how other fashionable males view about kilts

[Big Dave]

Cool. I say we organize and call ourselves the International Army of Testicular Liberation!

I guess we would all be Privates. :grin:

[A Dhuglas]

I read a fair amount of the postings on that thread and, like many have noted here, was astonished at the homophobic, ill-informed and juvenile attitudes present. It begs the question: do they realize the prevailing perception US society has for males who are 'really into' fashion? Think Carson from "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."

I find it hilarious that such macho lady-killin' studs are hanging out on style.com! Gosh, aren't they avant garde!

Just wait 'til GQ catches up with us and makes it "fashionable" for all men to wear kilts.

[minimalistix]

Just wait 'til GQ catches up with us and makes it "fashionable" for all men to wear kilts.

God I hope not.

[flyv65]

I thought it was "cute" that one poster felt kilts were so ridiculous he wouldn't waste his time trashing us, then immediately posted to defend his wearing a silver ankle bracelet (mostly along the lines of "but it doesn't mean I'm gay"). I'll admit I've had a few chuckles perusing their posts and one or two of them *almost* prompted me to register for riposte purposes, but on the whole I felt such actions would be a waste of time. The ones who truly wanted to learn about kilts and XMarks would find their way here: the others would continue blithely along, secure in their own sense "fashion" and of self-imporatance.

Bryan...Question: if you insist on being at the forefront of Fashion, are you truly a trendsetter, or merely more consumed by the Concept of Style than your peers?...

[philbo]

I guess we would all be Privates. :grin:

LOL!

The rest of you already pretty much summed things up. They're uninformed, insecure, and not much fun to drink with. Who wants to be a boring, average, trouser-wearing guy anyways?

[Eujeankilt]

I don't really care much about what these people say, but this is the reality and how people view kilts in general. I respect their opinions.

Thanks for the link Raphael.

I don't think that this site reflects a major portion of society, hell, I don't think anything reflects a major portion of society. It keeps changing due to winds blowing in multiple directions. Reality is a moving target that changes with the seasons.

Secondly, I have not run into anyone who reflects their viewpoints. Besides, I donned the kilt to break the rules of fashion. These guys are the self-designated fashion police.

I wear a kilt to please myself AND respect their right to wear what they want for whatever reason. Live and let live (kilted, of course!) Like Steven Villeagas says, it's about freedom.


Dale

[Iolaus]

I think we need a manifesto or something. Something that says, "We're not about fashion, we're not about whom we f***, we're not about what's popular this month. We're about setting our b***s free, 'cause we got 'em and we're not ashamed. If you don't like it, too damn bad."

Pulled this out of my files; it was going around the internet a couple of years ago.

Notice #15 & #20. I didn't add anything, that's the way it was written when I recieved it.



After searching and searching for my sexual identity. I finally discovered it and I can no longer keep it in the closet. I am here to openly announce that I am a Retrosexual. My Retrosexuality is defined by the following Retrosexual code:


The Retrosexual Code

1) A Retrosexual, no matter what the women insists, PAYS FOR THE DATE.

2) A Retrosexual opens doors for a lady. Even for the ones that fit that term only because they are female.

3) A Retrosexual DEALS with stuff. Be it a flat tire, break-in into your home, or a natural disaster, you JUST DEAL WITH IT. No whining allowed!

4) A Retrosexual not only eats red meat, he often kills it himself.

5) A Retrosexual doesn't worry about living to be 90. It's not how long you live, but how well. If you're 90 years old and still smoking cigars and drinking, I salute you.

6) A Retrosexual does not use more hair or skin products than a woman. Women have several supermarket aisles of stuff. Retrosexuals need an end cap (possibly 2 end caps if you include shaving goods.)

7) A Retrosexual does not dress in clothes from Hot Topic when he's 30 years old.

8) A Retrosexual should know how to properly kill stuff (or people) if need be. This falls under the "dealing with stuff" portion of The Code.

9) A Retrosexual watches no TV show with "Queer" in the title.

10) A Retrosexual does not let neighbors trash the rooms in his house on national TV.

11) A Retrosexual should not give up excessive amounts of manliness for sex. Some is inevitable, but major re-invention of yourself will only lead to you becoming a froo-froo little pansy, and in the long run, she won't be worth it.

