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The '''Tuchuks''' are a loose subculture in the [[SCA]]. Primarily a [[North America]]n phenomenon, Tuchuks are [[barbarian]] [[persona]]s who owe considerably more to popular depictions of barbarians in 20th century media than to the reality of barbarian cultures.
The '''Tuchuks''' are a loose subculture in the [[SCA]]. Primarily a [[North America]]n phenomenon, Tuchuks are [[barbarian]] [[persona]]s who owe considerably more to popular depictions of barbarians in 20th century media than to the reality of so-called "barbarian" cultures.


Bluntly put, Tuchucks dress like Conan and talk like Klingons. [[Leather]], [[fur]]s and [[maille]] are the norm, with lots of bare skin. The entire Tuchuk subculture is very [[medjeeval]], and many [[SCAdian]]s therefore look down on them for their lack of authenticity.
Bluntly put, Tuchucks dress like Conan and talk like Klingons. [[Leather]], [[fur]]s and [[maille]] are the norm, with lots of bare skin. The entire Tuchuk subculture is very [[medjeeval]], and many [[SCAdian]]s therefore look down on them for their lack of [[authentic]]ity.


In defense of the Tuchuks, they throw excellent parties (especially at [[Pennsic]]) and they are pure hell on the [[battlefield]]. The chant of "Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK!" is warning to get out of the way before they charge, since Tuchuks are content to mow down any allied unit in their line of advance.
In defense of the Tuchuks, they throw excellent parties (especially at [[Pennsic]]) and they are pure hell on the [[battlefield]]. The chant of "Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK!" is warning to get out of the way before they charge, since Tuchuks are content to mow down any allied unit in their line of advance.

Revision as of 03:18, 12 May 2006

The Tuchuks are a loose subculture in the SCA. Primarily a North American phenomenon, Tuchuks are barbarian personas who owe considerably more to popular depictions of barbarians in 20th century media than to the reality of so-called "barbarian" cultures.

Bluntly put, Tuchucks dress like Conan and talk like Klingons. Leather, furs and maille are the norm, with lots of bare skin. The entire Tuchuk subculture is very medjeeval, and many SCAdians therefore look down on them for their lack of authenticity.

In defense of the Tuchuks, they throw excellent parties (especially at Pennsic) and they are pure hell on the battlefield. The chant of "Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK! Tooo-CHUCK!" is warning to get out of the way before they charge, since Tuchuks are content to mow down any allied unit in their line of advance.

Tuchuks should not be confused with the Dark Horde, although there is some crossover.