Testing a Theory

[Andrew Green]

Yeah, I'm fine with being labeled a "deviant"... it does mean that I am relatively different after all, doesn't it? And why would I want to be like "everybody else", when I have much more fun as it is?

M.U.Gs= Male Unbifurcated Garments?
That's how I interpreted it. My statement was in reference to the kilt only though. However, if I run across anyone wearing a sarong, or whatever other kind of M.U.G that they might have from their respected cultures, I'd support them in that decision... I don't like the idea of total cultural assimilation...that's how people forget where they came from, originally or otherwise.

Of course I am going to run around the Kelso Highland Games kilted, and perhaps I can even get my belted plaid looking good for wear....despite the fact that kilt wearing is definitely more accepted at a gathering like that, belted plaids are still an uncommon sight. My professor thought that such a concept would give good information to contrast with localized reactions. I just call it a good time, but if it is applicable for what I am doing than so be it! Some might call this cheating, as it is more fun that hard academic research... but the concept DOES indeed apply, as my professor stated in an email. So...I win.

[GMan]

Yes I am from deviant central!

[Freedomlover]

Yes I am from deviant central!

No, no. Deviant Central is Asheville, NC.

[davedove]

I'm afraid I must protest. I am not a deviant! I am an eccentric.

[Pour1Malt]

wearin a kilt disnae qualify as deviant tae me...

ai lived in LA fur 15 years... ai cuid SHOW ya deviant!!!







noo a a rubber kilt, platform boots, corset, an a dug collar... that is oan the road tae deviant!





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[Kilted KT]

hmm...
a gathering of deviants...
were a number of deviants to meet up, wouldn't the deviants then become normal, based on normality being what the majority of people believe, think or act upon?

[A Dhuglas]

Thanks for posting the draft -- gave me something different to read during lunch. The more times and places you go about kilted, you'll add to your store of reactions.

Having been around the NY metro area kilted -- from Wall Street, the West Village, Lincoln Center, Grand Central to the 'burbs, I can say I've never had a hostile reaction. Gals are generally in the "I love it!" camp. Some guys do get edgy -- had that with some Central/South American gents -- but on the whole most say they wish they had the onions to wear one...or their ladies tell me they wish their guys had the onions to wear one...

Other observations while kilted:

- complete strangers readily approach me and start kilt-related conversations -- never ever had a similar experience while in trousers.

- you're missing many reactions in your wake. Have someone trail you at a distance to catch all the reactions you're missing. My wife gets a kick out of watching the double-takes and the occasional "See! I told you to wear yours!!"

So from one deviant to another: Good luck with the paper!!