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Did Scotland fans give Lincoln Memorial statue a traffic cone hat?

Snopes said the viral photo was edited, noting the cone’s lighting did not match the statue and no credible outlet reported the claim.

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Though Lincoln escaped being "coned," statues in Boston weren't so lucky.

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17 statues around Boston that got the Scottish traffic cone treatment this summer

Scotland's Tartan Army has left an indelible mark on the city of Boston. One part of the fan group's legacy: placing traffic cones on the heads of statues around town.

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Did Scotland fans give Lincoln Memorial statue a traffic cone hat?

Though Lincoln escaped being "coned," statues in Boston weren't so lucky.

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Why Are Scottish Fans Putting Traffic Cones on Boston Statues?

The tradition was well received by the inhabitants of Boston. The images of statues with cones spread on social networks and aroused the curiosity of several people, who considered the fun initiative and an original form of Scottish adherents to leave their mark in the city.

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Snopes broke the news in United States on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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