Ringling Bros. Kilted Clown

[macwilkin]

I don't recall where, but I've seen clowns in Indian get-ups.

Look, I don't want to get into a fight over this. I'm just saying that, in my opinion, this isn't something to get upset about; it's a costume, that's all! ...and if he includes some kilt humor in his act, so what? - Maybe it's actually funny.

As I said, it takes a thick skin to wear a kilt. If someone gets upset every time they percieve "disrespect", they're gonna be a pretty miserable person. Lighten up, and enjoy life. Don't look for offense; life's to short to waste it like that.

I never said that I am "offended" by it -- in fact, you'll notice that I state in my original post that I am playing "devil's advocate" -- a term which means that I may not necessarily agree with what is being said, but that POV needs to be represented in the conversation.

Am I proud of my Scottish heritage? You bet. Am I going to get upset about (literalry) a clown in a kilt. Not especially. As I stated earlier, I'm not going to protest Ringling Brothers over it, it's not worth it.

So, please, don't misunderstand me -- I think Ugly Bear raised some very valid points, and regardless of whether you agree with him, He (and others) have a right not to view the situation in the same way that others do.

Respect is a two way street.

Todd