I get the same thing. The only negative remarks I ever get are from people driving by in their cars. I see the same people at the 7-11, and they say not a word. Maybe it's the 5'9'' 290lb Sumo wrestler look I have going for me... My sensei has actually teased me about my tree trunk Sumo legs. Maybe they think I can kick them onto the next block- which in fact, I can! And what tartan are you wearing? I can't tell in that picture, but I think I like it.