Clan MacMutt

[davidlpope]

Just a bit of a reality check. There is no Clan MacMutt.

Right...I thought that was obvious to other folks. Perhaps "mutt" is much more widely used here in the States for someone who is of mixed ethnic heritage, in the same way that a mutt is a dog of mixed breeding. Perhaps the inherent humor / fiction is lost over the internet.

That being said, there IS a Clan MacBubba:
http://www.caberdancer.com/MBhome.htm

[figheadair]

Right...I thought that was obvious to other folks. Perhaps "mutt" is much more widely used here in the States for someone who is of mixed ethnic heritage, in the same way that a mutt is a dog of mixed breeding. Perhaps the inherent humor / fiction is lost over the internet.

That being said, there IS a Clan MacBubba:
http://www.caberdancer.com/MBhome.htm

Ah ha. Not a term used over hear.

[davidg]

Ah ha. Not a term used over hear.

I must have become too americanised. I use it occasionally

[Peter Crowe]

Mutt is an Americanism, the equivalent term in the United Kingdom (in terms of meaning) is mongrel, which would probably be taken as an insult if applied to a person instead of a canine.

[CopperNGold]

Right...I thought that was obvious to other folks. Perhaps "mutt" is much more widely used here in the States for someone who is of mixed ethnic heritage, in the same way that a mutt is a dog of mixed breeding. Perhaps the inherent humor / fiction is lost over the internet.

That being said, there IS a Clan MacBubba:
http://www.caberdancer.com/MBhome.htm

Our family dog when I was a child was a Chesapeake Bay Retreiver, but his name was Mr. Mutt. Oh, now I want to see a MacMutt clan badge and tartan!

[davidlpope]

I apologize if I was a bit obtuse in my previous posting. My suggestion of the Hunting Stewart and Caledonia tartans for those persons who have no tie to a clan tartan (i.e. those whom would belong to a fictitious "Clan MacMutt!) was based on their long accepted use as "general" or "universal" tartans for those "without a tartan of their own".

They are beautiful, historical, and widely available tartans, supplied in a wide range of color schemes and fabric weights. The Hunting Stewart is a superb choice for day dress, whether in the modern, ancient, or weathered colors. The Caledonia tartan, being red-based, is a striking choice for evening wear, although I think a muted, ancient, or weathered version with look very nice as daywear, as well.

I am always a bit befuddled when folks looking for a non-clan tartan swoon over the new monochromatic fashion tartans or tartans like the Isle of Skye (although I admit it is attractive) and completely bypass these two. IMHO, Hunting Stewart and Caledonia are setts that "look like tartan should look".

Cordially,

David

[Zardoz]

The Caledonia is a great choice for a 'non-clan' tartan! It's quite festive, and looks great with many shirt/ hose color combos. Plus, it's been around since the early 1800s, so it predates lots of clan tartans.



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