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We're all going to heaven lads, wahey!
— Father Ted ‧ 1995
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Dougal, drunk for once, says the thing the show never quite does: he is delighted with his life, his friend and his job. The joyful "wahey" is pure Dougal innocence. Fans quote it as a cheerful toast, a pub cheer and a blessing on any bad idea.
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In context
Spoilers for Father TedShow the scene
In "New Jack City" (series 2, 3 May 1996), Father Jack is sent to St Clabbert's hospital with Hairy Hands Syndrome, and the loutish Father Fintan Stack takes his place at the parochial house. Stack gets Dougal drunk on Jack's whiskey. Dougal then shakes Ted, tells him he is his best friend, says he loves being a priest, and adds the line. Ted, who has just found Dougal drunk, treats it as the last straw. Ted and Dougal later kidnap Jack back from the hospital.
Sources (2)
- Father Ted Wiki: New Jack CityStoryReference checked
- Wikiquote: Father TedNew Jack City sectionReference checked
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