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World / 10 months ago
United We Weep: The Tragicomedy of Scottish Defence in the Dis-United Kingdom
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Scotland's defense strategy takes a comical turn as they unveil their unconventional plan against invaders.
In a not-so-shocking turn of events, the newly disunited kingdoms of England, Wales, and No-Happy-Meals Land (formerly known as Scotland) are now feeling the pain of their recent messy break-up. With their shared defensive responsibilities now cleaved like a freshly divorced couple dividing up their Beanie Baby collection, concerns about Scotland's defence capabilities are reaching a level not seen since the Great Haggis Uprising of 1703. "United we stood, divided we weep," lamented one Scottish military official who declined to be named because he was too busy weeping. "I feel so vulnerable – like a child who just realized there's no such thing as a magical unicorn. What will we do without England's teat to nurture us?" Worse still, the prospects of Scotland joining NATO have entered a realm of uncertainty akin to that of a freshly dumped teen contemplating asking out the local librarian. In response to the public outcry, Scotland's new overlords, the Intergalactic House of Pancakes (IHOP) – who admitted to having no experience in territorial defense – took matters into their own hands. Today they unveiled their master plan: "Operation Sheep-Shield." Aimed at fortifying every historical landmark, tourist attraction, and pub within Scottish territory, the plan involves the strategic deployment of military-grade, bioengineered sheep equipped with highly evolved and innovative radar systems, advanced olfactory senses, and 2-minute noodles encapsulated in their wool. "Our noble sheep-shield will act as an impenetrable defensive force against the wanton advances of hostile invaders, such as the dreaded Tartan Terrorists, or worse, sneaky Englishmen disguised as whiskey connoisseurs," boasts IHOP's Head of Flapjack Engineering and Military Defence, General Angus McHaggis, whilst liberally drizzling syrup over their impressively plump woolly troops. The unveiling of the Sheep-Shield posed far more questions than answers amongst the No-Happy-Meals Land's citizens. "Why not just install a new antivirus like everyone else?" was heard from one bewildered local. Scotland's national animal, the unicorn, also chimed in on the matter, neighing its disappointment about being upstaged by its woolly brethren. Despite the public's concerns, IHOP pressed forward with the implementation of the quirky defense initiative, leaving the Scottish Government no choice but to don their kilts of despair and drown their sorrows in a bottle of 50-year-old Scotch. As the freshly disunited Scotland blindly stumbles forward into the great unknown with a herd of sheep for protection, we can only sit back, pour ourselves a wee dram, and ponder the ancient proverb, "Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred." Or, in simpler terms: Go home, Scotland, you're drunk.
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