrid players were 3-0 victors on the night, which was particularly hard news to take for the 400 Athletic Club fans who traveled to Hungary for the game by mistake.

The final was held in Bucharest, Romania, but the geographically embarrassed supporters found themselves in vaguely-similar-sounding Budapest, a city roughly 500 miles away and in a completely different country.

[jams]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/400-athletic-bilbao-fans-travelled-hungary-see-europa-180349205.html

Athletic Bilbao last won silverware in 1984, so fans of the popular Basque side travelled in their droves to attend the Europa League Final earlier this week for a chance to witness a rekindling of their former glory. Sadly, Falcao and ten other Atletico Madrid players were 3-0 victors on the night, which was particularly hard news to take for the 400 Athletic Club fans who traveled to Hungary for the game by mistake.

The final was held in Bucharest, Romania, but the geographically embarrassed supporters found themselves in vaguely-similar-sounding Budapest, a city roughly 500 miles away and in a completely different country.



Excellent

Reminds me of the four englishmen that drove to Frankfurt during WC 2006 and carefully recorded the name of the street they parked the car - ein bhan strasse

[Mr Jefferson]

http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/24500000/Theon-Greyjoy-house-stark-24504468-595-446.jpg

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

[Lapsy Pa]

Standards are slipping in Montrose

http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amature-580x381.png