What is it about tea that Irish people think it solves all problems?

I’m pregnant…have a cup of tea

I crashed the car…you need a nice strong cup of tea for your nerves

My fella broke up with me…he didn’t deserve you love, sit down and I’ll make you a cup of tea, you can tell me all about it

Me granny died…Lord rest her, I’ll make a pot of tea

Jimmy came home one evening in a rotten mood

• What’s wrong with you?
• Nothing
• There must be something wrong Jimmy, you’re like a demon
• I am not
• You are so
• I might be out of a job
• What? How?
• It’s this bleedin’ recession Bernie. There’s no work
• I thought you were up to your eyes building houses
• We were
• So what happened?
• No one is buying houses anymore
• Of course they are
• Well they want to buy them but the bank isn’t lending them money so they can’t
• Fucking bankers
• My sentiments exactly Bernie
• So when are you finished work?
• We’ve a meeting with the union on Monday
• So it’s not definite?
• Nothing is definite, but it’s looking bad
• That’s shocking Jimmy
• I know. I’ve been working with them for the past twenty five years. What am I going to do?
• I’ll put the kettle on
• What?
• I’ll make you a nice cup of tea
• Fuck tea. I’m going for a pint
• Right so
• Are you coming?
• Are you not meeting the lads?
• I am, but you come too
• Ah no, you go on
• Right so. I won’t be long
• Take your time Jimmy
• See you later Bernie

Some problems need tea, but some problems definitely need a pint