Shopping in my kilt

[JayFilomena]

Sometimes I think laughing is a result of sensory overload. People see the kilt and they just don't know how to react. I am reminded of last weekend when I was getting my car serviced. The guy pulled my car up for me, I walked up to the driver's door, and when he got out and saw me (a guy over six feet tall in a kilt) he let out a brief laugh but then was quite respectful.

I can't really hold that against anyone. I think I would be shocked too if I suddenly saw me in a kilt.

That is a really great way to put it. I dont get upset or offended if someone lets out a laugh and then is respectful. I understand that I am a bit outside the box and people react to it. Sensory Overload is a great way to describe this phenom.

[Scotty-x]

I went shopping last night too and a teenager came up to me that just had to talk to me. His eyes were lit up and wanted to tell me that I really looked COOL! Said that 2 times. Looks like another may be converted to the kilt. Need more people in this area to convert. I didn't wear the long socks , just white running socks with my stillwater black watch. A new look for me. I think I like that look for the summer. But, shopping can be fun!

[AllenJ]

nice!- good to see another sc member too!

[Tattoo Bradley]

I agree, "Sensory overload" is a great way of describing that one.

I enjoy the cool breeze from the dairy/meat sections as well .

The other day I was shopping at WM, and this little girl (4 or 5 yrs old) stopped dead in her tracks to get a good long look. I smile big at her as I adore children and their innocence. She stared as walked by and mother caught notice. She took the child by the arm and said "I'm so sorry" with an embarrased look on her face. I assured her there was no reason to be, that I would most definately reacted the same way if I were the little girl. I guess that opened up a window for converstation. She just asked if I was Irish or Scottish. I told her "both" and told her the particular kilt I was in was "Irish." She looked a bit confused as it was obvious this was not my only kilt. As she and the little girl walked away I heard her tell her daughter that "it's a kilt, and it's men's clothing not a woman's skirt."

I got a kick out of the exchange.

[Alan H]

You have a great attitude...that part about beng shocked if you saw yourself in a kilt...VERY good point! I need to remember that.

[Kilted KT]

I'm shocked everytime I see any of my pics. Usually I'm like "there is no way that is me. I'm almost hitting the ceiling with my head"...( must be a cardboard cutour KT someone else is using in a hobbit hole)

anyway, I agree with the sensory overlaod. I've seen quite a few people trip over their own feet, bump into walls, and other such acts of blatant clumsiness at the sight of the kilt while roaming around public places. As far as shopping goes, I shop everywhere kilted from walmart to the trendiest and most expensive places in town. same reactions at all those places.

enjoy it!

KKT

[Chris Webb]

It's said that we all see ourselves in the mirror very different than how we really look to others. The other day I was at the airport to pick up a friend and as I walked around a corner I saw this burly fella in a sleeveless shirt and kilt coming right at me ... before I realized it was actually my own reflection I had already scared myself!

Chris Webb