An "Outrage".

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

My love of tweed and pipes led me to subscribe,some time ago, to a little magazine called "The Chap".

I've just received the latest edition and was reading the "Advice" Column when I came across the following:

"I am writing to seek your counsel on the controversial subject of wearing kilts south of the border: on what occasions is it Chap to do so? And what minimal Scottish credentials ought a Chap possess to qualify to wear one at all?

I yield to few in my admiration for North Britain. But persons of taste and discernment must concede that, in matters sartorial this part of Her Majesty's United Kingdom has made little contribution to the wellbeing of mankind. The kilt is a garment which, if it must be worn at all, should be worn only by a Scotsman - and preferably, only in Scotland. On a non-Scotsman, it is an absurdity. On a non-Scotsman outside Scotland, it is an outrage."

Patently this is an incredibly ignorant viewpoint and one which is completely unfounded; virtually every point they make is offensive. Needless to say I will be cancelling the subscription henceforth.

I have been a reader of The Chap since the first issue, and take not the least umbrage at any of their "advice". If, however, their satirical comments about wearing the kilt have offended you, then by all means cancel your subscription. As for me, I'll continue to read The Chap and laugh my **** off at the more outrageous things they publish from time to time.

You do know that The Chap is a humour magazine, don't you?

[Woot22]

This is off topic so don't get mad but for those who like The Chap Magazine here is a vid you might find humorous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRTB-FTMdk

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

This is off topic so don't get mad but for those who like The Chap Magazine here is a vid you might find humorous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRTB-FTMdk

Well done! and to quote Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer--- "All Hail The Chap!"

[Woot22]

Glad you liked it, I stumbled on it and couldn't resist posting the link here.

[Lime]

"You do know that The Chap is a humour magazine, don't you?"

"Humour is also a way of saying something serious" - T S Eliot.

[Steve Barclay]

It was a firm opinion that was often voiced by many a Scot in my youth in the 1940's, but it is not one that I have heard voiced here recently.

On the contrary, of those of Scots birth who have seen/heard that I sometimes wear a kilt, not one has hinted that they think I'm a cheeky sassenach stealing their national dress, indeed they mostly seemed very pleased and flattered, even before they knew that I have Scottish ancestry/family.

[Lallans]

I rather think that the "North Britain" thing is a hint that the author is trying to channel the late lamented Oscar Wilde, with measurably moderate success.

[Jock Scot]

On the contrary, of those of Scots birth who have seen/heard that I sometimes wear a kilt, not one has hinted that they think I'm a cheeky sassenach stealing their national dress, indeed they mostly seemed very pleased and flattered, even before they knew that I have Scottish ancestry/family.

Precisely! Had you been around in the 1940's you would have heard from some Scots of the then elder generation a very different opinion and as you confirm, those views are not apparently held these days.

[Lime]

After my righteous indignation with the Chap had subsided I flicked through some of my back issues having recalled that they did an article on Highland Attire not so long ago.

I quote from their advice on hose: "keep with simple-knit, crisp, white hose to look smart. Argyll and coloured hose are for casual daywear only. Diced hose are normally reserved for those in a regimental colour guard or pipe band".

Mr MacMillan of Rathdown is correct... they are humorous.

[RockyR]

I wonder what they think about flat caps with kilts.