The Question reversed?

**creagdhubh** · 22nd August 11, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Great idea, the Fringe is still on in Edinburgh, maybe I should get a wee stall in some nook and crannie in the Royal Mile and open for business, I sure will need the bucks next month

Hahaha, great idea!!! Park it right on the Royal Mile!

Best of luck,

**RosscoP** · 22nd August 11, 12:03 PM

I imagine you were somewhat serious with your question but it simply comes with the territory. Of course it would be different the other way round but that's just the way it is.

You could always try the old "I'll show you mine.....", it at least adds a bit of fun. Or, if you wear any, some comedy underwear perhaps??? Especially if you just happen to be headed towards tipsy lassies....

**Really a McQueen** · 22nd August 11, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by RosscoP

... Or, if you wear any, some comedy underwear perhaps??? Especially if you just happen to be headed towards tipsy lassies....

I would hate to see the face of someone who did a kilt lift, only to be faced with these.

The resulting laughter might be more embarrassing than the actual kilt check.

**Jimmy** · 23rd August 11, 01:29 AM

I imagine you were somewhat serious with your question but it simply comes with the territory. Of course it would be different the other way round but that's just the way it is.

Serious in a sort of way, I remember being on a cruise a couple of years ago and a chap who was kilted was set upon by two drunk women from Northern Ireland. Now they wanted to see what was under his kilt and began tearing at his kilt in full view of other passengers and myself.

This chap was really embarassed by their utter forwardness in this situation and attempted to defend himself and his kilt as best as he could but these wild irish amazons actually ripped his kilt causing some damage. The kilt was his most expensive piece of clothing in his wardrobe and as he told me later his pride and joy.
I know this is an extreme example and these two women became nuisances to many passengers over the two weeks but nevertheless it illustrates that we men are definately the weaker sex and are very often taken advantage of by the female sex. I suppose the old saying is true '' we can't live with them and can't live without them''

**Mikewood** · 23rd August 11, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

Reversing the question didn't work for me. When I responded to the young 20-something questioner that, as a gentleman, I would never ask a lady what she was wearing underneath, she responded, "a thong," and proceeded to unzip her jeans to show me. I managed to preserve the mystery of the kilt.

This seems to be becoming more and more the norm of proper social interaction for youn ladies. I guess it can't be helped as they are the second generation that has grown up with TV being their mentor and parent. Since TV has become more repugnant I can't expect young ladies to act any different.

**Laird_M** · 23rd August 11, 05:23 AM

It does seem to be universal.

At our wedding reception I got asked so many times, and was dared to prove whether I was a real Scot or not.

It was interesting to see the red faces, especially of the guy who dared me. Every time I bump into him, he still goes scarlet.

For some strange reason no-one ever dares me any more.

**Jimmy** · 24th August 11, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Laird_M

It does seem to be universal.

At our wedding reception I got asked so many times, and was dared to prove whether I was a real Scot or not.

It was interesting to see the red faces, especially of the guy who dared me. Every time I bump into him, he still goes scarlet.

For some strange reason no-one ever dares me any more.

Its amazing how many guys are interested in what you wear under the kilt, I don't think its anything gay, just that in my opinion most guys would love to be kilted and by asking the question they know that this can open up a discussion about kilt wearing

**Laird_M** · 24th August 11, 11:00 AM

I'm not concerned about the questioners being gay or not - I'm perfectly at home with my own sexuality and one of my best friends was a gay Scots ex-RAF officer...and boy did he know how to party!

I think the guy's embarrassment was more due to the fact I well and truly called his bluff.

I have to say I agree with the common belief that women like a man in a kilt as he is confident enough to wear a kilt in public and may be the romantism of the 'devils in skirts.