Kilted WalMart Employees

**English Bloke** · 1st July 12, 10:24 PM

Could I just interject briefly to say, the correct spelling of the word that describes the 'British tan' colour of dusty brown with a hint of green in it, is "khaki", with an H, and pronounced "car-key".

The word originated in British India and comes from the Hindustani language and means "dust covered, earth coloured or like the soil." and was applied to describe the colour of British Army uniforms of the mid to late 19th Century (once we'd got rid of those silly Red Coats). the Hindustani word in turn, has it's root in the Persian word "khak", meaning soil.

The phrase "Kaki-pants" has a whole different meaning in British English.

Thank you. Apologies for the pedantic interruption, do carry on.

**Mael Coluim** · 2nd July 12, 02:55 AM

Thank you, John.

**Frank McGrath** · 2nd July 12, 04:19 AM

I have worn my kilt into my local Walmart. It is in Westminster, Md. Never in my life have I been gawked at, leered at, made fun of, or condemned for wearing the kilt, as much as at Walmart. Parents have told their children several derogatory things about men in kilts. I attribute this to the county, not so much Walmart. But these inbreds seem to congregate at the store for their monthly meetings.

**fcgeil** · 2nd July 12, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

I have worn my kilt into my local Walmart. It is in Westminster, Md. Never in my life have I been gawked at, leered at, made fun of, or condemned for wearing the kilt, as much as at Walmart. Parents have told their children several derogatory things about men in kilts. I attribute this to the county, not so much Walmart. But these inbreds seem to congregate at the store for their monthly meetings.

For whatever reason, WalMart does seem to attract the lowest common denominator as its clientele. Any time you gather the unwashed, uneducated, and income-challenged in one place, you have to expect ignorant comments and actions. If the "people of WalMart" site is any indication, this is not an uncommon occurrence.

**Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM** · 2nd July 12, 09:10 AM

I was at a Wal-Mart in Edgewood, NM this July 1st and had an overwhelming positive response to the kilt I was wearing. We went after church so I was a touch dressier than the norm but not significantly so. There was also a huge automobile sale going on in the parking lot which my son and I cruised through -- again, nothing but thumbs up and "looking good" comments. My favorite was "Hell, yeah, now that's what I call looking sharp!"

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Rob.

**Zardoz** · 2nd July 12, 09:25 AM

Well, I didn't get to wear my kilt out and about at all on 7/1 because I was at work all day. But I frequent the two Wally Worlds in my area quite a bit with no ill effects other than the occasional finger point or funny look, which I assure you happens anywhere you go, regardless of the level of hygine, education, or income involved. My biggest disappointment related to shopping at Wal*Mart is that I've never made that People of Wal*Mart website! I'd consider that a freak badge of honor!

**gordontaos** · 2nd July 12, 09:38 AM

I think that New Mexico must rate very high on the kilt friendly scale. I wore my kilt in WalMart yesterday and only had positive comments, (When asked by one lady if I was performing today I answered, "Yes, for you!", and got a big smile in return from that answer). I have been wearing my kilts to WalMarts and Sams Clubs in New Mexico for over two years now, and have yet to have a negative comment.

**tundramanq** · 2nd July 12, 10:20 AM

gotta remember that one Gordon. I check the mirror before I go out ( good thing at times ) , never any guff - and it ain't because I'm big and burly!

**Mike_Oettle** · 2nd July 12, 12:08 PM

Mael Coluim wrote: “And then there is the female co-workers who question me in the back room if I am regimental . . .”

I trust you leave them guessing!
And many thanks, John, for the history lesson that I was about to give ;-)
And okay, then, what does khaki pants mean in the UK?
In South Africa, khaki pants (shorts or trousers) used to be a civilian uniform in days gone by. I felt very patriotic wearing it (the shorts with a khaki shirt) as a boy.
Regards,
Mike

**Dangerdean** · 2nd July 12, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

And okay, then, what does khaki pants mean in the UK?
In South Africa, khaki pants (shorts or trousers) used to be a civilian uniform in days gone by. I felt very patriotic wearing it (the shorts with a khaki shirt) as a boy.
Regards,
Mike

Khaki pants means the same thing wherever. I'm pretty sure he was differentiating between khaki and kaki...kaki-pants referring to what I just took off my daughter before her bath.