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Subway's Celtic Tiger Impact
- During Ireland's Celtic Tiger period, Subway sandwiches became popular as a fast food that felt healthy and allowed customer salad choices.
- People believed they were making healthy lunch choices daily, unlike traditional fast food or packed lunches from home.
Soda-throwing Subway Tradition
- A chaotic tradition emerged where schoolboys would get refillable sodas at Subway then throw the full cup at its windows on exit.
- This rebellious act showed anger at free soda offers and a confusing relationship with consumerism in Ireland's Celtic Tiger times.
Irish Court Redefines Subway Bread
- In 2020, the Irish Supreme Court ruled Subway bread is not legally bread due to high sugar content, but a cake, making it taxable.
- This ruling contrasts with Subway's original bread status and ties back bizarrely to Ireland's historical role in Subway's origin.