I gotta vent a little...

**Makeitstop** · 21st November 07, 10:24 PM

On the rare occasions when I actually encounter someone seriously saying "If you [insert arbitrarily chosen behavior here] you'll go to hell!" I like to just take the opportunity to ask "so, what you're saying is... Jesus died in vain?"

As for the tartan vs solid color issue, I've actually had fewer people notice the solid color kilt. I'm guessing that's because it's black, and doesn't always grab your attention. And it may also have to do with the fact that if they don't recognize it as a kilt, they are less comfortable asking about it. When they do notice, the reaction is about the same.

What I do find odd is that more people ask if I'm irish than scottish. But either way, it's a good chance to practice a phony accent.

**Ian.MacAllan** · 22nd November 07, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Archangel

You can't rationalize irrational people. . . .

Some of us can rationalize almost anything. I find that rationalization is often the most satisfying way to deal with my own irrationality.

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**Nighthawk** · 22nd November 07, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Ian.MacAllan

Some of us can rationalize almost anything. I find that rationalization is often the most satisfying way to deal with my own irrationality.

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Wow! Circular logic. That's awesome!

**Thunderbolt** · 22nd November 07, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Daaaaang

Heh, now I've found XMarks, who needs the internet! I'll just let you guys do my kilt surfing for me!

Matt!

Well, don't take any hints from me!

I found all the crazy ones...

T.

**CameronTaylor** · 22nd November 07, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

I am not weird, I am proper gentleman and therefore eccentric. Weird is for kooks of lower stature who cannot afford to be eccentric. Thank you very much!

I think I've been slighted. I challenge you to a duel - cooked linguine at 50 paces.
I am weird, I am strange, I'm "not normal", I am who I choose to be.
I am an individual.

CT - just like everybody else

**Archangel** · 22nd November 07, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Wow! Circular logic. That's awesome!

Ah, I think I've found somebody else who understands the very deep philosophy behind "Nyeah, if he's not a bunny, where's his ears?"

**James MacMillan** · 22nd November 07, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Archangel

Ah, I think I've found somebody else who understands the very deep philosophy behind "Nyeah, if he's not a bunny, where's his ears?"

He's not a bunny - He's a Pooka!

**Casper** · 23rd November 07, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

[RANT]
From some ignorant englishman claiming that kilts are for Scottish ONLY, and only Ulster Scots at that

Hmm. Only Ulster Scots, eh? So, only mainly lowland-Scot, ex-pats are allowed to wear highland attire?

Wow. I have a helluva time trying to explain to people how I can both have Irish heritage, yet wear my Stewart tartans. Trying to explain the history of Northern Ireland and the Ulster Scots (of which i'm descended) is always a challenge!

**Roan Carter** · 23rd November 07, 08:26 PM

These issues would be dealt with easier if more people were kilted. It's all about cultural paradigm.

And if should I die today and find myself in Christian Heaven, I'm sure there would be plenty of kilties there.

**sharpdressedscot** · 23rd November 07, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

Hmm. Only Ulster Scots, eh? So, only mainly lowland-Scot, ex-pats are allowed to wear highland attire?

Wow. I have a helluva time trying to explain to people how I can both have Irish heritage, yet wear my Stewart tartans. Trying to explain the history of Northern Ireland and the Ulster Scots (of which i'm descended) is always a challenge!

Does it really matter what you're heritage is?