Do you find the term “Irish twins” offensive?

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I read a post from someone saying they were offended by the term (meaning children born to the same mother less than 12 months apart) because they are a “real twin.” I’d heard the term a lot but never realized it was offensive.

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No, absolutely not. Someone is always offended these days 🙄

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Real twin? Being a twin isn’t a badge of honor, or on the flip side a reason to be persecuted. For her to be offended that means she think she should be protected for being a twin. I’m embarrassed for this person.

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I’m embarrassed for anyone who is a twin that is offended by the term Irish Twins Lmao

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I’m Irish and we are not that sensitive 😂😂.. so if we aren’t offended why should anyone else be?

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I’m a twin. This is so dumb and pointless to be offended over LOL. People just really have the time

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I don’t think it’s offensive to a “real twin”.  That seems extra.  But I can see how it can be offensive to the Irish/Catholic community because it originated from people making fun of Irish Catholic immigrants who couldn’t afford birth control

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How can someone be offended by that? I swear these days people just want to find a reason to moan and be offended🤣. 
My first two are Irish twins- NOW GO AND BE OFFENDED!

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Some one can find a reason to be offended about anything

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No that's ridiculous 🙄 although I do hear it mainly used for kids who aren't even technically "irish twins" because they're 13-15 months apart

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Not offensive at all. Don’t people have other things to get worked up about?

Do you find the term “Irish twins” offensive?

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