According to my Irish grandfather, the Irish invented the bagpipes, and gave it to the Scottish invaders in the 13th Century – and the Scots still haven’t realised they were tricked.
“I understand the inventor of the bagpipes was inspired when he saw a man carrying an indignant, asthmatic pig under his arm. Unfortunately, the man-made sound never equalled the purity of the sound achieved by the pig.” (Alfred Hitchcock)
The man who brought the bagpipes to Scotland was an Italian named Giuseppe Aroni… He spent his time in the Scottish countryside and liked it so much that he changed his name to McAroni…
Bagpipes are AWESOME. There is a gentleman at our church who plays once a year, dressed in full regalia (including – and I don’t remember the actual word for it – the little dagger in the sock). Even our daughters look forward when it’s announced that Mr. D is playing!
Bagpipes can bring tears to my eyes – the good kind. But I still got a good laugh from today’s strip. I suppose it’s like most musical instruments; played well, they can be wonderful. Played badly, they can be painful.
I LOVE bagpipe music! One time one of our neighbors played her music so loud that it drove everyone crazy! Our BBQ was right by her bedroom window. (Where she played her music. She was young person renting the room.). I banged on the BBQ with my broom handle making a huge racket, after not being able to get her attention any other way. She said, “What?” I told her to turn down her music! She said she liked it that way! I said “Well, I like Scottish bagpipe music. And I have a CD! I’ll PLAY it LOUDLY if you don’t stop!” She stopped.
I actually enjoy listening to the sounds of bagpipes. In regards to the comments regarding alcohol and bagpipes, I find a good scotch whisky goes well with the bagpipe music… a lot of scotch whisky…
Fountains can be tricky to carry, when out for a jog, bike ride, or even a stroll..Regarding yesterday’s strip, I always appreciate your thoughtful insight, and once again, almost spilled my coffee…
I like bagpipe music (and slide steel guitar) just found a great bagpipe group “Red Hot Chili Pipers” Just one CD now. One of the track is “We Will Rock You/Eye of Tiger/The Clumsy Lover” Hope they do more
Love the pipes. – Last hockey season some neighbours of our arena complained to city hall about the piper busking after the hockey games. The social media onslaught to city hall to support the bagpiper was huge!
Love the pipes! Love them played outside or in a very large indoor. Any other indoor is insane and the piper probably isn’t worth listening to. Try Clanadonia or Saor Patrol for great pipes and drums.
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Apparently the authors think their fan base is far too broad, and are trying to drastically narrow it.
Patrick G almost 10 years ago
According to my Irish grandfather, the Irish invented the bagpipes, and gave it to the Scottish invaders in the 13th Century – and the Scots still haven’t realised they were tricked.
rshive almost 10 years ago
Didn’t Nero play the bagpipe while Rome burned?
phelpsgates almost 10 years ago
“I understand the inventor of the bagpipes was inspired when he saw a man carrying an indignant, asthmatic pig under his arm. Unfortunately, the man-made sound never equalled the purity of the sound achieved by the pig.” (Alfred Hitchcock)
Bob. almost 10 years ago
The doodlesack.
Observer fo Irony almost 10 years ago
I thought that the tradition of playing the bag pipes during battle was to terrorize the enemy.
corpcasselbury almost 10 years ago
I like bagpipe music, and I don’t drink alcohol.
b.m.razzilla almost 10 years ago
The man who brought the bagpipes to Scotland was an Italian named Giuseppe Aroni… He spent his time in the Scottish countryside and liked it so much that he changed his name to McAroni…
inshadowz almost 10 years ago
… and if you don’t like it, you need more to drink.
Wren Fahel almost 10 years ago
Bagpipes are AWESOME. There is a gentleman at our church who plays once a year, dressed in full regalia (including – and I don’t remember the actual word for it – the little dagger in the sock). Even our daughters look forward when it’s announced that Mr. D is playing!
ladykat almost 10 years ago
Bagpipe music rocks!
sailbad the sinner almost 10 years ago
Love the pipes I noticed Joan Rivers funeral She was piped off to New York New York. Different
Cerabooge almost 10 years ago
Bagpipes can bring tears to my eyes – the good kind. But I still got a good laugh from today’s strip. I suppose it’s like most musical instruments; played well, they can be wonderful. Played badly, they can be painful.
Francis Lapeyre Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I’d like to see someone play “Flight of the Bumblebee” on bagpipe.
dogday Premium Member almost 10 years ago
And on a personal note….both my father and my older brother were “piped out”. I love the sound and was glad to share it as a last memory of them.
jtviper7 almost 10 years ago
Two worst interments EVER …The Bagpipes.The slide steel guitar.Both sound like a cat that’s dying.
ladylagomorph76 almost 10 years ago
I LOVE bagpipe music! One time one of our neighbors played her music so loud that it drove everyone crazy! Our BBQ was right by her bedroom window. (Where she played her music. She was young person renting the room.). I banged on the BBQ with my broom handle making a huge racket, after not being able to get her attention any other way. She said, “What?” I told her to turn down her music! She said she liked it that way! I said “Well, I like Scottish bagpipe music. And I have a CD! I’ll PLAY it LOUDLY if you don’t stop!” She stopped.
xsintricks almost 10 years ago
Guaranteed to send chills up and down my spine: “Amazing Grace” played on the bagpipes.
Godfreydaniel almost 10 years ago
The Scottish taste in musicIs constantly erodingThis explains why bagpipesSound like cats exploding!
neverenoughgold almost 10 years ago
I actually enjoy listening to the sounds of bagpipes. In regards to the comments regarding alcohol and bagpipes, I find a good scotch whisky goes well with the bagpipe music… a lot of scotch whisky…
neverenoughgold almost 10 years ago
Al S. said, about 5 hours ago
Fountains can be tricky to carry, when out for a jog, bike ride, or even a stroll..Regarding yesterday’s strip, I always appreciate your thoughtful insight, and once again, almost spilled my coffee…
Celarius Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I like bagpipe music (and slide steel guitar) just found a great bagpipe group “Red Hot Chili Pipers” Just one CD now. One of the track is “We Will Rock You/Eye of Tiger/The Clumsy Lover” Hope they do more
boldyuma almost 10 years ago
And…tomorrow..we shall discuss banjo’s..
Godfreydaniel almost 10 years ago
@potrerokid1532Lyre, lyre, your Rome’s on fire!
brklnbern almost 10 years ago
Agree.
What? Me worried ? almost 10 years ago
I am both Scots and Irish -I did a real LOL on this one !
Sky_Shachaq almost 10 years ago
I love Bagpipe music.
Hunter7 almost 10 years ago
Love the pipes. – Last hockey season some neighbours of our arena complained to city hall about the piper busking after the hockey games. The social media onslaught to city hall to support the bagpiper was huge!
Hunter7 almost 10 years ago
BTW – the bagpiper still plays after the hockey games. Nice.
Thehag almost 10 years ago
Love the pipes! Love them played outside or in a very large indoor. Any other indoor is insane and the piper probably isn’t worth listening to. Try Clanadonia or Saor Patrol for great pipes and drums.