The Kilt is a costume.....

**fluter** · 30th April 10, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by campbell

A tartan tie with a suit (pants) may be a better option for those situations.

Not a bit of it, Mr. C!

Now in my homeland, the word "son" may have in excess of 3 syllables. For a first offence, I'd set the syllabic phaser to about 2.3 (stun setting).

Just look them square in the eye, and say "Suuuun, some of us just need the extra room."

**BoldHighlander** · 30th April 10, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Just look them square in the eye, and say "Suuuun, some of us just need the extra room."

**oldscubaguy** · 7th May 10, 03:13 PM

Perhaps the best response would be: "Thank you for sharing", and then walk away.
By reading these posts I am beginning to understand that what other people think of me is:
1. None of my business
2. Meaningless

**LANCER1562** · 7th May 10, 08:04 PM

When I'm faced with some moron who thinks he knows everything there is to know about everything I respond in one of three ways:

1) Ignore him. Because opinion are like armpits--they all stink.

2) Tell said moron "Those who think they eveything are annoying as h*%l to those of us who do".

3) Remember Murphy's Law about arguing with idiots.

As has been said before, real friends will accept you as you are. Family is lot tougher.

**davidlpope** · 7th May 10, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

Another situation, a person said (somewhat tongue in cheek) "I bet some of your Marine Corps buddies would beat your a$$ if they knew you were wearing a skirt.". I simply said, "Unless you are a Marine, don't presume to know what one would think or do."

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

**Whidbey78** · 7th May 10, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

I was always around Marines in my Navy days. I second that!!

**Strings** · 18th June 10, 06:50 AM

I have to agree with cavscout, except for one minor point:

When did Marines start thinking? :P

Former Sailor: picking on Marines is in the job description ;)

**Sir William** · 18th June 10, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Strings

When did Marines start thinking? :P

Former Sailor: picking on Marines is in the job description ;)

Marines have always been thinkers. The problem is that they are so cerebral that they have to pretend that they aren't so that the other services, mostly the Navy, don't feel intimidated!

(All said tongue firmly in cheek by a Retired Marine, former naval person, Air Force and Army Civilian)

**creagdhubh** · 18th June 10, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Steve,

This is one of the best responses I think I've ever run across. +10!

S/F,

David

Absolutely spot on!!! I love it!!! OOH-RAHHHH, now that's motivating!!!

S/F,

**Kornkob** · 18th June 10, 05:24 PM

Other than the occasional 'why you wearing a skirt' comment I haven't had much people giving me a hard time about it. I suspect that part of it might be that I don't let it get to me. I enjoy how I look and feel in a kilt and I am proud of those daring Robinsons' who stole away to America to start a new life (in an era of travel where merely getting to America from Scotland was a crap shoot).

Here's the thing--- sometimes how the wearer feels about their clothing impacts how other people perceive it. So if you want to kill all this harassment: Walk tall knowing that there are hundreds of years of strong, determined people standing behind you wearing that same tartan.

And remember: you look damn fine in your kilt.