"Kilt check" question

**Steve Barclay** · 16th March 10, 11:02 AM

Just wondered if anyone here, whilst not in the best of humour at a particular time for whatever reason, has ever been kilt checked by anyone and reacted angrily (verbally) to it, as it is a pretty rude thing to do after all? If so, what was the reaction of the "checker" and the people in the immediate vicinity? Only asking 'cos it seems that there is an attitude over here amongst some idiotic people that you're "fair game" for that sort of thing if you wear a kilt.

**BassClefB** · 16th March 10, 11:46 AM

There's one local around here who sees it as her 'mission' to kilt-check me and other gents she sees wearing kilts. I let her off the hook the first time I ran into her, but the second time she did it and showed no remorse I sternly told her that she was going to do it to the wrong person one time and not be met with such a 'tame' reaction. She blew it off until she saw I was dead-serious. I told her that it's not really funny and quite disrespectful. Everyone else around just got kind of quiet, but after all was said and done a few came to me and said they agreed with me. I often wonder why the reaction to something that is 'new' or 'different' is to 'poke the bear'. Remember that 'poking the bear' often gets one attacked or eaten, at least where bears are concerned.

**Chas** · 16th March 10, 12:22 PM

An assault is an assault. Verbal or physical, it makes no difference - it is still an assault. Personally, I don't stand for it. A formal complaint to the police about the sexual assault tends to focus the mind of the assailant. They have tried to ruin your day - why not ruin theirs?

Regards

Chas

**wildrover** · 16th March 10, 12:56 PM

"Everybody gets one free one."

After that, they better be savvy enough to know whether a second kilt-check is welcome. I can think of people who would most certainly try to peek under my kilt, but who I frankly wouldn't want to catch trying to get a free peek.

It's gonna cost those girls at least fifty bucks.

But seriously...after one, they should know if they're on the VIP list or if repetition is gonna get them bounced, so I say act accordingly.

**BoldHighlander** · 16th March 10, 01:41 PM

This subject has come up many times in the past (& I still don't know if Grant ever finally got his much desired kilt check ).

While some don't care either way, others are of the "one free pass" feeling, whilst others look at it as "assault".

I've always wondered how the would be kilt-checker would feel if the shoe were on the other foot?

**SteveB** · 16th March 10, 01:42 PM

The only one who is always welcome to lift my kilt is my spouse.

That said, I do frequent certain entertainment venues that usually get quite rowdy. I am a fat auld man, and still get a few "kilt check"s by the occasional young lass. When the act is in the sense of fun for both of us - why not. When it is not in intended fun, I usually attempt to stop the activity, or return the favour.

The best one was the night of far too many kilt checks of those of us that attended the concert kilted. I just simply reached down and started raising the hem of the kilt checker's skirt/dress an inch or two, than stop and look them straight in the eye, and slowly return the hem to its original position. The kilt checking quickly ended. (Then we could let Grant into the room).

Slainte

**BassClefB** · 16th March 10, 01:56 PM

I'm usually forgiving of the 'first offense', but if it's obvious I'm not overjoyed it should stop. The second infraction is when I get snarky.

**Tobus** · 16th March 10, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

An assault is an assault. Verbal or physical, it makes no difference - it is still an assault. Personally, I don't stand for it. A formal complaint to the police about the sexual assault tends to focus the mind of the assailant. They have tried to ruin your day - why not ruin theirs?

Regards

Chas

With all respect intended, don't you think that's taking it a little far? Are we all that delicate that we must call the bobbies and report an assault when a curious lassie wants to get an eyeful of under-the-kilt goodness?

That said, I've never been kilt-checked by anyone other than my wife. But I have a hard time believing I'd take it as an assault unless there was malice intended. If I were that sensitive to a playful peek under my kilt, I'd probably just not wear the darn thing.

**BassClefB** · 16th March 10, 02:16 PM

... when you're unknowingly being photographed under your kilt as part of the kilt check, that takes it to a whole other level. That's what transpired in the second offense I posted about. I was considering 'accidentally' hitting the camera or breaking the SD card at that point.

**Cynthia** · 16th March 10, 02:17 PM

Well, it would be nice if people would stop assuming anyone wearing a kilt is okay with kilt checks. My husband does not want anyone touching him that way, and there's nothing wrong with him standing up for his rights like that. What two consenting adults do is their business, but the minute someone assumes and does whatever they like without asking the other is not only rude but wrong.

Anyone attempting a kilt check on my husband will get their hand grabbed and educated on manners.

Sorry... I admit it. We both hate the concept. Hands off unless you have permission.