TODAY IS WORLD milk day. And by golly do we Irish like our milk.

But there are some subtle differentiations. For every whole-fat enthusiast, there’s a person who would sooner scratch out their own eyeballs than drink anything other than the low-fat variety.

And as for cartons versus plastic bottles – manys a domestic war has been started over what kind of container a couple / family / flatshare get to drink their magical white stuff out of.

So let’s put it all to rest.

What is the ultimate milk-combination? Either vote in the poll, or let us know in the comments section below. Just remember though, the results are definitive*.

* results are not definitive

Poll Results:

Full fat milk out of a carton thank you very much (5443)

Low fat milk out of a carton you heathen (2925)

Full fat milk out of a plastic bottle all the way (2046)

Low fat milk out of a plastic bottle and let's hear no more about it (1600)

Full fat milk out of a carton thank you very much
Low fat milk out of a carton you heathen
Full fat milk out of a plastic bottle all the way
Low fat milk out of a plastic bottle and let's hear no more about it

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The Burning Question*: What's the best kind of milk, and the best container to drink it out of?

Poll Results:

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