When You Have A Typical Irish Family

From the McCormack Family to you, here is what a typical Irish family looks like.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro/Studying When Your Family Interrupts You
03:08 - Last Minute Holiday Panic
05:29 - A Very Irish Christmas
07:39 - The Family Holiday
10:13 - Engagement Nightmare
13:28 - The Post Xmas Sales
16:40 - An Irish Summer
18:41 - Telling Your Family You're Vegan
21:10 - Last Minute Vaccination Call
25:25 - Spring Cleaning When You Can't Throw Anything Out
29:32 - When You Get Your Latest Energy Bill
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[@foilarmsandhog]

How many times is Hog’s character called a different name?

[@SamFAHntha]

Too many 😂

[@JeleFili_savage_Filipomena]

Not as many as Foil's. 😅

[@_Miri_]

@@JeleFili_savage_Filipomenaexactly this 😂😂

[@katharinaeveliina]

It's worse for the brother played by Foil. :D

[@somebodyCHBiH]

Von mir aus sie können immer wieder Namen ändern, das ist des beste.

[@SamFAHntha]

Sibling relationships are weird. Like of course I will give you my kidney but no you can't have my charger.

[@Ensign_Roque]

😂 😅

[@newshefan]

Hahaha quite true quite true

[@PapaSmurf40K]

I feel called out...

[@SamFAHntha]

@@PapaSmurf40K I think as long as you're not actively offering your charger at the same time they're needing a transplant, you're okay 😂

[@clarazufall2044]

Never seen it so well described

[@HodsdenFilms]

I love the line "You're some eejit if you think you can swap a double decker for a curly wurly Darren". Said so matter-of-factly with the wisdom of a man who's seen it all.

[@accordionbabe]

At 74, my new phrase is ‘I only have a few years left. Don’t be selfish.’ And thank you! xxx

[@cheerfulcharlie9916]

So many stand out, chaotic moments 😆 I think “well you’re to stay the hell away from my begonias!” is my favourite FAH quote ever!!

[@_Miri_]

I quite like the carthorse and the fungus one… no idea why 🤷🏻‍♀️😜💖🧁💖🎂💖😘

[@JeleFili_savage_Filipomena]

I wonder what they would do if Darren ever wants to move out. The chaos will get even worse, without him being a rock in the middle of this stormy irish sea.

[@IntensivePorpoise]

Well they're safe until he's 43, at least.

[@emilykershaw6522]

My favorite line is in the vegan one when Anne throws a fit about wanting to be a vegan like Darren. “You can’t be a vegan until you’re older. Now come eat your greens!” “They’re disgusting!” 🤣

[@anonymous_selkie]

Little Annie McCormack is one of the most adorable and innocent characters in the FAHniverse. ❤ The scene where she pops up screaming "Ice cream van! Ice cream van!" always makes me laugh a disproportionate amount.

[@cringe_content_]

What if she grows up to be Anne Flanagan? Then she's the most adorable and most funny in the FAH universe

[@San1984]

I love how the mention of a humanist ceremony fixes gran's back 😂

[@discreetyeti105]

Mam and I love the line “Factor 5?! Darren you’re not from Mozambique!”. Every summer we say this

[@IntensivePorpoise]

Love Engagement because there are just So Many characters in it. And because Foil wears the engagement ring for every character.

[@Jim.Mohammad.Everyman]

The McCormacks are somewhere between hilarious and tremendously stressful! Great sketches all :)

[@theonlyenekoeneko]

My cat loves these sketches the most so I will hold off watching until I’m back home and he can join me ❤

[@laudine878]

this is an extremely cute comment! :D

[@San1984]

Cat likes human drama it seems 😂

[@DARWINZOO]

I'm in the US, Boston area. My cat claims I don't understand time zones. We binge later. To be fair to Bastet, she really only likes the Immigration ones

[@soph.megfahn]

I love that the brother's name changes every time 😂 I LOVE the spring cleaning one! 😆 I always think of Arms's bra escapade when I watch the last one, I think it's awesome

[@Ensign_Roque]

The commitment! 💪😎😅

[@JeleFili_savage_Filipomena]

In all the chaos Mary and Paddy just couldn't settle for a name, so they decided to try a couple to see what fits the best. For some reason the bra made me only laugh a bit, but the casual folding of the big violet underpants had me crying.

[@pineapplesandjellies]

Not just the brother's name - the gran seems to be the dad's mum in one sketch but then his mother-in-law in another.

