Why so serious?

[macwilkin]

I concur with the distinction discussed above:

1. Mock "sword-bearing escorts" that accompany the piper and the presentation of the haggis at a Burns Supper.

OR

2. Bizarrely dressed folks who think that a Highland Games is a chance to channel their inner "Conan" and let their freak flag fly. I have to say that it is really amazing and ridiculous what you see at American Highland Games: pirates, fairies, Vikings, barbarians, half highland clansman/half Native American warrior, etc. For some reason, people seem to think that Highland Games are a cross between Halloween, a Star Trek convention, and the Renaissance Fair...

Cordially,

David

I would tend to agree, with an exception to reputable living history organisations that portray a Scottish military unit from a particular period of history. Such programs, if done correctly, can be very educational & informative.

T.