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{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
| type              = action taunt
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| type              = special taunt
| image              = Taunt_Bad_Pipes.png
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| image              = Taunt Bad Pipes.png
 
| team-colors        = yes
 
| team-colors        = yes
| used-by            = [[Demoman]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Demoman}}
| released          = {{Patch name|12|17|2015}}<br />([[Tough Break Update]])
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| contributed-by    = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197972106255|4403772930}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198000373363}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198001023239|4403772933}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198005523666}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198024991627}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198041979829|4403772931}}
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| released          = {{Patch name|12|17|2015}}
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| released-major    = Tough Break Update
 
| availability      = {{avail|purchase}}
 
| availability      = {{avail|purchase}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
   | level            = Level 1-100 Special Taunt
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   | prefix          = Taunt:
   | item-description = Demoman Taunt
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   | item-kind        = {{item kind|Special Taunt}}
   | loadout-name    = Taunt: Bad Pipes
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   | item-description = {{item description|Bad Pipes}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
The '''Bad Pipes''' is an [[Steam workshop|community-made]] [[Taunts#Action taunts|Action taunt]] for the [[Demoman]].
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{{Quotation|'''Bad Pipes''' publicity blurb|A true Scotsman knows how blow into his bag pipes and dance 24 hours a day. A truer Scotsman, however, wouldn't wear anything but his kilt.}}
  
When equipped and activated, the Demoman will pull out a set of bagpipes and play them while dancing. The sound will have particularly sour notes. Once finished the Demoman will stand up, put the bagpipes away, and compliment his own skills.
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The '''Bad Pipes''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Taunts#Special taunts|special taunt]] for the [[Demoman]].
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When equipped and activated, the Demoman pulls out a set of bagpipes and plays them while dancing. Despite the particularly sour notes, once finished the Demoman stands up, puts the bagpipes away, and [[Demoman taunts#Demoman-exclusive|compliments his own skills]].<!--
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The taunt's duration is approximately 12 seconds.-->
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The Bad Pipes was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=517954905 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
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== Video ==
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{{Youtube|rVHgdFyICSI}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''{{Patch name|12|17|2015}}''' ([[Tough Break Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|12|17|2015}}''' ([[Tough Break Update]])
* Bad Pipes was added to the game.
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* The Bad Pipes was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|11|15|2021}}'''
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* Fixed [[Halloween Spells|Halloween: Voices From Below]] spell not working correctly with the Taunt: Bad Pipes.
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'''{{Patch name|8|11|2022}}'''
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* Updated the description.
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== Bugs ==
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* Using this taunt whilst holding the [[Ullapool Caber]] causes the same animation to play, but with the Ullapool Caber still on the Demoman's hand.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Steamworkshop tf2 badpipes thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Bad Pipes.
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</gallery>
  
== Trivia ==
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== See also ==
* Bagpipes are a type of instrument invented in Scotland and originally involved blowing air into a sheep's stomach through a series of pipes. It is characterized by it's distinctive, but rather poor, sound with the instrument commonly associated with sad occasions and somber moods.
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* [[Melody of Misery]]
** The name refers to the poor sound quality of both the instrument and the method used to play it in game.
 
  
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Latest revision as of 01:23, 29 April 2024

A true Scotsman knows how blow into his bag pipes and dance 24 hours a day. A truer Scotsman, however, wouldn't wear anything but his kilt.
Bad Pipes publicity blurb

The Bad Pipes is a community-created special taunt for the Demoman.

When equipped and activated, the Demoman pulls out a set of bagpipes and plays them while dancing. Despite the particularly sour notes, once finished the Demoman stands up, puts the bagpipes away, and compliments his own skills.

The Bad Pipes was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Demonstration

Video

Update history

December 17, 2015 Patch (Tough Break Update)

  • The Bad Pipes was added to the game.

November 15, 2021 Patch

August 11, 2022 Patch

  • Updated the description.

Bugs

  • Using this taunt whilst holding the Ullapool Caber causes the same animation to play, but with the Ullapool Caber still on the Demoman's hand.

Gallery

See also