That wasn't very nice ...

[davedove]

Personally, if someone had made that comment to me I would have responded that I already have plenty of traditional tartan kilts, handmade in Scotland.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Or point out to him that you didn't see any hand sewn, tartan kilts in the booth, so he didn't have any "real" kilts either.

Like it's been said, I wouldn't blame Utilikilts, but I would let them know.

[auld argonian]

I have to assume that this "bashing" type of advertising is conceived as something that will be "tongue in cheek"....but it's easy to see how it can be misconstrued and backfire on the advertiser.

I've never appreciated campaigns based on snob appeal (so i will never own a Jaguar...pity...I was looking forward to paying $40K plus for a FORD).

We have a dude in my neighborhood who operates one of the last custom made hat shops in Chicago. I stopped by to ask about having a cowboy hat made and the sales pitch that this guy gave me was so snobby, abusive and aggressive that I had to leave the store just to find enough clean air to breathe.

I'm glad that business is so good that these folks can afford to alienate potential customers. The economy must be doing better than it appears!

Best

AA

[longshadows]

I'd say the UK "rep" was more along the lines of ignorant bastard than arrogant. On the other hand, "one bad apple..."

(Ever wonder why no one from UK, must less Steve "the man" himself, even care to make a presence on this forum?)

:rolleyes:

[arrogcow]

I'd say the UK "rep" was more along the lines of ignorant bastard than arrogant. On the other hand, "one bad apple..."

(Ever wonder why no one from UK, must less Steve "the man" himself, even care to make a presence on this forum?)

:rolleyes:

cjbass is the UK operations manager, and does post (rarely) on occasion. I have also sent notice of this thread to the guy who is in charge of the event crews.

Adam