An alternative to "gentlemen"

**Alan H** · 12th December 11, 01:58 PM

It seems to me that around here on X Marks, the term "gentleman" has now morphed into some one who treats people well, but also must wear a lot of tweed, dress like someone from about 1936, adhere to a code of conduct based around the time of Prince Edward, probably smoke a pipe, and drink gin and tonic.

That's fine. It annoys me no end, but fine.

So I propose another moniker. Anybody got any suggestions for a good word? I was thinking "Dude" but somehow......

Here is what you have to be/do to be our X Marks "alternative to gentleman"... which BTW, might require the making of a new "Order", something in contrast to dandelions.

1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

2. Wear some sort of kilt, which may or may not wool or tartan, when you happen to feel like it.

Period. End of the Rules, though I am tempted to add in something about maintaining a sense of humour.

I suspect that when you join, you get an honorary Lone Ranger mask.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 12th December 11, 02:06 PM

Alan,

Please don't take this in a spirit of argumentation, because it is not intended that way. But it seems to me that your definition is so loose ("wear a kilt and be a nice guy") that I wonder if one really needs a "special moniker" for it at all....

Personally I have no problem with the term "gentleman." I know what it means. (Speaking who someone who does have an affinity for tweed, but never smokes a pipe or drink gin and tonics; and who also considers neither of those as having anything to do with being a gentleman!)

**davidlpope** · 12th December 11, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

So I propose another moniker. Anybody got any suggestions for a good word? I was thinking "Dude" but somehow......

Here is what you have to be/do to be our X Marks "alternative to gentleman"... which BTW, might require the making of a new "Order", something in contrast to dandelions.

1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

2. Wear some sort of kilt, which may or may not wool or tartan, when you happen to feel like it.

A Christian kilt-wearer? (Given that your only two requirements are kilt-wearing and adherence to one of the basic admonitions of Jesus of Nazareth?)

**ForresterModern** · 12th December 11, 02:51 PM

Kilted Golden Rulers?

We could get tee shirts or even cool leather biker jackets made up with a logo of a kilted angel with a golden halo. Maybe even our own line of kilt accessories like kilt pins, cap badges, hose with the logo embroidered on the turnover top, giant belt buckles, etc.... the possibilities are endless.

And similar to the dandelions maybe we could get a little gold halo put in the upper center of our avatar to signify membership.

What do you think Alan??

**Woodsheal** · 12th December 11, 02:56 PM

But seriously, folks...!

**Tobus** · 12th December 11, 03:23 PM

It seems to me that around here on X Marks, the term "gentleman" has now morphed into some one who treats people well, but also must wear a lot of tweed, dress like someone from about 1936, adhere to a code of conduct based around the time of Prince Edward, probably smoke a pipe, and drink gin and tonic.

Hmm, that sounds more like a chap to me!

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 12th December 11, 03:27 PM

Can I play too even though I'm a "lady"? (<- Lets just say, "lass".)

I'm sarcastic and inappropriate, but I wear kilts and adhere to the golden rule. We need a voice too.

I like "Order of the Dude" 'cuz it's like "The Dude" from "The Big Lebowski"

I am Tweed Serious about this.

**auld argonian** · 12th December 11, 03:28 PM

"1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

DUDE onto others...

Mensch?

In these parts it's a compliment of sorts to be referred to as a "regular guy". as in, "Y'know...he's all right...he's just a regular guy."

Used to drive an English friend of mine crazy with the question, "How do you tell the Old Chaps from the Old Beans?"

Best

AA

**O'Searcaigh** · 12th December 11, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

It seems to me that around here on X Marks, the term "gentleman" has now morphed into some one who treats people well, but also must wear a lot of tweed, dress like someone from about 1936, adhere to a code of conduct based around the time of Prince Edward, probably smoke a pipe, and drink gin and tonic.

Hmmm... I guess I may be missing something but I haven't gotten that impression here and if all this is what is required to be a "gentleman," then I've evidently gone into a lot of lavatories so designated under false pretenses.