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**EagleJCS** · 23rd November 09, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by JolyStNicholas

Isn't there something in the "Boy Scout Motto" that goes something like "Always be prepaired or something like that? Sounds like you were that time!

Kilt on me brother!

Just to nitpick a little - the official Scout motto is "Be Prepared" - no 'always' to it. (It's the same for every member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM.)

Kids that age are curious and have little sense of propriety. They'll ask just anbout any kind of question that comes to mind. Many I have known have had a great deal of modesty, though (especially boys).

**Inchessi** · 23rd November 09, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

I met a somewhat older young lady me (about 19) a while ago (I use the word lady to give her the benefit of the doubt) and, when asked THE QUESTION I responded that as a gentleman I would never ask her the same question. She replied," a thong." And proceeded to unzip her jeans to show me. I managed to walk away from this encounter with her question still unanswered.

You Sir are a better, less dirty man than I.

**Nighthawk** · 23rd November 09, 12:08 PM

That's hilarious! As a father of a 13 year old girl, I can relate.

Originally Posted by Inchessi

You Sir are a better, less dirty man than I.

I had exactly the same thought...

**Lallans** · 23rd November 09, 01:56 PM

As a rule, when I get asked that question the questioner is in some place like the Canadian Legion, about 4 or 5 times that age, and very very drunk. Never thought to ask THEM if THEY were wearing underpants but that seems like a good comeback- thanks for the indirect suggestion!

Imponderable issue: Why is it always a really cold and windy day when they ask the U P question?

**Ian.MacAllan** · 23rd November 09, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by ChubRock

As a father of a 12 year old lass, I am not surprised by her actions. Good for her for being smart, honest and daring. Scary thing is that what would you have done if she said, "No."

An even scarier thought is what would I have done if she'd been wearing a skirt instead of slacks?

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**Standard** · 23rd November 09, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ian.MacAllan

An even scarier thought is what would I have done if she'd been wearing a skirt instead of slacks?

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Now that might have gotten you thrown out. It's amazing how kids will answer very honestly, almost too honestly at times.

**MacLowlife** · 23rd November 09, 04:19 PM

I see London, I see France- you're lucky she asked instead of investigating.

**Rex_Tremende** · 23rd November 09, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Canuck of NI

Imponderable issue: Why is it always a really cold and windy day when they ask the U P question?

Because you have a preponderance of cold and windy days?

-R.

**Moski** · 23rd November 09, 04:46 PM

Wow, it's really amazing that a kid would come up with the question in the first place. I might have remained speechless in confusion. I applaud your presence of mind.

**WClarkB** · 23rd November 09, 06:02 PM

it would seem that hip-huggers vs hi-rise kilt makes
a demure revelation of undies unequal
Thus we of the kilt must needs to decide
on a method to show the pre-pubescent who
contrary to manners and parental advice
do ask us and ask us "what wears thou man, BENEATH?"
I suggest to my peers, if such be bespoke, that for events
and exchanges where such we adorn
that we don surfer baggies so none may be cowed
when we are our tartans up flipped are allowed