I should probably post this on the Bassoon spot... but whatever. :P

Pros:

- It's a beautiful instrument that should be treasured.

- Also, almost no one plays it, so they're in demand in orchestras and whatnot. HIPSTER INSTRUMENT FTW.

- It's a swear word in German and Finnish and also possibly Italian.

- Sucking on the reed gives me many fond memories of being a baby. ^_^

- If you put a glove on top of the bell, and play a low B flat, the glove will inflate. So freaking cool.

- You can poke/hit people with it accidentally-on-purpose.

- It gives you an excuse to be unladylike. In the sitting position, you have to spread your legs to give the bassoon full support.

- You get easy sheet music for band pieces.

Cons:

- SO. FREAKING. HEAVY. O_+

- You can't play it while standing.

- People always asks just what the fuck is it.

- Cleaning it and packing it up takes a shit load of time.

- Basically every band conductor you meet ignores you.

- The high notes sound like a dying cat (at least, the way I play it, it does).

- It cost 10000 freaking dollars just for a mid-decent one.

- You get tired of getting easy sheet music after a while. GIVE ME A CHALLENGE, FOR FUCK'S SAKE!