An American has been 'schooled' by Scots after sharing a video of Scottish fans celebrating in Boston during the World Cup. The Instagram user, Ryan McGeary, posted footage of the Tartan Army taking over the city, but his pronunciation of 'tartan' as 'Tar-ton' sparked amusement among viewers.
Scottish Fans Take Over Boston
Tens of thousands of Scots have descended on Massachusetts for their first World Cup in 28 years, filling Boston with kilts, pints, singing, and bagpipes. Many Americans have shared their admiration for the Scottish spirit, with some begging the fans to stay.
Ryan's Viral Video
Ryan McGeary's Instagram clip, which garnered over 621,000 views, showed the festivities. However, viewers focused on his pronunciation, leading to comments like 'TARTON army' and 'Say TARTAN again Ryan lol.' One user praised his Scottish accent, while others teased him good-naturedly.
Ryan captioned the video: 'This might be the best weekend in Boston history. Scotland and the Tartan army bring the energy and fun. GO SCOTLAND.' He later posted clips of fans celebrating Scotland's win against Haiti, the country's first World Cup group stage victory since 1990.
Celebrations Continue
In a 3 a.m. clip, Ryan showed crowds singing Scottish tunes like 'Yes Sir I Can Boogie' and 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).' He wrote: 'Partying in Boston at 3am with the Tartan Army. NO SCOTLAND NO PARTY.' Scotland still faces Morocco and Brazil in the group stages.
