Run in with "Kilt Police"

[longhuntr74]

Sorry to hear your ordeal...sounds very much like my encounter with a self proclaimed kilt expert (wearing trousers, of course) during the Pleasanton Games back in September where I was told that my kilt was too short. The only difference is that you had it happen twice in one evening!! Apparently you had some sort of sign on your back that said "I need to be abused tonight...please find fault with my attire!" LOL

Ah well...glad you were able to find acceptable seating in the end. Ya cain't fix stupid!!

[Tobus]

I just cannot get over how rude some of the people are that you chaps bump into. Whilst I think, it is fair game to discuss the finer points of kilt attire on a website such as this and on occasion we can even agree to differ, but to berate someone in public is increadably bad form and I have no idea how I would react in such circumstances.

Sadly, Jock, I think this is a perfect example of American manners (or lack thereof). I don't know why this is, but man Americans tend to like running around telling others what's right or wrong, according to their own particular way of thinking. I've found this to be true in virtually all circles, regardless of the common interest they share (such as hunting, sports, kilts, etc.), and it all classes of people.

[Joshua]

Sadly, Jock, I think this is a perfect example of American manners (or lack thereof). I don't know why this is, but man Americans tend to like running around telling others what's right or wrong, according to their own particular way of thinking. I've found this to be true in virtually all circles, regardless of the common interest they share (such as hunting, sports, kilts, etc.), and it all classes of people.

From my admittedly limited exposure to other cultures, it isn't at all limited to us...

We just happen to be considerably less subtle and polite about it.

[Father Bill]

So sorry to hear of your encounters with the unpolished bumpkins, and so grateful to the expertise so willingly shared here. I think I might have been tempted to share the evening with them and let them be the uncomfortable ones.

[xman]

In similar circumstances I like to try to remember to ask them where they came upon their information and if they could please provide me with the source. I find that this approach has two benefits. First, it does not force an antagonistic stance from someone who is already taking an antagonistic approach since there's no "oh yes it is", "oh no it's not" kind of exchange. Secondly, it forces them to think and hopefully even act to support their line of thinking. If they can do so then I am enlightened. If not then there is a chance we may both be.

[Riverkilt]

I hate that! Best response is an equally impolite two word suggestion. But - learning on the board gives us the confidence that we're okay and the idiot is an idiot.

Before I knew much I was told that I wasn't allowed to wear a kilt in a tartan I'd ordered through Lochcarron (you'd think they'd know eh?) I told the jerk off but I still felt the need to verify it was okay with my Clan association.

Next games I asked after the idiot and the folks at the tent said they asked him not to come around anymore since he was such a rude idiot and seemed to enjoy finding fault with well meaning clansmen.

Sadly, there's no cure for these fools.

Good self-control...you didn't garrot them with your sporran strap.

[Hutch863]

People like that are the very reason I do not attend formal gatherings while kilted. I have been told on numerous occassions, that I Don't Play Well With Others.

To avoid idiots, I stay away from them.

[Highlander31]

It's too bad you had to put up with a couple of jerks for a short time. Although, sounds like a great evening, otherwise.

I have always thought, that jerks perform a valuable service,...they help us to appreciate the good people we meet in life.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

...older gent ( who was a navigator in Lancasters during wwll) told me to forget that "he has always been a *** wan*er"

Minor thread-jack - my dad was also a Navigator in RCAF Lancs during the war.

Sorry you had to run afoul of a couple of... well the gent's description fits both well.

[SFCRick]

Minor thread-jack - my dad was also a Navigator in RCAF Lancs during the war.

This old RAF Navigator was a very intersting man and I very much enjoyed talking with him. He flew 37 bombing runs in Germany, 1 to Norway and 2 in Burma, when he was sent to the Pacific Theatre after Germany surrendered.
We shared a lot of drams and I thanked him for his service. I always treasure my talks with fine old Veterans like this one.