Finally met a member of the Kilt Police... And I wasn't kilted.

[Todd Bradshaw]

I was wearing the new tartan I designed a couple weeks ago and was asked what clan it was. The only answer I could come up with was "Clan McRib".

[Tarheel]

I was wearing the new tartan I designed a couple weeks ago and was asked what clan it was. The only answer I could come up with was "Clan McRib".

Not having seen your kilt Todd, I am curious about your answer. My imagination leads me to the pattern of the "Joker's" suit (original Batman comics) with the big question marks on it, or what most of my shirts look like after I've been to a "Golden Arches" fast food store.

I'm happy to know that you gave someone a good (nudge to the ribs) for your response.

[New World Czech]

I have yet to run into any of the "Kilt Police" but I do get "The Question" quite often. The last time was at my doctor's office for a blood pressure check by the nurse and receptionist, both a little older than me, I just responded that it would have to remain a mystery and we all laughed.

[Todd Bradshaw]

I'm happy to know that you gave someone a good (nudge to the ribs) for your response.

Judging by their rather rotund profiles, these gentlemen were likely no strangers to Clan McRib.....or maybe Clan Bratwurst. Clan McRib probably needs a more appropriate tartan than our red and blue one. Maybe something more like this, with the red and yellow representing the golden arches (it's hard to make arches in tartan), tan for the toasty bun, the brown representing the pork patty, white for the onions, and green for the pickles.

[Tarheel]

I got you brother Todd. I showed my wife your post and she snorted beer from her nose. Thanks for entertaining me. KILT KOPS beware the witty!

[Tasty Rabbit]

As soon as I opened this page I thought wow that tartan looks like a hamburger !

[Mike in Dayton]

My IOS is my go-to kilt and it happens every time:

Old Lady: "What clan is that?"

Me: "It's actually not any clan. It's Isle Of Skye."

Old Lady: (expression changes to a mix of consternation and disbelief) "Oh, really?"

They don't know much, but they do know that every kilt represents some clan.

I've got to get a kilt in West Virginia tartan, and really blow their minds.

I have received that same response mostly from the older set. Especially if they or their parents were from Scotland. The last time that happened the lady was open to the idea that maybe not all tartans are clan related. When get such a comment I use the UPS tartan and the US state tartans as an example non-clan tartans. Many of the "tartans must be clan related" are just blown away that a US state could have a registered tartan. The one lady was also confused about my choice of foot wear. Had on my boots with boot socks pushed down. I told her the boots and pushed down socks was a modern adaptation as traditional wool kilt hose would be too hot in this area if wearing a kilt for casual wear. She accepted that answer.

[Gibtron]

I have yet to run into any of the "Kilt Police" but I do get "The Question" quite often. The last time was at my doctor's office for a blood pressure check by the nurse and receptionist, both a little older than me, I just responded that it would have to remain a mystery and we all laughed.

My reply to the question of "what's under there" lately has been to look down and reply, "Why those are socks and boots."

[Tarheel]

My reply to the question of "what's under there" lately has been to look down and reply, "Why those are socks and boots."

Gibtron, you must remember to add (if asked, "is there anything else under there?")
"Why yes, there are the laces in my boots!" or sheepishly, "I did use foot powder.")

[Gibtron]

Gibtron, you must remember to add (if asked, "is there anything else under there?")
"Why yes, there are the laces in my boots!" or sheepishly, "I did use foot powder.")

I love that for a follow up answer. It can be fun to be deliberately obtuse when somebody is trying to ask a question they feel is appropriate.