Mick and Paddy on the quiz show Two irishmen called Mick and Paddy go to UK s quiz show Mastermind in hopes of showing how smart they are. Mick goes to the chair, while Paddy sits with the audience. In comes the show s host Magnus Magnusson: *Magnus*: ""what is your choice of subject?"" *Mick*: ""Irish history"". *Magnus*: ""First question- when was the Battle of the Boyne fought?"" There is a long silence while the crowd awaits the answer. *Mick*: ""Pass"". *Magnus*: ""Second question- When was Ireland declared independent""? Another long silence... *Mick*: ""Pass"". *Magnus*: ""Third question- Who was the first president of Ireland?"" Mick: ""Pass"". Suddenly Paddy shouts from the audience: ""GOOD ON YOU MICK! TELL THE BASTARDS NOTHING!""