[@Daeron03]

The McCormack family Paddy (father) Mary (mother) Darren (elder brother 1) Steven (elder brother 2) Tom (elder brother 3) Ben (elder brother 4) Anne (little sister) Thomas (younger brother 1) Darren 2 (younger brother 2) Bridie (grandmother) I think that’s all the mentioned names

[@Kikkarlin]

Jason is one of the older brothers too 😂

[@Ensign_Roque]

Wow, they have a lot of kids😳, they must love each other very much 😂

[@colorfulchameleon9891]

"It's still got Yugoslavia in it" is my favorite line in probably any piece of media

[@dgsquare]

My favorite parts: The engagement sketch, when granny stands upright at the news that they are not going to have a church wedding! The christmas sketch: The dusty turkey in the slow cooker since March ! (Genius writing, genius rendition! ) And pretty much everything else! You guys are the best!

[@anonymous_selkie]

My headcanon is that Darren has identical twin older brothers. They like messing with people so they exploit the confusion when they're around their family. Also, these twins went through a phase where they wanted to be called by their middle names.... (It's difficult to fill in the McCormacks' plot holes, but not always impossible!) 😆

[@IntensivePorpoise]

I love this headcanon. It explains so much!

[@SidE1306]

I recently learned a word called 'himbo', an attractive unintelligent man. And I instantly thought about the elder McCormack son 😂

[@emilys.6787]

Ah, I simply love the McCormacks. I get flashbacks from studying for the Abitur and many many Christmases with my family and yet I can't help but laugh my head off ever single time. Shows how good you are at what you're doing. Have a wonderful day!

[@Emma_W_]

I love the compilations, especially with the little spiels in between! The McCormacks are beautifully chaotic. There isn't a poor sketch in there. Perfectly captures the the reality of existence in a family 😂 especially the Christmas, holiday and studying ones! The Christmas one is my absolute favourite and the Anne still believes is also one of my favourite lines from any of the sketches - not just the McCormack ones. Laugh every time. It's superb.

[@Amatureb]

Honestly, as a vegetarian the vegan sketch is more of a documentary than a comedy sketch 🤣

[@jeanneratterman4174]

😆😂🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@lagoondiver]

I LOVE the quick costume changes in these skits 😄

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

Love the McCormacks! So dysfunctional but somehow functional at the same time 😂

[@melinap3284]

So many classic skits! I go back and rewatch these regularly. Loving these compilations, and congrats on continuing to get close to 1M subscribers!!

[@Wolf36181]

They have over 900k... but the sentiments there

[@heather5494]

Ah I do love the energy (read: chaos) of the McCormack’s! They are frighteningly relatable also!

[@KittyKevan]

Oh God…I just have a coat- hanger in my face for all of these sketches!, love love love it all! ( factor 5 - “ where d’you think you’re from ? - Mozambique?.” 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣💞💞!!

[@markalmbar]

I’m pretty sure this Irish family was the inspiration for the Berzattos in The Bear’s Christmas dinner episode. 😂

[@dyanalayng5507]

Hilarious and such great writing "That's the one you need the A in, Yeah?" repeated by each family member... the details, hoovering, clean up this room, fish pills and prayers etc etc 😍😎😂🤣 I think the leaving for holiday IS my favourite, but just to be sure, I'll watch them all again. A few times 😍🇨🇦

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Love the Anxiety board game lurking and making me very aware just how anxious these skits make me…as I die laughing because they are very on point. ❤

[@lauraknight5973]

I love how throughout all of the chaos, Granny's jusy vibing. 😂

[@AyeeBee93]

Been a fan for many years and I just wanted to say that every Monday morning for the last several years your videos have helped me make it through so many hard times. When I check my phone and see the notification of a new video I feel as excited as dogs get sometimes when their owner returns home after a long day 😅😅 I appreciate you guys very much, much love and support from California!!

[@Ensign_Roque]

Haven't they been doing this monday morning thing only for several months? Or did they do that sometime prior too?

[@freeindeed7]

Thank you, love the McCormack's! It's great to see the dynamic between Mary and Paddy, and all the different characters (loser son, annoying little sister, smart put-upon son, granny) are played wonderfully! Love it!

[@IntensivePorpoise]

The revelation that Anne wasn't supposed to be left behind when they went on holiday 😯 (Clearly the characters didn't mean to, but I always thought the writers did!)

[@mar1za69]

My second favourite family dynamic in the whole wide world (the first is obviously the FAHmily)

[@tobiMelka]

Darren really is the perfect name for Hog's character👌😅 Little Anne cracks me up, every time... so cute and funny ❤️😂 (can't believe she's played by the same guy who plays also Mary as well as Granny 😅) Foil is amazing as the multi-character, especially in the 'Engagement' story... but his Paddy is the loveliest one 💛 Well done, lads! 👏

[@McRocket]

I wish my family was like this one. ☮

[@Ensign_Roque]

I wish that too, they're great ❤❤❤ 🥰

[@EmmaLiza]

Thoughtful of you boys to collate all the names into one convenient location 😂

[@lalabearie9593]

The spring cleaning one is my favourite-it’s like you e been spying on my family! Hilarious!

