That "OTHER GUY IN A KILT"

[1oldsarge]

Some guys just can't handle competition (especially when they dull in comparison)...

[CDNSushi]

Has anyone else had a similar experience while kilted?

Yes. Not in kilt wearing, but in everyday life. Living in Japan, that is what we call "Get off my cloud" syndrome. When many foreigners come to live/work in Japan, (especially the Japanophile/manga/anime fanboi types) they have this romanticized, idealized notion that they are some kind of Last Samurai/William Adams/Commodore Perry all rolled into one, sent on a mission to the depths of Japan where no white man has ever ventured to roam. And HOW DARE YOU impinge on my perfect experience and disrupt that perfect world by saying "hello" when passing by in the supermarket or on the sidewalk... (A perfect example is the "Charisma Man" comic).

In fact, I've had some (non-Japanese) go as far as to cross to the other side of the street upon spotting me from a distance so they could avoid any kind of interaction.

I would venture to guess that this is the exact same thing. This fellow somehow seems to think that you're somehow "stealing his thunder" or imitating his uniqueness... It could be something completely different, but those would be my first suspicions. If I were in your shoes, I'd kill him with kindness.... Every time you see him, just give him a big, broad smile and a hearty "Hello!" Either he'll eventually come around, or you can take please (sheer, unadulterated schadenfreude) that you're P###ing him off something terrible!

[Off kilt-er dude]

Either he'll eventually come around, or you can take please (sheer, unadulterated schadenfreude) that you're P###ing him off something terrible!

I like this! Lol his kilt is a standard utility with the rivets in the v pattern in a canvas that's medium brown. Mine on the other hand are quite unique... Well as unique as a kilt can be! Lol I lived in Okinawa for two years back from January 2005 and left in November of 2006! Lol good times!

[Riverkilt]

Maybe he thinks you somehow dimish his impact...especially with the Loud MacLeod.

Only negative reaction I've had for a sort of kiltie was years ago a lesbian therapist coworker who always wore skirts was most rude about me wearing kilts. Best I figured was that she though I was stealing her unbifurcated look.

Turned out she was a bit crazy though...so don't push him.

Take it back...had another guy be nasty. Was at a highland games in my black Utilikilt Workmans and ran into another guy in a black Utilikilts workmans. Went up to be him to be freindly and he just turned away with a sour look. Maybe like two women wearing the same dress at a party.

Nice thing about grumpy people is that somewhere, they're probably supporting some therapist or pharmaceutical company or both.....

[crboltz]

I find the attitude the OP mentioned strange. I am a kilted college prof (and I'm not the only one, but I wear my kilt to school more than most). I am absolutely thrilled when I see a kilted student (or a student wearing anything other than jeans and a t-shirt.) I have a Hawaiian student who wore his lava-lava (which he jokingly referred to as an "island kilt) to my class. I think it's great, more people ought to celebrate who they are, and where they came from. Plus when people where something beyond jeans and t-shirts they seem to focus, and become more polite -- two things I love to see in my students.
If I saw you in a "Loud McCleod", I would be jealous, as that is my favorite tartan, and I do not have a kilt in it yet (despite the fact that the person in charge of the local clan's presance at the various central california highland games told me that anyone who wants to wear the bright yellow tartan is welcome to!)

Cheers
Chris

[Eujeankilt]

I just had the good fortune to meet Off kilt-er dude in our school cafeteria, as I work as a Network Admin at the aforementioned college and he mentioned the reaction he got. Mr Grumpy certainly can't have his thunder stolen, because I've been kilted here full time since August 2005 and I've seen at least 4 other kilties around, including one instructor. Sounds like a loner. Strange though - when you are kilted, you invite comments. Ah well...

Pleasure to meet you Robert!

Dale

[Off kilt-er dude]

Dale,
It was a pleasure meeting you as well, hope to see more kilt clad people at the school here in the future!

[Kilted Cole]

The only bad expieriences I have had kilting are St Pats day bar hop's and running into drunken frat boys who bought a "kilt" costume of the internet and are trying to flash the ther patrons of the pub every two steps. I don't have soo much an issue with the kilt as a costume as I do with the result that I wind up being lumped in with the reprobates and as a result my reputation suffers. I'm for the wearing of Highland attire as a daily function and not as a costume, but I will not make a scene about it. Do as you like even if you are ignorant. If you want to know what my stance on a subject is all you have to do is ask.....you may not like the answer, but I will not expect you to change your way's based on my opinion. Sorry that you have someone who has gotten a bitt miffed because he's no longer "special" but thats his problem and too bad for him. Keep on wearing your kilt with pride.....like you need me to tell you that. lol

[dea3369]

I agree with the recommendation to keep saying Hello. Personally, I'd perform a little test. I'd wear pants/shorts, say Hello, and note the reaction. If it's the same as when I'm kilted, then he just doesn't like me -- kilted or not. I'd stop saying hello, but definitely not stop wearing my kilts.

Keep on kiltin'.

[CDNSushi]

Personally, I'd perform a little test. I'd wear pants/shorts, say Hello, and note the reaction. If it's the same as when I'm kilted, then he just doesn't like me -- kilted or not.

Nice! I like that -- a social experiment in which he's an unwitting participant.

I generally tend to get along with most folk... Or at the very least I TRY. The "good book" tells me, " If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18). But that said, it seems some people just take an instant disliking to certain people. Don't know why. Something just doesn't click right... Who knows.

Here, in the city where we live, there's one such fellow. He's lived here a number of years, but from Day 1, he's never been friendly. He clearly has friends, as we have common acquaintances, him and I, so they obviously must see something in each other's company that makes the relationship worthwhile... But as far as I go, he's always been very "cold" and unfriendly. But not just me -- my wife too. So it wasn't long before he earned himself a nickname. He will forever be known by my wife and I as "Smiley." (Just because he never does)... Yes, we do know his real name... But it doesn't quite roll off the tongue as well as, "Hey, I saw Smiley downtown today. He was taking pictures of some flowers..."

Anyway, I digress.