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Posted on January 02, 1968 by

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    • Northcode on Response Level Upgrade: “What a brilliant sound that is, auld highlander… fantastic. Thanks for the link. As usual Scotland’s football fans are doing…Jun 15, 10:57
    • Northcode on Response Level Upgrade: “Sadly, unlike the Scottish fans who have gone viral for bagpipes, kilts, national costume, humour, and friendly chaos… English fans…Jun 15, 10:53
    • Spartan 117 on Response Level Upgrade: “If we are talking about Scottish culture I’d happily point to (and promote) our extensive contributions in the arts -…Jun 15, 10:50
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    • Spartan 117 on Response Level Upgrade: “I’m afraid “culture” extends far beyond football shirts, bagpipes, kilts, getting pished En Masse and making an almighty arse of…Jun 15, 08:20
    • Hatey McHateface on Response Level Upgrade: “A trifle harsh, Spartan 117. After all, they are in the USA. That bigly, beautiful plastic shrine to keech created…Jun 15, 08:11
    • Hatey McHateface on Response Level Upgrade: “That’s an excellent question, Ex President Xiden. Just yesterday, I was reading an online article about the proposed social media…Jun 15, 08:01
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    • WhoRattledYourCage on Response Level Upgrade: “Never sure why you communicate in just the very occasional Scots word, Alf. I connect that to middle class dolts.…Jun 14, 23:46
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    • Spartan 117 on Response Level Upgrade: “Indeed. One concurs. I’m not sure what I cringe more at, the plastic kilted Bravehearts with the bagpipes advertising to…Jun 14, 23:10
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