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Scottish Jokes - 
added as of 27 Dec 99 A collection of jokes about scotsmen and Scotland, from "Windaes 98" to the traditional "What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt?". Mostly gleaned from the alt.humor newsgroup.
Lutefisk and Yams - Beware of this one! Even though it is written in the form of Early Norse epic poetry, the "punchline" still manages to sneak up on you. Contributed by AJadeWolf and Kiltgrrrrl of alt.fairs.renaissance.
Virtual Gwyneth: Love Letters For The Romantically-Challenged - For those to whom the words of Love do not come easily, Gwyneth of Avalon has created easy menu-driven forms for your next missive to your sweetheart: one for the Gentry, the other for Commoners. PLUS! For those Royals with writer's block, try out her handy, dandy "Olde Proclaimation Forme"!
Haroldry For The NonHarold - A bit of SCA (Society For Creative Anachronisms) humor, 'tis true, but good for a chuckle--especially if you've ever played a Noble persona at Faire.
The Dragon Song - subtitled "What Shall We Do With A Drunken Dragon?" Offering some suggestions in case you ever have need to deal with an intoxicated "Draconis Familiarus"...!
Boil't Beets and Haggis - with bonus "Address to A Haggis" by The Rogues of Scotland, being a parody of Dr. Seuss' well-known children's story "Green Eggs and Ham" from a slightly-skewed Scottish point of view, as only the Rennies of alt.fairs.renaissance could tell it!
The Renaissance Purity Test: are you a Faire virgin... or an addict? Take this test and find out! Presented by White Dragon, a member of the Medieval and Renaissance Ring.
"You Know You've Been Working Faire Too Long When..." The classic list for those who failed the Renaissance Purity Test! A similiar listing also appears monthly as a regular FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) in the newsgroup alt.fairs.renaissance. Presented by Banshee, whose pages also offer much sage advice on going to Faire, costuming and speaking in-character.
Medieval Pick-Up Lines by Bodger & Grift. A Faire maiden has caught your eye but you don't know what to say to introduce yourself? Try a few of these for openers--and never be at a loss for wordes again! (warning: use with discretion. Management is not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from the use of these lines--especially if her husband/boyfriend/SO carries a large sword as part of his costume and/or is the star performer in the Faire's knife-throwing act!).
"Are You A Viking?" Test Do you have what it takes to join the Norsemen and fight your way into Valhalla? Take this test and find out! Originally published in an Icelandic newspaper, it was republished on the Web by a modern Icelander, Gunnora Hallakarva; picked up by the newsgroup rec.org.sca where several additions were suggested and presented here by Ryleh, who added a few more questions of his own.
Online Guide to Marshmount Castle with link to the Upquhuck Castle site. These castles do not exist--but a straight-faced, pseudofactual presentation turns this into a hilarious send-up of all the (badly-written) tourist guidebooks written about British, Welsh and Scottish castles. The "Marshmount Family Geneaology" is a riot: try to figure how who married Henry de Marchemont VI and what his kinship to her was. Then send your comments to the castle trustees located on "Lower Middle High Street Road"! Definitely worth a chuckle--and the castle plans are very professionally drawn, too.
"You Might Be A MacGregor If..." - You don't have to be a Highlander to enjoy this page: a fondness for pikes and mutton will do! Hosted by Kevin and Mara, who also offer more serious essays, among them "Clothing of the Ancient Celts" with links.
Join the "International Wenches Guild"! - To see if you qualify for membership, just answer a few simple questions--and try to keep a straight face!!! Not a wench? No problem! Check out "The Brotherhood of Rogues, Scoundrels and Cads"; "The Renaissance Festival Veterans Administration" or several other rollicking guilds "sponsored" by the Lundegaard Armoury. Each Guild has its own pin, Guild handbook and your very own membership certificate (suitable for framing, of course). You only have to stop laughing long enough to write the check!
From "The Book of Emaile" - being the Epistle of Ryleh to the Aetherians: a Treatise Medieval concerning the Great Abomination, S'Pam; and of the worshipers of S'Pam, the S'Pammers; and of the Bots of S'Pam; and of the several ways in which thou mayest deal with them (Humor).
AFR Humor - Can't get enough of Faire? Or do you need to readjust quickly to modern life after spending the entire weekend at Faire? CailleG first offers some hints and tips on recreating the RenFaire experience at home--and then a few tried-and-true remedies for leaving the Medieval experience behind!
All I Really Need to Know I Learned at Faire - Based upon Robert Fulghum's "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten", this article is just as inspirational--from a Rennie's point of view!
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