The real difference between a Kilt and a skirt.

[macwilkin]

I dunno, I've met some pretty nasty traditionalists who criticize people for wearing contemporary or tartans not of their clan.

But, all in all, kilt wearers are great people!

...And I've met some "moderns" who do not extend the same tolerance they demand from traditionalists.

Not applying that to you, beloitpiper, just wanted to make sure that we were fair in our statements.

Regards,

Todd*

*A tolerant traditionalist who only asks the same in return

[cessna152towser]

A thought provoking thread starter, and yes I have to agree, wearing a kilt seems to make the wearer a nicer person. I can only think of one occasion when a kiltwearer was unpleasant towards me - I was at a festival and he came up to me and started shouting, swearing and insulting me - because I'd arranged for another piper to greet a bus load of French at a layby on the Scottish Borders which he regarded as his own territory. But I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he'd drank a lot of Scotch that day and we were friends again next time we met.

[Ayrkiltie]

I completely agree with what Souzaphone said in the original post, wearing a kilt does seem to bring out the best in us. Also it seems to me that everywhere I go people in general are much more amenable to me. Although Im 57 I get young people both male and female stopping me in the street and asking about the kilt and accessories. In a queue in Marks & Spencers one day a child said to her mum that mans wearing a skirt. Her mum then entered into a full explanation about the kilt and we talked about it for a while which I found refreshing. Thats why I try to wear it as much as possible. because it seems to mellow the whole world a bit and that cant be bad.

[McClef]

I'm surprised that a child could ask such a question in Ayr, is this indicative of the rarity of kilt wearers there?

[beerbecue]

I think the title of this thread is quite misleading....

I was expecting more of the same ol' same ol' about construction, etc...

Perhaps this thread should be... "The kilt brings out the best in us...."

As far as this being a kilt thing vs. a skirt thing.... don't think so.... my wife often wears skirts to work, and it doesn't bring out the worst in her... nor does it lesson her moral or ethical values.....

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I find the initial comments offensive.....

Oh well, I just won't read this one anymore.....

[mbhandy]

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I find the initial comments offensive.....

Oh well, I just won't read this one anymore.....

I hope that was tongue in cheek??????? :confused:


MrBill

[Colin]

I think the title of this thread is quite misleading....

I was expecting more of the same ol' same ol' about construction, etc...

Perhaps this thread should be... "The kilt brings out the best in us...."

I thought the same thing. I was expecting "is it a skirt or a kilt" type arguement that has been beaten to death.

If you like, I can change the title.

[Ayrkiltie]

I think the title of this thread is quite misleading....

I was expecting more of the same ol' same ol' about construction, etc...

Perhaps this thread should be... "The kilt brings out the best in us...."

As far as this being a kilt thing vs. a skirt thing.... don't think so.... my wife often wears skirts to work, and it doesn't bring out the worst in her... nor does it lesson her moral or ethical values.....

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I find the initial comments offensive.....

Oh well, I just won't read this one anymore.....

I agree the thread has drifted off course and my own posting was a sort of follow on from the previous ones. I read it as being more of a kilt vs trousers issue and that was the context in which I replied. If your wife wears skirts to work then as far as Im concerned she is to be applauded.
So Im sorry if my part of it caused you any offense although I really cant see why it would.

[Ayrkiltie]

I'm surprised that a child could ask such a question in Ayr, is this indicative of the rarity of kilt wearers there?

Hi McClef
Agreed most natives of Ayr young and old know exactly what a kilt is on a man. The incident in question occurred at a shopping centre outside Glasgow and the lady and her daughter had moved here from the south of England.
I see Im going to have to be very explicit in any future posts.

[Gaian]

I could not agree more. Nicely said. For the most part I try to follow that as well but it does get hard sometimes after several negative comments here around the city of Baltimore.