An "Outrage".

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

My love of tweed and pipes led me to subscribe,some time ago, to a little magazine called "The Chap".

I've just received the latest edition and was reading the "Advice" Column when I came across the following:

"I am writing to seek your counsel on the controversial subject of wearing kilts south of the border: on what occasions is it Chap to do so? And what minimal Scottish credentials ought a Chap possess to qualify to wear one at all?

I yield to few in my admiration for North Britain. But persons of taste and discernment must concede that, in matters sartorial this part of Her Majesty's United Kingdom has made little contribution to the wellbeing of mankind. The kilt is a garment which, if it must be worn at all, should be worn only by a Scotsman - and preferably, only in Scotland. On a non-Scotsman, it is an absurdity. On a non-Scotsman outside Scotland, it is an outrage."

Patently this is an incredibly ignorant viewpoint and one which is completely unfounded; virtually every point they make is offensive. Needless to say I will be cancelling the subscription henceforth.

I have been a reader of The Chap since the first issue, and take not the least umbrage at any of their "advice". If, however, their satirical comments about wearing the kilt have offended you, then by all means cancel your subscription. As for me, I'll continue to read The Chap and laugh my **** off at the more outrageous things they publish from time to time.

You do know that The Chap is a humour magazine, don't you?