Source: Fortune
Summary
The city of Boston welcomed an orange traffic cone, known as the “Boston Cone,” with a reception at Boston Logan International Airport. The cone was a symbol of the city’s love affair with Scotland’s Tartan Army, whose fans placed traffic cones on statues during the World Cup. The cone will visit landmarks across Massachusetts to raise money for mental health charities before returning to Scotland. The tradition of placing traffic cones on statues originated in Glasgow as a prank and has become an unofficial symbol of Scotland’s humor.
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The “Boston Cone” arrives with fanfare, greeted by diplomats, the governor, and Boston’s mayor. The cone’s Scottish escorts see it as a symbol of love and humor, representing the joy and relationships built by Scottish fans during their World Cup visit. The cone’s tour is expected to raise money for mental health charities, but its significance goes beyond that. As one escort said, “This is not just a silly cone… It means love.”
The cone’s visit is a reminder that, in the midst of seriousness, humor and joy can bring people together.
Author: Evan Null
