Unbelievable request

[Retro Red]

I received the following e-mail at work today -

"Craig,

Do you have 2 kilts that John Gaydosz and I can borrow for Halloween?

Thanks,
Hanh"

I just sat there slack-jawed looking at that for a few seconds.

Talk about inappropriate & insensitive & a few more adjectives I won't get into...

It's a good thing he didn't ask me that in-person; I'd probably have chewed his @$$ off with my reply!!!

I haven't quite calmed down enough to reply in a civil manner; I'll let it ride 'til Monday.

Unbelievable...

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[ChattanCat]

I agree, it is not a costume... Why don't you send him some flannel and have him make his own... OR give him flannel PJ's.

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

I wore a kilt for the first time on Halloween a few years back. It can be a first step. An opportunity to have more kilt wearers in the world. Encourage them to wear the kilt! Even if as a costume, they may see the light!

[auld argonian]

I'm sure that you'll regain your composure and offer them a very polite refusal.

You might go on to mention that they would have plenty of time to order a kilt, belt and sporran from SWK before the holiday and that actually owning and wearing one's own kilt might help to broaden their horizons, enlighten them and POUND IT INTO THEIR SHAGGY HAIDS THAT THE KILT IS NOT A COSTUME!

Try not to get steamed...

...it is easier to be a wise man on a mountain top than it is to be a prophet in your own land.

Best

AA

[Southern Breeze]

I'm sure that you'll regain your composure and offer them a very polite refusal.

You might go on to mention that they would have plenty of time to order a kilt, belt and sporran from SWK before the holiday and that actually owning and wearing one's own kilt might help to broaden their horizons, enlighten them and POUND IT INTO THEIR SHAGGY HAIDS THAT THE KILT IS NOT A COSTUME!

Try not to get steamed...

...it is easier to be a wise man on a mountain top than it is to be a prophet in your own land.

Best

AA

My thoughts exactly.

[Panache]

Craig,

You are a master punster and have caused untold damage to us on XMTS.

You finally have a target that truly deserves your unholy skill.

"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of War"

And let the rest of us pity these poor unfortunate devils...

Cheers

Jamie

[Wompet]

Craig,

You are a master punster and have caused untold damage to us on XMTS.

You finally have a target that truly deserves your unholy skill.

"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of War"

And let the rest of us pity these poor unfortunate devils...

Cheers

Jamie

Jamie, I'm a little busy to travel out to Phoenix right now - can I just second Auld Argonian's post, along with Rocky's idea of sending them to Stillwater (or maybe USAKilts)?
Yes, they should be made to understand that their request is rather insulting to someone who wears the kilt out of respect for his heritage. But they may be making this insult out of ignorance, and not intention. A simple explanation may suffice to make them understand.


Of course, if they're being stupid instead of ignorant - "Garg 'n Uair Dhuisgear"!

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

Any garment is a costume if worn as one. What is the harm? Wow.

[Marshal Moroni]

A couple of good points have been made,
1st We all agree that the Kilt is not a costume.
2nd It might be a place to get started, for me it wasn't Halloween, but it was Ren Faires that got me interested.

But, for me its kind of odd. All of the girls and women in my life share clothes with friends, etc. But I have never and will probably never loan out an article of clothing for someone else to where. It's just weird!

Just my thoughts from CA, where we are all off a bit

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

[Cavebear58]

A couple of good points have been made,
1st We all agree that the Kilt is not a costume.
2nd It might be a place to get started, for me it wasn't Halloween, but it was Ren Faires that got me interested.

But, for me its kind of odd. All of the girls and women in my life share clothes with friends, etc. But I have never and will probably never loan out an article of clothing for someone else to where. It's just weird!

Just my thoughts from CA, where we are all off a bit

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

Yes, that is an interesting point... Hmm?!

Similarly, I don't know of any other forum where blokes exchange sartorial tips and experiences quite so freely as this one. I can't imagine a "flat cap", "dungarees" or "cargo trousers" forum for example!

Best wishes, Graham.