12) A Retrosexual is allowed to seek professional help for major mental stress such as drug/alcohol addiction, death of your entire family in a freak tree chipper accident, favorite sports team being moved to a different city etc. You are NOT allowed to see a shrink because Daddy didn't pay you enough attention. Daddy was busy DEALING WITH STUFF. When you screwed up, he DEALT with you. Buck up wuss.

13) A Retrosexual will have at least one outfit in his wardrobe designed to conceal himself from prey.

14) A Retrosexual knows how to tie a Windsor knot when wearing a tie.

15) A Retrosexual does not strip naked, get into a sweat lodge, and bang on drums to bond with other guys. That's gay.
---- However dressing in kilts, banging on drums around a campfire, and drinking heavily is just fine.

16) A Retrosexual should have at least one good wound he can brag about getting.

17) A Retrosexual knows how to use a basic set of tools. If you can't hammer a nail, or drill a straight hole, practice in secret until you can or be rightfully ridiculed for the wuss you are.

18) A Retrosexual will buy feminine hygiene products if he has to, but only under protest. This falls under unpleasant things you have to DEAL with. Get some Hagen-Daas while your at it.

19) A Retrosexual gives a lady his seat on the bus/subway/etc.

20) A Retrosexual does not order an apple martini at the bar. A Martini has gin and vermouth in it. And maybe an olive. In fact, why not just get a beer and a shot of scotch??

21) A Retrosexual knows that owning a gun is not a sign that your are riddled with fear, or are trying to makeup for a small penis. Massage and skill are the way to make up for a small penis, guns are TOOLS and are often essential to DEAL with stuff. Plus it's just fun to shoot.

[Southern Breeze]

Pulled this out of my files; it was going around the internet a couple of years ago.

Notice #15. I didn't add anything, that's the way it was written when I recieved it.



After searching and searching for my sexual identity. I finally discovered it and I can no longer keep it in the closet. I am here to openly announce that I am a Retrosexual. My Retrosexuality is defined by the following Retrosexual code:


The Retrosexual Code

1) A Retrosexual, no matter what the women insists, PAYS FOR THE DATE.

2) A Retrosexual opens doors for a lady. Even for the ones that fit that term only because they are female.

3) A Retrosexual DEALS with stuff. Be it a flat tire, break-in into your home, or a natural disaster, you JUST DEAL WITH IT. No whining allowed!

4) A Retrosexual not only eats red meat, he often kills it himself.

5) A Retrosexual doesn't worry about living to be 90. It's not how long you live, but how well. If you're 90 years old and still smoking cigars and drinking, I salute you.

6) A Retrosexual does not use more hair or skin products than a woman. Women have several supermarket aisles of stuff. Retrosexuals need an end cap (possibly 2 end caps if you include shaving goods.)

7) A Retrosexual does not dress in clothes from Hot Topic when he's 30 years old.

8) A Retrosexual should know how to properly kill stuff (or people) if need be. This falls under the "dealing with stuff" portion of The Code.

9) A Retrosexual watches no TV show with "Queer" in the title.

10) A Retrosexual does not let neighbors trash the rooms in his house on national TV.

11) A Retrosexual should not give up excessive amounts of manliness for sex. Some is inevitable, but major re-invention of yourself will only lead to you becoming a froo-froo little pansy, and in the long run, she won't be worth it.

12) A Retrosexual is allowed to seek professional help for major mental stress such as drug/alcohol addiction, death of your entire family in a freak tree chipper accident, favorite sports team being moved to a different city etc. You are NOT allowed to see a shrink because Daddy didn't pay you enough attention. Daddy was busy DEALING WITH STUFF. When you screwed up, he DEALT with you. Buck up wuss.

13) A Retrosexual will have at least one outfit in his wardrobe designed to conceal himself from prey.

14) A Retrosexual knows how to tie a Windsor knot when wearing a tie.

15) A Retrosexual does not strip naked, get into a sweat lodge, and bang on drums to bond with other guys. That's gay.
---- However dressing in kilts, banging on drums around a campfire, and drinking heavily is just fine.

16) A Retrosexual should have at least one good wound he can brag about getting.

17) A Retrosexual knows how to use a basic set of tools. If you can't hammer a nail, or drill a straight hole, practice in secret until you can or be rightfully ridiculed for the wuss you are.

