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* ''The Ottawa Citizen'' described [[U2]] as "a Brit band". Apparently, the editor of that paper forgot that since 1922, Ireland is ''no longer part of the United Kingdom''. |
* ''The Ottawa Citizen'' described [[U2]] as "a Brit band". Apparently, the editor of that paper forgot that since 1922, Ireland is ''no longer part of the United Kingdom''. |
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** In a very famous outtake, ''American Top 40'' radio presenter Casey Kasem flipped out and ranted about U2; "These guys are from England, and who gives a shit?" |
** In a very famous outtake, ''American Top 40'' radio presenter [[Casey Kasem]] flipped out and ranted about U2; "These guys are from England, and who gives a shit?" |
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** A recurring problem with Irish musicians (and indeed other celebrities). MTV has referred to Westlife as British (you would think they at least should know better). |
** A recurring problem with Irish musicians (and indeed other celebrities). MTV has referred to Westlife as British (you would think they at least should know better). |
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* "The Prince of Denmark's March" by Jeremiah Clarke is incessantly called "Purcell's Trumpet Voluntary". (The prince referred to is not Hamlet, but Queen Anne's husband.) |
* "The Prince of Denmark's March" by Jeremiah Clarke is incessantly called "Purcell's Trumpet Voluntary". (The prince referred to is not Hamlet, but Queen Anne's husband.) |
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