Re: I'd just as soon have ice picks jammed in my ears...
Careful, Larry, or you'll have a line-up of volunteers! (I am kidding, of course, but couldn't bring myself to use an emoticon)
This seems to be one of the few really black and white issues - people either love bagpipes or they hate them, there's no middle ground.
I'm sorry you feel that way, you are missing a thrill - well-played bagpipes in the right setting to receptive ears is almost like a drug...