Comic Underwear!

[macwilkin]

This is something I am very interested in knowing too. Does anybody out there know the facts?

I tell my wife and others that tradition says nothing is to be worn under the kilt. But when they ask me why, I don’t know what to say. I can’t keep saying, “Just because!”.

Well, technically, the practice could go back to the formation of the Highland regiments, the first being the Independent Highland Companies in 1724, which in turn became the Black Watch. If Highlanders did not wear undergarments in civilian life, then it's probably safe to say that they didn't when they took "the king's shilling" either. I'm sure Matt will have some information about that! :mrgreen:

I do know of a number of popular French cartoons during the occupation after Napoleon's defeat that show various "flashing" incidents by Scottish soldiers. I also remember a story of a Higland soldier visiting a European monarch and having his kilt lifted by the king! I think that is in Baynes & Laffin's "Soldiers of Scotland"; I'll have a look when I get home this evening.

Cheers,

Todd

[Moosehead]

Todd,

basically as I said. Still does not answer the question as to how it became so ingrained as "tradition".

I also mentioned, though, that the Regs in both Canada and the UK have changed to reflect that going Regimental is not a must, nor is it desired under certain circumstances. That, then, would mean that the wearing of underwear is also now "traditional", seeing as the tradition came from the Regiments.

[Kilted KT]

On that note, I will stop posting to this particular thread and simply read the information that is posted on it. I hope that no one except my wife ever knows what is under my kilt on March 18th.

Thank you all for your input and things for me to think on over the next few days.

No need for you to stop posting. Underneath it all ( pun intended ) we are all kilted for one reason or another, and everyone will have their own opinions as to how they are going to wear their kilt. You have a stance on how you wear yours, and you are sticking to it.

I raise my cup in your honor for not caving in to the desires of the masses.

[auld argonian]

When I first started getting into this whole thing and started reading this forum there was a posting that gave me some guidance. One or another of the kilted brethren stated that he did wear something under because he worked at a school or a day care center or something like that and he was of the opinion that this was appropriate when children were present. These days I am hardly ever anywhere where children are NOT present. A parade would qualify as a place where children are present. I certainly don't want to be the one to try to explain the grand old tradition of going regimental to some yuppie mom whose little darling has just been "scarred for life and in need of many years of expensive therapy" because of a shift in the wind. Fortunately there are many discreet and dark colored options in the underwear department at my local Kmart (or Target or where-ever).

Remember...what happens under your kilt stays under your kilt....or something like that. It's not like some sargeant-major is going to run around with a mirror on a stick checking on who's living up to "tradition".

Best

AA

[Robin]

Another topic showing the mutual respect on this forum...we don't share the same opinion sometimes, but it's great to see how the honorable members of this forum defend their point of view (with great zeal) and still respect other opinions...and eachother.

Cheers to you all!



What I wear (what others wear is not my business)...well sometimes regimental and sometimes black briefs.

My "tanks" are pretty windproof, so I can confidently go regimental...the pleats are heavy and I (almost) always wear a sporran. It can be very windy overhere, but I'm confident nothing will happen, when it happens...nah it will only be for a split second....no drama.

And...yes...sometimes I wear briefs, but if all goes well nobody will notice (that's why I won't wear boxers...they're longer and easier to spot).
I wear briefs when I go to work (or I take one with me to work)...I have to change cloths there.

I'll also wear briefs when I visit friends or family.
The reason...when you have to sit on a coach comfortably, someone might be able to get a look....much longer as a split second...that's not desirable.

[Iolaus]

I defended the right of someone else to make his own decisions; my own choice varies with the situation. Tonight, for instance, I will be at rehearsal with the school's wind ensemble. I am co-principal (2nd chair) flute, and as such, sit right out in front, with about a third of the group facing me. As you said, "someone might be able to get a look....much longer as a split second...that's not desirable," hence, I will wear underwear of my choosing, just in case. Tomorrow, I will be seated at my desk, facing forward with all the other students; I'll decide about that situation tomorrow.

[mudd]

some yuppie mom whose little darling has just been "scarred for life and in need of many years of expensive therapy" because of a shift in the wind.

And that’s just sad!

What is it about a society that finds it disgusting to see what another human really looks like?

We are all just wearing a disguise.