Kilt, Skirt, MUG, etc.

[Dreadbelly]

Wow, miss a couple of hours of posts at a critical time, and the world explodes!

This is what I'm talking about! This is the kind of intense discussion I expected my original post to create. I was actually disappointed when it did not. I agree with Rigged that all of these words have connotative meanings with far more emotional impact than their dictionary meanings. I myself have had to determine my own reaction to them in the few weeks since I began wearing a kilt, or skirt, or MUG if you prefer. For me, I have had to come to the conclusion that to an external observer, say an alien from outer space, they would call all of the garments described as a skirt, and many more, by the same term, namely "grinklecod" based on their physical characteristics. I have also come to the conclusion that while some of the "clothing items" offered by CitySkirt and MenInTime and others may not be my taste, they are really not any different than a kilt. And I would actually probably rather wear some of their garments that are in darker more subdued colors than a traditional kilt in Royal Stewart or Irish National. Having come to the decision to wear a "kilt", I have determined that I am open to considering the wearing of any "legless" garment. We are all at the forefront of a fashion movement. Who can tell what we might decide is "acceptable" to us in 5 years. From my point of view, the risk and public opinion hurdles in going from pants to a kilt are much greater than the ones facing somebody going from a tartan to a solid color UK, or possible a leather kilt/skirt that might come somewhat below the knee or even be similar to a mini-skirt. Just as everyone has their own preference in trousers (some like khakis, some like pinstripes, some like ones with pleats in the front for better fit, some like jeans, etc.), we will each have our own personal preferences, and strong opinions, about these garments we have chosen to wear.

Rock on and get the debate going! We have actually drawn Dread out of his silence! Now that is an accomplishment.

Sorry to keep you waiting. It was never my intention to be silent this long. Had to let things cool off. And now I must keep them cool.

I couldn't resist this thread though, and do hope I haven't crossed any lines and posted to much or made to many inflamatory remarks. But this was just to juicy. This was the most vile sort of bait, one I was powerless to resist.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Sorry to keep you waiting. It was never my intention to be silent this long. Had to let things cool off. And now I must keep them cool.

I couldn't resist this thread though, and do hope I haven't crossed any lines and posted to much or made to many inflamatory remarks. But this was just to juicy. This was the most vile sort of bait, one I was powerless to resist.

Dread, check out the Celebrity Faq! You were granted immunity for life! Or until you leave Xmarks, whatever comes first! So post away. Personally I find your posts colorful and knowledgable. I have never seen them as inflammatory or discriminatory. Granted, I haven't been here that long, but first impressions are best impressions!

RJI