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To: ransomnote
Do you know why bagpipers always walk around while they are playing?

We're not sure exactly. Either of the top two answers could be correct.

1) A moving target is harder to hit.
2) To get away from the noise.

WWG1WGA

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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

1,567 posted on 12/16/2020 9:17:46 PM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

3) So they don’t get mobbed by fans.

(I LOVE bagpipes)


1,581 posted on 12/16/2020 9:28:56 PM PST by little jeremiah (Thirst for truth is the most valuable possession and no one can take it away from you.)
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To: LonePalm

Why do commentators whisper at golf tournaments? They don’t want to wake anybody up....


1,606 posted on 12/16/2020 10:00:10 PM PST by GYPSY286
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