Quote Originally Posted by Whidbey78 View Post
I've had more than one stranger blindside me with the "You're ancestors didn't come from Scotland so you can't wear that" bit. That's when I really should just run around in circles shouting something about dilithium crystals and the laws of physics so they'll leave me alone. Unfortunately, self control takes over and I usually just ask them how in the hell they can tell. They usually shut up.

I used to argue with those jerks, but finally realized that it wasn't worth the effort. Ignorance can be treated, but stupidity is incurable.
I have green eyes, red hair, and am built a lot like Hamish from Braveheart. In fact, I have been told that when I still had long hair and a beard, that he was my twin! And I still get that from time to time... I had one guy once say to me "Hey! Why you wearin' that? You don't look Irish!" Yes. Irish. Because no one from either Scotland or Ireland have green eyes and red hair...