"Kilt check" question

[Galician]

I was standing on a city street, talking to some friends, when a young woman passed behind me and just lifted the back of my kilt and quickly dropped it and kept walking on. I don't think I was regimental, as I've come to the decision not to do so when I have to ride the NYC subway system (don't ask!! ).

I knew she had checked me and run only because I heard a comment behind me just as I felt a rush of cool air in my nether regions, and turned to see the back of her head. I was too stunned to respond immediately, and, since I wasn't regimental, not as concerned as I might have been otherwise, especially in such a public setting.

I did feel battered, though, even if not assualted.

[Riverkilt]

Sometimes we do our own kilt checks...

Once standing in the bow of a raft on the river the wind whipped just right at the same instant a friend in the back of the raft was taking a scenic picture. He got a scenic picture all right. That shot ciruclated widely. Fortunately, my copy died in a hard drive crash a while back.

Walking in downtown Albuquerque I passed over an updraft grate (who knew they had them in Albuquerque?) This one was in front of a hotel restaurant's windows full of diners. I know that my face was covered by my kilt so I have a good idea they got the question answered...just kept walking...what else is there to do.

Last summer an old girlfriend and her husband visited. Showed them around, took them up to the slot canyon where Navajos drive you three miles up a sand wash in their 4x4 trucks. They have plastic seat covers on the seats in the back of the truck. Going up a European lady had been looking and trying to find the English words to ask the question but we arrived before she could. After the tour I lingered and got back to the truck just as it was leaving. Was in such a hurry that I forgot to sweep my pleats before sitting down on the plastic seat covers that had been waiting in the Sun for an hour. I tea bagged the hot plastic and let out a yelp. The lady just laughed, she had her question answered...

[Jamais Arriere]

Just my opinion but I know that if men decide to do "skirt checks" they go to the Steel Bar Motel. I think it should go both ways.

[Brian07663NJ]

hahha ok - I am probably one of the few that think the kilt check is fair game and love them. Kind of feel that if I am wearing a kilt then I am bound to be asked "the" question so I just play back at them and say... "I don't answer that question but since you had the nerve to ask me...find out for yourself." Most of the time that makes them embarassed, cover their face and walk away. When they don't and they check...I enjoy watching the event of their face and those around.

As for kids being present...come on. So tired of everyone throwing the kids in front of their own discomfort. Kids do not care. It is the parents that don't want to explain. Turn away from the kids if it is an issue for you.

I do understand and respect those who are modest and those who feel this is 'assault' similiar to that if done to a woman. I am just more laid back about it personally when it comes to those approaching me.

[Galician]

Ok, Brian, I'll remember that.

[MacFett]

As for kids being present...come on. So tired of everyone throwing the kids in front of their own discomfort. Kids do not care.

They might not care, but the law does care.

[DougC]

Keep in mind--I live in Texas and my wife is a native Texan. Anyone kilt-checking me (other than her) will have to deal with what can only be described as the anger a Texas woman with Scottish and German roots can muster...it won't be pretty and I might feel like an object; but, don't touch her man in the manly regions or suffer the wrath!

[QMcK]

[Rant] Brian, people like you are a major reason people like me feel uncomfortable wearing a kilt. As someone said in the 'Highlanders discuss Highland Attire' thread (I think that was the one), until kilts are common garments, every kilt wearer reflects upon other kilt wearers. You're letting the side down. Mind you, I suppose you don't do a very well put together outfit, either. [/Rant]

[Bigkahuna]

[Rant] Brian, people like you are a major reason people like me feel uncomfortable wearing a kilt. As someone said in the 'Highlanders discuss Highland Attire' thread (I think that was the one), until kilts are common garments, every kilt wearer reflects upon other kilt wearers. You're letting the side down. Mind you, I suppose you don't do a very well put together outfit, either. [/Rant]

Sir, I for one, feel your comment was uncalled for and merits an appology.

[QMcK]

It's how I feel. I suppose I should have bit my tongue though. I'm sorry for the last comment. I don't know how you dress.