Who does and doesn't call it a skirt.

[Makeitstop]

KIDS! These are the best because the innocence of children bring out the embarrassment of adults. "Mommy, why is that man wearing a dress/skirt?" To which I get to see a parent quickly rush their child, red in the face, to explain the kilt.

I've had that happen a couple of times, but my favorite was when the mom was as clueless as the kid, and didn't have an answer.

I have heard it called a skirt by the following:

Women: Typically this has been from people who know its a kilt, and the word skirt just slips out. I think it's because they actually wear skirts, and therefore are much more likely to think about skirts, and thus when speaking without thinking, the word "skirt" comes out even though they mean "kilt."

Little kids: They don't know any better, and it's just so cute. and as mentioned above, the parent's reactions can be priceless as well.

Foreigners: I've been complimented by a Japanese man, and virtually interrogated by an old African man, who was desperately curious to know what it was, where I got it, and how much it cost. Like kids this is clearly just about not knowing the right word, and in no way meant to be insulting.

Idjits: Some people simply don't know what a kilt is, and will often assume you are cross-dressing. I have no idea how this is possible, but its true.

Jerks: Some people know its a kilt, and just want to accuse you of cross-dressing anyway.

My family: See "Jerks"

Me: In addition to making the occasional joke or pointing out some irony which involves the fact that I wear a "skirt," I also have a long standing habit of expressing disinterest or a lack of excitement by saying something "doesn't blow my skirt up" which I never think about, and isn't quite the same now that I wear a kilt.

[Nick the DSM]

its only jerks and ignorant people who call it a skirt, otherwise people actually know its a kilt.

[Mipi]

Idjits: Some people simply don't know what a kilt is, and will often assume you are cross-dressing. I have no idea how this is possible, but its true.

Jerks: Some people know its a kilt, and just want to accuse you of cross-dressing anyway.

"Cross-dressing"
Funny thing. Did someone ever saw a cross-dressed women? I could say I see them allmost each day, but this is acceptable. Women have the freedom and the right to dress as they like.

So, when we are corssing the line of cross-dressing?

Open minded and tolerant would be my choise!

[Chris Benson]

In my experice when I wear my kilt out in public, I get nothing but praise from everyone I meet. I don't normally wear my kilt just out and about like going to the store. But instead if I'm going out to an activity such as an outdoor music festival, high end club, the pub, social get together with friends etc..

The one thing I have found is it's a fantastic way to meet the lassies.

[Galb]

The one thing I have found is it's a fantastic way to meet the lassies.

Yes it is. A local market where I live has some young ladies there and they all had tons of questions for me including "you know what" the one day I was in there alone. Yesterday I stopped in to get dinner on the way home and they all stopped me to ask me where my kilt was. Well, I don't wear it to work, so I was in jeans. They said they almost didn't recognize me without it. Funny thing is I have only been in there twice with the kilt on. Heh, guess it made an impression. ;) My wife thinks they are all flirting with me. I have no problem with this. HAHA!

[JS Sanders]

I perform at a lotta weddings. This comment practically always exits the mouth of a groomsmen. Since they're youngsters (to me), it's to display their presumed bravado to their peers.

I always shut it down promptly, if not they'll keep at it all evening. It's only a matter of approaching the loudmouth, and loudly asking his pals, "He's an idiot (moron, dope, dumb@ss, etc), isn't he?" They have a laugh at his expense and no more minor annoyances.

The only ones that concern me are loudmouth guests propped up with a little alcoholic courage. They have a tendancy to beckon me to them. When I've responded, more than half the time the situation gets on the ugly side, starting with skirt or on-underneath comments.

I'm nothing more than the hired hand, but I''ve not been hired to be abused by guests. My tolerance of it is fairly nil.

These are usually fairly big shindigs, so there's always security present. Last time it occurred, I just told the guard about Bubba. This gig had some high ranking XO's from a major worldwide shipping company based in Memphis. These fellers don't go out in public without their own hired muscle.

Problem was solved - he was placed in his vehicle and instructed to leave.

The only one's I permit to beckon me now are those who have influence over my recompense.

You non-pipers have no idea what you're missing!

Slainte yall,
steve