Kilt reaction - without the kilt

**Streetcar** · 18th January 07, 06:29 PM

On the way home from work, I stopped at a Starbucks for a cup to take with me.
Now in my job, a kilt is just not an option. I was dressed in my business suit, tie, and brown trench coat. Only my Fedora sets me apart from the collection of businessmen in the place.
Anyway, after the barista took my order, he turned around and I saw he was wearing what looks like a black UK mocker.

When he gave me my cup, I asked him, "Is that a mocker?"
He gave me a blank look.
I asked again, "Is that a mocker you're wearing? The Utilikilt, is it a mocker?"
The light dawns and he says, "Yes, yes it is."

I told him I had an original in olive and his eyes go wide. Keep in mind, I'm dressed like a banker. Or a detective ;)

I think the thought of this "professional" wearing something as non-traditional as a Utilikilt shocked the poor lad!
As I walked away, I told him it looked good and I was glad to see him wearing it.
He finally responded, "Well it's so comfortable, how can I NOT wear it!"

Indeed brother, indeed.

**Jimmy the Celt** · 18th January 07, 06:37 PM

Nice story!

**Splash_4** · 18th January 07, 06:38 PM

That is a very nice story!

**McClung** · 18th January 07, 07:22 PM

Kerlikowske wouldn't have a problem with a kilt would he?

I'm working on getting Urquhart to kilt up, he's got a rampant lion tat so he's already on the way. Can't you see the cameras panning down to his legs instead of keeping the usual tight shot?

Spiked my hair for Sue at a review board we were both on, now I'm waiting for an opportunity to be kilted when she's around

**Tattoo Bradley** · 18th January 07, 07:39 PM

That's a great story indeed.

**thescot** · 18th January 07, 08:12 PM

Thanks for sharing.

**GMan** · 18th January 07, 08:31 PM

Well detective, I must admit that is pretty funny!

**mddock58** · 18th January 07, 08:36 PM

Finding brothers in every corner!

Great Story!

**cessna152towser** · 19th January 07, 05:26 AM

Well spotted and its nice to hear of the kilt catching on as workwear in Starbucks. I always have a feeling of regret when I encounter a kilted guy on a day when I'm not kilted - I feel I ought to be wearing mine too in order to spread the message. Until I joined this forum I only wore kilts in Scotland and in those fine northern cities of Carlisle and Newcastle, always fearing an anti-Scottish reaction if I wore them deeper into England. Encouraged by Hamish and others on this board, one day around a year ago I boarded a train at Newcastle wearing a black kilt. First stop was York so there was no going back. I remember the first guy who passed along the aisle after I'd got seated was wearing a tartan kilt, which was a good start. Alighting in York I remember making the short walk from the station to a Starbucks, where I sat in for a coffee, and feeling re-assured by the lack of reaction from staff and other customers, after which I began to feel more confident to stride out. Since then I have travelled to Coventry in a kilt and wore one when I met Hamish at Chichester. Kilts are spreading.

**McClef** · 19th January 07, 06:15 AM

I remember that feeling of regret when I was in Cyprus Alex, I hadn't taken one with me as I was travelling with my mother and didn't think that I would have the opportunity to wear one.

We went on an evening cruise out of Paphos, including dinner and dancing and there was a guy on board with wife and family wearing a Gordon.

I was just so jealous and I think my Mum realised it and told me to bring one when we went to the Isle of Wight.