Is It Just Me, Or Are You Guys Doing Double Takes Too

**davedove** · 1st January 06, 01:37 PM

I've thought that myself many times Ron. Their apparel seems even more kilt-like when they pair it with a fanny pac worn to the front, almost like a sporran.

**Southern Breeze** · 1st January 06, 01:49 PM

You're not alone.I've noticed them around here also.

**mudd** · 1st January 06, 02:04 PM

Exactly! These guys are really subconsciously wanting to wear a kilt but can’t get in touch with their real intentions. We should take every opportunity to try and educate them that what they are doing is trying to get in touch with their true ancestral wardrobe preference.

Lets see if we can make the Kilt the dominant male attire starting in 2006! A new years resolution!

OK, OK, I’m dreamin’.

**Streetcar** · 1st January 06, 02:23 PM

Similar reactions but in reverse - about a year ago I had someone mistake my olive utilikilt for very baggy shorts. When he realized they weren't shorts, his eyes popped and he literally jumped.

**GMan** · 1st January 06, 02:38 PM

I do understand the thought Ron, even though never have given it much thought.

As I was driving home the other day, it was beginning to get dark and I noticed a guy in his 50's wearing what I thought was a kilt. Drove around the block to stop and talk to him, but as I got closer, noticed that he was wearing those baggy shorts.

But like MrBill said it is definetly the clothing companies that are pressuring those poor guys.

**Yaish** · 1st January 06, 06:21 PM

Same same here. Seen the shorts, thought they might be kilts, only to be disappointed when I got closer.

One time the reverse happened though. I was walking around Disneyland as the girlfriend and I are wont to do. I saw a guy that I thought was wearing a pair of baggy carhart shorts only to find he actually was wearing a Caramel Workmans. On that day there was also a third kilted gentlemen walking around The Happiest Place On Earth (tm) independantly of myself or the other gent.

**Wompet** · 1st January 06, 06:25 PM

It's when my one brother dresses like that - that gives me hope that he'll come to his senses and start wearing kilts. He's already wearing shorts almost year-round - kilting year-round will be a step up.

Streetcar - I've gotten the same reaction myself when wearing my UKs.

**GlassMan** · 1st January 06, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by mudd

Exactly! These guys are really subconsciously wanting to wear a kilt but can’t get in touch with their real intentions. We should take every opportunity to try and educate them that what they are doing is trying to get in touch with their true ancestral wardrobe preference.

Lets see if we can make the Kilt the dominate male attire starting in 2006! A new years resolution!

OK, OK, I’m dreamin’.

Would that make the "closet" kilt wearers? Or would it be better to say that they have "kilt-wearing" tendencies but do not feel able to express this due to societal pressure?

Sorry, I just finished watching the movie "Kinsey" on cable and I guess it started to rubb off.

**mudd** · 6th January 06, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

Would that make the "closet" kilt wearers? Or would it be better to say that they have "kilt-wearing" tendencies but do not feel able to express this due to societal pressure?

Yes, most of my Kilts are in the closet. 8)

But, seriously, I think you hit the nail on the head. I believe most men would be wearing Kilts most of the time if not for "societal pressure".

**auld argonian** · 6th January 06, 06:40 PM

Geez...I've ranted about this stuff before! Is everybody out for the Kevin Smith look or what? Thus, I say to my family (when they give me a weird look for showing up in the kilt), "Okay...look at these jokers....if they can parade around like that, no one can say anything bad about the kilt."

Best

AA