If you ever wondered what the most embarrassing music videos to come out of Ireland were, then let’s get you started with these ten cringe-worthy classics.
Over the years, many Irish artists have subjected us to their incredibly cheesy music videos, some of which we cannot forget.
While some of these songs were somewhat likeable, the same cannot be said about the video content. So, let us take you back in time with the ten most cringeworthy Irish music videos we’ve ever seen. How many do you remember?
10. The Original Rudeboys, ‘Stars in My Eyes’ – not their best video
We have to admit, these guys were highly underrated and did come out with some catchy tunes, but if you’ve seen the video for ‘Stars in My Eyes’, you probably cringed as much as we did.
The basic video focuses on the three lads ‘performing’ on a rooftop above Dublin and has that homemade feel.
9. Dustin the Turkey, ‘32 Counties’ – a singing Irish Turkey
While this fun-loving Turkey was loved by many around Ireland, we think he should have left the music videos to someone else.
For his rendition of 32 Counties, Dustin slagged off various Irish places around Ireland, which made us all laugh; however, the awful video made us cringe like never before.
8. U2, ‘Numb’ – this is cringe-tastic
If you’ve seen this music video, then you know EXACTLY why it made the list of the most cringe-worthy Irish music videos we’ve ever seen.
The video is centred around U2 band member The Edge, who looks like he is being slowly tortured at one point in the video. You’ve been warned!
7. Boyzone, ‘Love Me For a Reason’ – a cringe-worthy classic
While this song is one of the best of the 90s, sadly, the same cannot be said about this music video.
Between the copious number of candles and the awkward close-ups, we are unsure whether to keep watching or cringe and look away. Maybe listening to the song videoless is for the best.
6. Six, ‘There’s A Whole Lotta Lovin’ Going On’ – the one that never took off
What can we say? This has to be one of the most cringe-worthy Irish music videos we’ve seen, and we cannot put our finger on exactly why it makes us wince, but we can think of a few reasons.
Could it be the matching white outfits, the basic dance moves or the shoddy camera work? Who knows?
5. Richie Kavanagh, ‘Aon Focal Eile’ – the one that was banned
This classic Irish hit was so bad that it was banned from the BBC, perhaps because the title sounded like a curse word.
However, back in Ireland, people went mad for the song, but unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the made-at-home music video, which was all kinds of terrible.
4. The Rubberbandits, ‘Horse Outside’ – our guilty pleasure
So, while some of the songs on our list were loveable but lacked creative video content, this song sadly fits into both categories.
What was meant as a joke became quite the trend, and even though it is one of the most cringeworthy Irish music videos we’ve ever seen, we just cannot stop watching!
3. B*Witched, ‘C’est La Vie’ – the one we will never forget
Someone once said that this video was like a group of soccer moms got a hold of Windows Movie Maker, and we cannot disagree.
There is something so cringeworthy about this video, and we are not sure if it’s the double denim, the awkward dance moves or the cheesy smiles.
2. Jedward, ‘Lipstick’ – a no from us!
Yes, we can all agree that this song from Jedward had us singing along from time to time, whether we liked it or not, but once we set our eyes on the music video for this tune, we couldn’t help but cringe. This has to be one of the most cringeworthy Irish music videos we’ve ever seen. So sorry, guys, it’s a NO from us!
1. Diva and the Dinosaur, ‘Bunratee’ – the Irish Gangnam Style
Want to know why we think this is the most cringeworthy Irish music video ever to grace our screens? Then, be sure to look it up on YouTube to see exactly why.
This song has been referred to as the Irish version of Gangnam style, and you can expect to witness some random violin playing paired with a man dressed as a dinosaur.
So, there you have it, our list of the top ten most cringeworthy Irish music videos we’ve ever seen. No doubt there are plenty more out there, so keep your eyes peeled for these cringe-worthy classics.
