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Scotland calls April 1 “Gowkie Day” named after the gowk or cuckoo bird that represents the fool and the cuckold – which might mean the holiday has some sexual underpinning. Sticking “kick me” signs to friends’ backs is a popular prank.
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Not it doesn't?! Maybe hundreds of years ago it was, but ask the average person in any street in Scotland what Gowkie Day and they probably wouldn't have a clue what you were talking about. I've heard of a gowk stone but that's about it....
Back on topic though, B&N to buy MR, that would have been a terrific April Fools Day story for mobileread to have put on the front page!
