Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?

Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClaire ThomsonandMegan Bonar,BBC ScotlandPA MediaScotland fans have taken inspiration from the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow for their World Cup outfitsDescribed as the "birthplace of the American Revolution", Boston's streets are teeming with monuments and landmarks that tell the story of the nation's history.And they're now experiencing something of a makeover.Scotland fans visiting the city for the World Cup have been decorating its statues with bright orange traffic cones, much to the bemusement of locals.The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue at the Gallery of Modern Art has been wearing a cone at a jaunty angle since the 1980s.It's a mischievous visual ingrained in Glasgow's identity - and was even a source of inspiration for the graffiti artist Banksy.The Arms of Friendship statue has been decorated with traffic conesAn estimated 20,000 to 30,000 Scotland fans travelled to Boston for Scotland's opening match against Haiti last week - which ended in a 1-0 victory.Anticipation for their second match against Morocco on Friday is building and the conical pranks are perhaps an indication of high spirits.The Arms of Friendship statue at Charlestown Navy Yard received the traffic cone treatment earlier this week.Designed by Gillie and Marc Schattner, the artwork features a 36ft (11m) long bronze octopus holding up a number of the world's endangered animals including an elephant and a gorilla.PA MediaScotland fans enjoyed the traffic cone treatment given to legendary basketball player Bill RussellA couple of miles to the east on Faneuil Hall Square is a statue of the beloved former mayor of Boston, Kevin White.The Democrat served four terms, from 1968 to 1984, at a tumultuous time of racial conflict in the city.According to the Boston Globe, White governed in a...