Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian
I'm not the least bit suprised. So many of these urban legends sound so much better than the truth that people just WANT to believe them.

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So true, but what we are witnessing (along with the romanticizing of the "ancient" clan tartans - sorry, could't resist) is the creation and start of wonderful myths that future generations can marvel over. Think of all the myths from ancient times that we all are familiar with and see as part of our heritage.

Let's enjoy the myths - so nice with stories that are apart from so much cruelty in our world.

Does it matter if the Irish patterns are a sales pitch? I have a Murphy Aran sweater, and my son and grandkids (OK, maybe one day...) will be able to say that their sweaters are Murphy - just like dad and grandad's...
Myth gives way to a nice family tradition