The Boston Cone That Stole the Show | Bangor News

Boston just gave a traffic cone a royal welcome — complete with bagpipes, the governor, and the mayor — as the “Boston Cone,” flown in from Scotland, became the unexpected symbol of the Tartan Army’s World Cup mischief. Once a humble cone, it now graces statues of historical figures and even Boston’s famous ducklings, sparking beer-fueled revelry across the city. More than just a prank from Glasgow, this orange icon embodies Scottish joy, community, and irreverent humor — now touring Massachusetts to fund mental health charities before heading home. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest things can unite us in laughter and love. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f09232ce6cfa20b