[@BlankRami]

17:12 the pure feeling of frustration and humiliation in that "oh for fuck's sake" floored me. I cant stop chuckling about it.

[@IntensivePorpoise]

Grouping Christmas thoughts into one place: I love Every Irish Christmas for telling a different sort of story with this family. I love the usual chaos, of course, but I'm glad you still used them when it was a story you couldn't tell in their usual style. I wonder how well the Boxing Day sales one comes across in countries where they're not a thing 🤔 I have only been once, when the sales assistant warned us before Christmas that the very expensive cutlery we were about to buy would be 60% off if we got there before 10am on Boxing Day. Never again! The vegan Christmas Dinner makes me think of a Nigella episode where the crew sat down to eat everything she'd made for the Christmas show then realised that absolutely nothing was vegetarian. Bacon in the sprouts, roast potatoes in duck fat...

[@AureusYoutube]

As someone who just got in a relationship with an Irish girl… God help me if this is her family…

[@samuelburleigh1895]

Thanks Lads, One way to spend a very busy morning with important stuff to do 😅

[@t.p.mckenna]

'That is the MOST thoughtful gift!!!' to 'You're no son of mine!!!' in seconds!!! It's Cat On a Hot Tin Roof in seconds!

[@catferreira5598]

"Still has Yugoslavia in it" 😂😂😂😂 The way I cackled 😂😂

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

Been in the slow cooker since March 👍😂

[@sq5]

My favourite!

[@melinda8980]

Thanks for the compilation guys, you are the best ❣️

[@TheDepressedChemist]

Really loving these more regular uploads, can't wait to see you live in October

[@AbhinavKulshreshtha]

The first one really hits something deep inside me.. When I was in college, living with my relatives, I knew they had a good heart but I wished they would stop asking me stuffs every 5 minutes..

[@kitamwilliams]

This whole collection had me in stitches. You boys are delightful 😄

[@copiouscareerist]

Phenomenal, Gentlemen!! I'm not even 7 minutes in and am disturbing the peace with my own coughing laugh fits. The editing, WRITING.....the acting, the wardrobe changes, the "bits" that always work and are executed brilliantly. Edit add: I love that all three of you are so different, but virtually the same. You go together like peanut butter, jelly, and the awesome bread that holds it all together. I would also add that the ingredients are interchangeable depending on the skit. I don't know where I'm going with this..........xoxoxo Thank you. xoxoxo💝

[@drradska8107]

This was fun! Love the family sketches.

[@SA-xt1gd]

I’ve been asking for a collab of the McCormmick and the Flanagans!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

20:19 Shoutout to Granny’s Sapphic friend! 👏🏽

[@somethingcloudy_somethingclear]

Spring cleaning one is my favorite! So accurate! I've even sent it my parents)))

[@kavitasasikiran6751]

Really enjoyed.. thank you!!!!

[@bernadinesavarin]

My all-time favourite one is the vegan one, especially the outro. I really love these compilations!

[@tinigella]

What a treat for a Monday! Thank you guys, you are the best! The McCormack sketches remind me of Arturo Brachetti's quick change performances....how you do is a mystery to me😊 Have a nice week!

[@ananyachatterjee197]

Anne McCormack is probably my most favourite recurring character. ❤ she reminds me of myself as a child 😂 I love the McCormacks, cuz you know deep down all the crazy chaos, they are a great bunch ❤

[@SamFAHntha]

I love them too, even though I feel exhausted after every McCormack sketch 😂

[@Ensign_Roque]

A crossover with the Flangans would be so cool. Maybe at Darren's wedding? 😆

[@SamFAHntha]

@@Ensign_Roque YES. NO THOUGHTS, JUST YES.

[@ananyachatterjee197]

And we already know that the Flanagans are invited..

[@jang3412]

Oh youse guys are brilliant.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

11:49 Wow! I’m just shocked by the number of parallels between our cultures.

[@alicequayle4625]

Where are you from?

[@orchdork775]

These sketches always get my blood pressure up 😂

[@markjavier6621]

The first one is the reason why I always review for my exams in my friends' house. We don't get to study cuz we're busy talking nonstop. But it's better than the chaos on that clip

[@linam764]

Brilliant sketches with so many favourite lines! 😂🤣😂

[@lauras6762]

The McCormacks and the Flanagans are my favorites. They are so relatable!

[@sheilam1130]

Bravo! The best and funniest sketches ❤❤❤

[@MKL_D]

This was awesome

[@blblblbhi]

Love these ❤

[@SimonLausch]

This is too spot on

[@HHh-ej4rl]

Gran saying I'll say a prayer for you. The best!

