So often asked

[Jimmy]

Again while kilted at the weekend, I was asked on several occassions whether I was commando or not. There always seems to be this perpetual fascination by so many people to a person in a kilt. I suppose when the day arrives that no one wants to talk to you or pass compliments on what you are wearing then it may be time to stop wearing the kilt. I believe we all like the attention the kilt brings as well as the enjoyment of wearing it. Funny thing is that it is about 50/50 from both sexes that want to know if you are wearing something under your kilt or not. My theory is that we have a multitude of guys out there who are very interested in someone wearing a kilt, wanting to talk to you and would love to wear the kilt but need encouragement to do so

[Tobus]

That's the most common question I get too, especially from women. Personally, I think it lends an air of mystique and excitement for most people. Even if the fellow wearing the kilt is not that good looking, the fact that women will be thinking about what's under the kilt (or not) can't help but excite them a little. It seems to be a positive thing, so I don't mind fielding those kinds of questions. I just try to answer it in such a way as to retain the mystique.

[Rex_Tremende]

This happened in Scotland? That's kind of surprising to me.

I think you're right about the guys asking. I've always thought that their curiosity is driven by what they think it would be like to wear a kilt themselves, and probably draw prurient pleasure out of the idea of going regimental.

Regards,
Rex.

[Chas]

I have got to agree 100%. I have been asked by males far more times than by females. I have noticed that females often assume that all kilties are regimental, as if because they are a woman they are in on the secret.

Regards

Chas

[CDNSushi]

The last time I got asked, it was a few weeks ago in Tokyo, by a couple of very proper-seeming middle-aged Japanese ladies.... in church.

I told them that a lady doesn't ask, and a gentleman doesn't tell. They didn't seem to think much of that answer. Maybe I need a better "stock answer" for the weird streets of Tokyo...

[Bigkahuna]

Say, "That's for me to know and you to find out".

[Sir William]

Say, "That's for me to know and you to find out".

I'd be careful with that response....I've had people, both men and women, try to find out!

Several times I've had a woman slide a hand up my kilt (without permission) to check. When I ask if I can do the same to them they get all embarrassed - or in one case almost insulted by the suggestion.

On the whole, I don't worry about "the question." It comes with wearing a kilt. Much the same as when I'm at a reenactment or living history program wearing a wool uniform on a warm muggy summer day and I'm frequently asked "Aren't you hot?"

[Mael Coluim]

My typical response to the question is, "You will have to ask a bonnie lass as I am sworn to secrecy." On this side of the pond, many times the inquirer (usually female) then asks, "What's a bonnie lass?" My reply is, "a pretty lady with a smile on her face!"

[Jimmy]

Alan Cumming was quoted as ' not wearimg underpants ' while kilted when receiving his OBE from Princess Anne yesterday. although i thought that he was a bit overdressed from head to toe in his outfit

[skauwt]

my response has only ever been
"a course not am scottish dae ya hink coz ive hole inma **** ama flowerpot man or su`hin "