Scotland The Brave

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 5th March 08, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by AlexMDN

But come on guys!, it's hard to find 100% pure Scottish here in North America

And there aren't many, if any, in Scotland either. Your typical Scot is the same admixture of nationalities and races as your typical North American. The difference seems to be that while Norte Americanos are quite comfortable with having an Italian granny (or whatever), far too many Scots confuse a sense of nationhood with belonging to a race, and are unwilling to admit that no Scotsman is "pure-bred". If all Scots were 100% "ethnic" Scots they'd have a brain the size of a golf ball and both eyes in a common socket. Kinda like those folks up in Glen Whatchamacallit.

**McClef** · 5th March 08, 11:37 AM

While kilts spread over there jeans have spread in Scotland.

**AlexMDN** · 5th March 08, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

While kilts spread over there jeans have spread in Scotland.

Yes, but I think it is the remoutness from the Motherland makes us seeking for a proof and connection of belongingness. Besides, jeans are chip and durable no wander they are popular, can you imagine mid class hiking or gardening in english style casual outfit, that as expensive as formal one?

**Oldhiker** · 5th March 08, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

A If all Scots were 100% "ethnic" Scots they'd have a brain the size of a golf ball and both eyes in a common socket. Kinda like those folks up in Glen Whatchamacallit.

Did you meet my uncle?