‘It means love’: Scottish World Cup fans celebrate Boston with orange traffic cone
Summary
An orange traffic cone traveled from Scotland to Boston as a symbol of friendship during the World Cup. Scottish fans placed orange cones on Boston statues, and local leaders welcomed the cone at the airport to celebrate the connection between the two places.Key Facts
- The orange traffic cone flew first-class from Glasgow to Boston.
- Boston Logan Airport welcomed the cone with a bagpiper and local officials, including the governor and mayor.
- Scottish soccer fans placed orange cones on famous Boston statues during the World Cup.
- Boston bars struggled to keep beer in stock due to the large number of Scottish fans.
- The cone is now a symbol of joy, humor, and friendship between Scotland and Boston.
- The cone will visit landmarks in Massachusetts to raise money for mental health charities before returning to Scotland.
- Placing traffic cones on statues began in Glasgow in the 1980s as a prank and evolved into a cultural symbol.
- Boston’s mayor joked that parts of the city have “unofficially become New Scotland” during the World Cup.
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