18) A Retrosexual will buy feminine hygiene products if he has to, but only under protest. This falls under unpleasant things you have to DEAL with. Get some Hagen-Daas while your at it.

19) A Retrosexual gives a lady his seat on the bus/subway/etc.

20) A Retrosexual does not order an apple martini at the bar. A Martini has gin and vermouth in it. And maybe an olive. In fact, why not just get a beer and a shot of scotch??

21) A Retrosexual knows that owning a gun is not a sign that your are riddled with fear, or are trying to makeup for a small penis. Massage and skill are the way to make up for a small penis, guns are TOOLS and are often essential to DEAL with stuff. Plus it's just fun to shoot.

Thats scary, I don't drink but otherwise fit that description perfectly.

[chasem]

Same here, SB.

That list had me rolling though.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Pulled this out of my files; it was going around the internet a couple of years ago.

Notice #15 & #20. I didn't add anything, that's the way it was written when I recieved it.



After searching and searching for my sexual identity. I finally discovered it and I can no longer keep it in the closet. I am here to openly announce that I am a Retrosexual. My Retrosexuality is defined by the following Retrosexual code:


The Retrosexual Code

1) A Retrosexual, no matter what the women insists, PAYS FOR THE DATE.

2) A Retrosexual opens doors for a lady. Even for the ones that fit that term only because they are female.

3) A Retrosexual DEALS with stuff. Be it a flat tire, break-in into your home, or a natural disaster, you JUST DEAL WITH IT. No whining allowed!

4) A Retrosexual not only eats red meat, he often kills it himself.

5) A Retrosexual doesn't worry about living to be 90. It's not how long you live, but how well. If you're 90 years old and still smoking cigars and drinking, I salute you.

6) A Retrosexual does not use more hair or skin products than a woman. Women have several supermarket aisles of stuff. Retrosexuals need an end cap (possibly 2 end caps if you include shaving goods.)

7) A Retrosexual does not dress in clothes from Hot Topic when he's 30 years old.

8) A Retrosexual should know how to properly kill stuff (or people) if need be. This falls under the "dealing with stuff" portion of The Code.

9) A Retrosexual watches no TV show with "Queer" in the title.

10) A Retrosexual does not let neighbors trash the rooms in his house on national TV.

11) A Retrosexual should not give up excessive amounts of manliness for sex. Some is inevitable, but major re-invention of yourself will only lead to you becoming a froo-froo little pansy, and in the long run, she won't be worth it.

12) A Retrosexual is allowed to seek professional help for major mental stress such as drug/alcohol addiction, death of your entire family in a freak tree chipper accident, favorite sports team being moved to a different city etc. You are NOT allowed to see a shrink because Daddy didn't pay you enough attention. Daddy was busy DEALING WITH STUFF. When you screwed up, he DEALT with you. Buck up wuss.

13) A Retrosexual will have at least one outfit in his wardrobe designed to conceal himself from prey.

14) A Retrosexual knows how to tie a Windsor knot when wearing a tie.

15) A Retrosexual does not strip naked, get into a sweat lodge, and bang on drums to bond with other guys. That's gay.
---- However dressing in kilts, banging on drums around a campfire, and drinking heavily is just fine.

16) A Retrosexual should have at least one good wound he can brag about getting.

17) A Retrosexual knows how to use a basic set of tools. If you can't hammer a nail, or drill a straight hole, practice in secret until you can or be rightfully ridiculed for the wuss you are.

18) A Retrosexual will buy feminine hygiene products if he has to, but only under protest. This falls under unpleasant things you have to DEAL with. Get some Hagen-Daas while your at it.

19) A Retrosexual gives a lady his seat on the bus/subway/etc.

20) A Retrosexual does not order an apple martini at the bar. A Martini has gin and vermouth in it. And maybe an olive. In fact, why not just get a beer and a shot of scotch??

21) A Retrosexual knows that owning a gun is not a sign that your are riddled with fear, or are trying to makeup for a small penis. Massage and skill are the way to make up for a small penis, guns are TOOLS and are often essential to DEAL with stuff. Plus it's just fun to shoot.

Talk about a great shot from the hip! And I will probably chuckle about 21 for days to come, "Massage and skill!" LOLOLOLOLOL