Hmmmm.... perhaps it is a gray area? I am not Irish. I am not even Irish Canadian. My father side of the family is where my Irish Heritage lies... the music, the humour, the culture. I see nothing wrong with being proud of my heritage.

I have used the term Irish to describe myself many times. It's usage often, to many, immediately conjures up a stereotype. Perhaps this is wrong?

An example : 285 pounds of pissed off Irish.

That immediately, to me, conveys the stereotypical "ready to fight if need be". If that's wrong, perhaps The University of Notre Dame should retire it's mascot.

Hmmmm...