Ticklin' th' arse of an Eskimo with a dandelion
Heard in Sligo
A term used to describe an individual in a perplexed, confused or pesimistic mood, often relating to work or academic study, although it may be employed when discussing personal relationships with others. In this case, the picture conjured up by this phrase is meant to depict an effort of complete futility and pointlessness.
Person 1: 'Howaya buck?'" "Person2: 'Not great, Im knee deep in shite from college. I feel like ticklin' th' arse of an eskimo with a dandelion.'
Things are not entirely splendid, old chap, for I am neck-deep in academic excrement and feel rather like attempting an exercise of utter futility.