Someone referred to me as the “Pied Piper” of coop recently. And I really didn’t know what to say to that. I mean, didn’t he steal everyone’s children?
This required some googling.
“For those unfamiliar with the tale, it is set in 1284 in the town of Hamelin, Lower Saxony, Germany. This town was facing a rat infestation, and a piper, dressed in a coat of many coloured, bright cloth, appeared. This piper promised to get rid of the rats in return for a payment, to which the townspeople agreed too. Although the piper got rid of the rats by leading them away with his music, the people of Hamelin reneged on their promise. The furious piper left, vowing revenge. On the 26 th of July of that same year, the piper returned and led the children away, never to be seen again, just as he did the rats. Nevertheless, one or three children were left behind, depending on which version is being told. One of these children was lame, and could not keep up, another was deaf and could not hear the music, while the third one was blind and could not see where he was going.” (Thanks ancient-origins.net)
That is not flattering. I am mildly offended or would be if I had the energy to care…
This is part is better: “There are many contradictory theories about the Pied Piper. Some suggest he was a symbol of hope to the people of Hamelin, which had been attacked by plague; he drove the rats from Hamelin, saving the people from the epidemic.”
Ok, I can save coop from a plague. That sounds nice.
But what plague is that exactly?
The plague of rambunctious teenagers who disturb lunch? LOL
I will slay them with my decks of Zombie Fluxx.
I’m as confused as you are as to what they are meaning by this??? Love Zombie Fluxx as your superpower weapon. LOL!!
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Right weapon for the plague of teenagers right? Lol
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