Post-Schna-ulations

Feeling jovial

I thought that a fun story from the news would be a nice change of pace. :)

England Gets First National Jester for 350 Years

STONELEIGH, England (Reuters) - Nigel Roder beat six rivals by public acclaim on Saturday to become England's first official jester for more than 350 years, succeeding Muckle John who lost his job when King Charles 1 was beheaded in 1649.
"This is a real job. He will have to amuse and provoke -- although failure to do so will no longer risk beheading," Tracy Borman, events director of English Heritage, told Reuters.

posted by Schna @ 12:48 PM