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I'm torn between finding these kinds of things completely ridiculous and appreciating keeping old traditions alive. There's just something neat about these kind

by toxican 10y ago

I'm torn between finding these kinds of things completely ridiculous and appreciating keeping old traditions alive. There's just something neat about these kinds of things. Hilariously pointless, but neat.

int_19h 10y ago
It's also symbolic, representing the abstract notion of a stable government in a real and tangible way. Such symbols can be useful.