BSA announces new Merit Badge

On Tuesday a spokesperson for the Boy Scouts of America announced that they would be creating Merit Badge required for the rank of Eagle Scout.

The name of the new badge is Knot UNtying. According the BSA spokesperson the reason for creating this Merit Badge is to "have boys do something that is challenging and practical."

Requirements for the badge include.

• Untangle a bundle of Christmas Lights.
• Explain to your Merit Badge counselor when you should just give up on untying a knot and just go buy some new rope.
• Show your badge counselor how to untie a square knot.