Going Regimental?

[AJBryant]

It came to light after he died. He was a snappy, but fussy dresser. One thing he didn't like was his underpants bunching up (caused ridges and ruined the line of his trousers) - this cured the problem.

I really don't understand how this works, and yet I find myself dying to know.

What's wrong with me? (Maybe if my undies didn't bunch up, too...)


Tony

[plaid preacher]

Carlo, yup that's the wee beastie! Thanks

[OCD: obsessive collie dog]

The suggesion of using tacks reminds me of an incident in Ontario a few years ago.
I had just purchased some condoms and the assistent said "That will be X$ plus tax"to which my mate chipped in "So thats how you get them to stay on!"

[Kiltedjohn]

If there were a "dislike" button, I would use it!

[Runningkrazy]

Commando or its just not right for me

[Phil]

Am I alone in wondering what is the fascination on this website with discarding underwear? Is it a little frisson that Americans enjoy? A soupcon of naughtiness that their Pilgrim fathers denied them? Is it something about the nation that labels their underwaer "intimate apparel" or talks about toilets as "restrooms" - I mean who goes to the toilet for a rest? Perhaps it is just a simple pecadilllo so that they can feel naughty without others knowing by not wearing underwear. Who knows but it is certainly a pervasive thread throughout this site. Historically underwear was not generally worn so it is probably correct that Highlanders a few centuries ago didn't wear any. Nowadays is a bit different, however. You could possibly be arrested for displaying your wares openly, particularly where children might be involved, so why the fascination by some here in doing so. Kilt- wearing is not a license to expose yourself, despite what some here would like to propose. So please can we not perpetuate this "commando","regimental" or whatever excuse for simple indecent exposure.

[Nathan]

Am I alone in wondering what is the fascination on this website with discarding underwear? Is it a little frisson that Americans enjoy? A soupcon of naughtiness that their Pilgrim fathers denied them? Is it something about the nation that labels their underwaer "intimate apparel" or talks about toilets as "restrooms" - I mean who goes to the toilet for a rest? Perhaps it is just a simple pecadilllo that so that they can feel naughty without others knowing by not wearing underwear. Who knows but it is certainly a pervasive thread throughout this site. Historically underwear was not generally worn so it is probably correct that Highlanders a few centuries ago didn't wear any. Nowadays is a bit different, however. You could possibly be arrested for displaying your wares openly, particularly where children might be involved, so why the fascination by some here in doing so. Kilt- wearing is not a license to expose yourself, despite what some here would like to propose. So please can we not perpetuate this "commando","regimental" or whatever excuse for simple indecent exposure.

First, it's not an American thing. I know many native born Scots and Canadians that feel the same way. When I was in the military, males were not allowed to wear undergarments with the kilt, but females were required to.

Hence, "going regimental". I've been asked my many native born Scots (There are plenty in Toronto) with heavy brogues if I'm a "true Scotsman" whilst wearing the kilt. I think I know what they're asking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman

Slanj Kilts are in Scotland, and this guy flogging his "commando flaps" isn't American either.
http://youtu.be/sgw3uZEb-Ys

It doesn't mean that you have to expose yourself. I've never worn undergarments with my kilt and never sacrificed my modesty. You learn to walk around well.

It's part of the mystique and tradition of it. It's part of what makes it not a men's skirt. The very act of wearing it, requires bravery due to the risk involved, and that makes it manly and the lassies find that sexy and us single men like that.

Exposing yourself however, is not on. So don't do it. sit modestly.

The man in this video is called Walter Cameron. He's from Scotland but now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is opening a kilt making school in Halifax. See the end of the video what his answer is to the question. He says "generally a Scotsman wears nothing under his kilt".
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...ol-tartan.html

You may agree with the Scottish Tartans authority that the tradition should be put aside, but there's no denying it is and has been a tradition. The soldiers in the UK's kilted regiments told me the same standard applied to their regiments as my own in this regard.

So Phil, rail agains the tradition if you like, but don't try to blame it on the Americans and act like it wasn't conceived and perpetuated by Scots themselves.

[neloon]

I'm afraid, Nathan, that you don't understand.
Unfortunately, like many others on your side of the pond, you think that you do.
Ailean

[Phil]

So Phil, rail agains the tradition if you like, but don't try to blame it on the Americans and act like it wasn't conceived and perpetuated by Scots themselves.

Nathan, I have no issues with you "going commando" although I am not sure that it was conceived and perpetuated by Scots. The gentleman you quote has his own views which I respect but I would not particularly ascribe them to Scots in general. Most of whom never wear a kilt of course. That it should be a matter of contention, however, does concern me somewhat as I do have views on the matter. At dances and ceilidhs I am not sure that the exposure of ones genitals while dancing to the assembled company is particularly welcome. Similarly I have evidence that the presence of bodily secretions acts as an attractant to vermin - namely clothes moths - and the wearing of underwear helps to minimise this. If you wish to persist in your predilection, however, I would strongly suggest dry cleaning after each outing together with an effective moth-repellant in your wardrobe to minimise risk. As to the offence caused to other members of your company, well, that is something for you to handle in whatever way you consider appropriate. As regards young children that has to be something that your own conscience must deal with although the law nowadays has something to say in such matters.

[Friday]

Inappropriate post - My apologies to the group.