[@catv1105]

When this family is in a rush, they crack me up, but they also stress me out, lol!

[@MrGearoid65]

Lads, I'm only halfway through and I have to come back later cos if I laugh any more I'll split my trousers!!!!

[@einfachlernen4075]

Simply gorgeous!!! Hello from Germany

[@seanmcnally6658]

Like watch a documentary. Love the discussions between skits…almost the best parts.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

6:35 The elder brother is full of red flags and there’s a part of that wants to sprint towards and fix him 😂

[@Ensign_Roque]

I really like the McCormacks, thank you for the compilation❤ These sketches are really hilarious and very relatable. Especially the part where Mary wants to throw away big bro's LoR figures and the Lego😢😠 My favourites are the Studying when your Family Interrupts you, Engagement Nightmare😂, An Irish summer 🤣 and Spring Cleanig. Hopefully there will be more in the future 🤞😊

[@bethwilliams4903]

LOCK the door GET headphones MOVE!

[@Ensign_Roque]

@@bethwilliams4903 Maybe he should've done that, but maybe they have 'doors always open /unlocked' rule in their house.

[@gimmethatplease2224]

Aaah, so good!

[@Ensign_Roque]

True ❤

[@SherlockedStorytellr]

Nice title change, never sell yourselves short! You're as good as any music compilation*! *New title reminds me of those "Probably The Best Music in the World... Ever!" tape compilations from back in the day.

[@karendaley3184]

I love it! Laughed and laughed.

[@justcallmealdo]

I laughed way more than I should with Anne suddenly popping up screaming "Ice Cream Van! Ice Cream Van"

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Ah that was brilliant!

[@tamara3984]

The first one is still one of my favourites

[@paulinekellybattigelli6539]

Fabulous! So real, so true -not just Ireland, but all our ‘civilised’ homes🤪! The Seated One retains sanity…so far ? Or until….

[@vici7]

10:41 think about how fast they have to change outside the door.. you can see the cloth layering.

[@pixelcraft6739]

Great sketch lads

[@stevendaniel8126]

I haven't spoken to my brother in 23 years. It's been wonderful !!!

[@Ensign_Roque]

I know that sounds weird, but I like your comment and wish I could say the same.😂 One of my brothers is so very annoying and frankly drives me mad since early childhood.

[@wordtothewise9723]

The Last minute vaccination was so spot on. Especially the brother saying "Be careful what you put in your body," while cracking open a tin. I worked in retail during COVID and the amount of people who said they weren't getting the vaccines because "You don't know what's in it and you have to take care of your body" while buying bottles of booze was hysterical.

[@Lena_Kh]

Pressed like even before the ad started. Please can we have more videos about the McCormacks?🙏🙏 P.S. yeaaaah I guessed your favourite line. Achievement of the day😅

[@SamFAHntha]

Congratulations Lena, you won an ice cream from the ambulance and the right to donate to their energy bill 😂

[@Lena_Kh]

@@SamFAHntha haha thanks Samantha! Now I'm off to chase ambulance cars, see you on Thursday 😅

[@Ensign_Roque]

I support the adding / producing of more McCormack Family sketches.😊

[@SamFAHntha]

@@Lena_Kh See you there 😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

18:44 Very interesting sketch and the subtext is exquisite.

[@dean7468]

Family comedy is so funny! Everyone can relate!!!

[@user-ck5ho3di2o]

Please never change,

[@jennydazzler]

They're the best!😁

[@zahifar3936]

Good thing that beer doesn’t spill every time. Would have become too repetitive. Spring cleaning is the one I identify with most. We end up not throwing anything and just move things around. 😂

[@ackack9419]

HAPPY MONDAY 😂😂😂😂😂❤Thank you FAH❤

[@SamFAHntha]

Happy Monday to you too!!!

[@anfearaerach]

Oh lord why is this so relatable, I have a German mam and a Belgian dad and it's always the same with them

[@Ceretrea]

Lmao soooo accurate 😂😂 the holiday skit gave me flashbacks 😂😂

[@MadCupcake38]

Ice-cream van! Ice-cream van! Absolutely cracked me up idk why 😂😂😂

[@thhseeking]

Ummm...Is it just me, or did you not just forget the passports at the bottom of the stairs, but the sister as well? With the alarm set? 🤣

[@francesbaldwin2526]

Sounds about right. Love Irish logic.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:22 This reminds me of the scene in ‘Home Alone’ where everyone is in a panic to get into the Airport Shuttle. Was that an inspiration?

[@Ensign_Roque]

I think about every family is like that before they have to be on time for an apointed flight or similar thi things. 😅