ivanovsky_haggis

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

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An opened instance of SCP-XXXX.

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be stored in that freezer all the way down in wing F-C-121, where anomalous items of questionable visual and olfactory quality are kept. Anybody without a Level O5 clearance caught opening that freezer will be punished accordingly. All instances of SCP-XXXX are to be stored in that freezer, you hear me? Jesus, why would anybody take it out? Can you guys not do that?

Description: All instances of SCP-XXXX are burnt and wrapped haggis (haggisses, haggi?) with the label "Emboldening Haggis" attached to it. The company that produces these haggises are unknown, yet the object is a worldwide phenomenon. Similarly, the source of these haggises is likewise unknown, but it is rumored that most are produced by the Wild Haggis (Haggis scotticus). The "Emboldening Haggis" tag found attached to the objects are found to be produced by the Ehime Paper Company, strangely.

SCP-XXXX displays a strong cognitohazardous effect on all individuals exposed to it. The effects themselves, however, have two variable outcomes. The most common outcome is an extreme disgust and hatred of anything related to haggis or by proxy, Scotland itself. Affected individuals, designated SCP-XXXX-1, will present extreme sentiments when confronted with discussion regarding haggis and Scotland, and act with violence towards any who declare themselves to be of Scottish extraction or national origin.

The second and less prevalent outcome of SCP-XXXX exposure designated as SCP-XXXX-2 manifests itself as a general affinity for haggis and other Scottish foodstuffs as well as a sense of nationalistic pride and patriotism for the country of Scotland. These affected individuals are generally peaceful and do not wish to instigate fights.

When instances of SCP-XXXX-1 come into contact with instances of SCP-XXXX-2, the instances of SCP-XXXX-1 will immediately attack the instances of SCP-XXXX-2; prompting the instances of SCP-XXXX-2 to fight back. The anomalous effects of SCP-XXXX don't usually affect the outcomes of these fights; but more often than not instances of SCP-XXXX-2 win, albeit for unknown reasons.

As for the consumption of SCP-XXXX; no anomalous effects have been observed. Despite this, getting individuals to consume SCP-XXXX is extremely difficult for a multitude of reasons that involve most test subjects either being instances of SCP-XXXX-1 due to exposure to SCP-XXXX-1 or a preexisting low opinion regarding haggis. Interestingly, instances of SCP-XXXX-2 also refuse to consume SCP-XXXX, with the instances of SCP-XXXX-2 regarding SCP-XXXX as a "icon".

Subject: D-2245 (SCP-XXXX-2)

Interviewer: Dr. Herb O'Sullivan

Dr. O'Sullivan.: What do you think about haggis?
D-2245: Haggis is th' best thing to exist. Ye cannae chaynge mah mynd.
Dr. O'Sullivan.: What do you mean? It's kinda nasty, don't you think?
D-2245: Howfur cuid ye nae lik' haggis? Tis stoatin fairn, honestly. Ye'r scots, mate!
Dr. O'Sullivan.: Could you please stop talking like that? The stenographer's having a hard time keeping up with you.
D-2245: Ye'r asking me tae blether differently? That's a bawherr insulting!
Dr. O'Sullivan.: W-what?
D-2245: "Did ye see the Scotland game last night? 'twas aboot as disappointing as yer! Bas!
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Closing Statement: The interview with D-2245 was terminated early as the stenographer and other researchers were unable to understand D-2245; including the Scottish Dr. O'Sullivan.

Addendum: All instances of SCP-XXXX were incinerated as the cognitohazardous effect has been recently discovered to permeate through walls.