Kilt T-shirt sayings

[Chef]

"It's a kilt, I don't play the bagpipes, I don't wear anything under it, Because it's comfortable, who cares if I'm scottish and I really don't want to hear about your family history"

I'm sorry, but I find this one just a tad on the rude side. If you're going to wear a garment that has a long-standing association with Scotland, you should be a good "ambassador" whilst wearing it and show respect. If you want respect, you have to give it.

I would agree. The fact that you might not be Scottish is beside the point, most people associate the kilt with Scotland so if you are going to wear it respect should be shown for its origins.

"Funny, most intelligent people call it a kilt"

I'm personally not a fan of t-shirt sayings that try to be funny, by being insulting. IMHO they tell us more about the wearer than the intended reader.

[Thunderbolt]

Actually, I intended this thread to be about funny, whitty sayings. Not about what's wrong with this one or that one, or who or what one should respect, etc.

Some are funny. Some are not. Some are offensive. Most anything could be offensive to somebody. I personally am offended be the "Scottish Tea Bag" T-shirt. You won't find me in one.


That's not the point of this thread.

Keep it clean and fun.

Let's keep it on topic, shall we?

T.

[macwilkin]

Actually, I intended this thread to be about funny, whitty sayings. Not about what's wrong with this one or that one, or who or what one should respect, etc.

Some are funny. Some are not. Some are offensive. Most anything could be offensive to somebody. I personally am offended be the "Scottish Tea Bag" T-shirt. You won't find me in one.


That's not the point of this thread.

Keep it clean and fun.

Let's keep it on topic, shall we?

T.

T.

I get where you're coming from, but my point was that for many, the kilt, especially a tartan kilt, is a symbol of Scotland and Scottish heritage, as well as of a particular clan, family, place, military unit, etc. While this symbolism may not be important to some, it is important to others.

Do I get tired of being asked if I'm a piper? a little. But then I think that at least the person connects piping with kilts. Most likely they've seen a piper play at a funeral, and personally, I consider it a bit of a compliment to be "mistaken" for a musician that adds so much to our ceremonies -- or the pipers who played during wartime.

It's the same with family history. I worked as a genealogy librarian for 2 years, and believe me, I heard a lot of family histories -- but I enjoy talking about my own family's history as well, so it's only fair I suppose.

Regards,

Todd

[Riverkilt]

Ummm, my sense was the thread was a request to brainstorm...though not "officially" so designated.

In coming up with ideas when brainstorming its important to save judgement until the ideas play out. Then, go back and sort through them.

Early judgement brings the process to a screeching halt.

Sadly, what I've found for me is that kilt slogan t-shirts really don't go well with kilts. What seems to work best is some big logo that draws attention to the t-shirt instead of the kilt...I know that doesn't make a lotta sense...its hard for others to read t-shirt slogans without seeming to stare or because the wearer is walking.

Like for me, the back of the X Mark's t-shirt is perfect...it has a huge logo that's easy to see.

Sorry, guess I'm "judging" the whole project now...and I do so love creativity for the process if nothing else.

Ron

[Panache]

I'm sorry, but I find this one just a tad on the rude side. If you're going to wear a garment that has a long-standing association with Scotland, you should be a good "ambassador" whilst wearing it and show respect. If you want respect, you have to give it.

T.

I would agree. The fact that you might not be Scottish is beside the point, most people associate the kilt with Scotland so if you are going to wear it respect should be shown for its origins...

I'm personally not a fan of t-shirt sayings that try to be funny, by being insulting. IMHO they tell us more about the wearer than the intended reader.

I'm with them

To me one of the very wonderful things about wearing a kilt is that it encourages all sorts of very pleasant and friendly exchanges with others. I have had countless fun little conversations with people about tartans, Scotland, and family histories with strangers while standing in line that I wouldn't have had if I had not been wearing a kilt.
Cheers

Jamie

[Nighthawk]

Early judgement brings the process to a screeching halt.



Ron

Yes sir

[Nighthawk]

Actually, I intended this thread to be about funny, whitty sayings. Not about what's wrong with this one or that one, or who or what one should respect, etc.

Some are funny. Some are not. Some are offensive. Most anything could be offensive to somebody. I personally am offended be the "Scottish Tea Bag" T-shirt. You won't find me in one.


That's not the point of this thread.

Keep it clean and fun.

Let's keep it on topic, shall we?

T.

I tried one of these once. I learned my lesson.