"HERB BENHAM: I was built for a kilt"

[Monkey@Arms]

An amusing story by a journalist wearing a kilt for the first time at a Scottish games and seeing the light.

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/colu...ilt-for-a-kilt

"Don't wear anything under the kilt," advised my friend Bart, when I told him what I was doing.

I had, but I could tell that if I had taken his advice, I would have experienced another level of freedom, which would have been difficult to surrender.

We walked around the fairgrounds. I could have walked forever. I was the king, and these people were my Scottish subjects. I pitied my poor peons who were wearing jeans, khakis and tight shorts.

I walked among those prisoners of fashion, enslaved by their own images of masculinity. I used to be one of you, but no more. I have joined the other side. Now, I'm playing for the men in plaid.

Best regards,

Jake

[tulloch]

That is great. It is sincere and just plain describes the experience so many of us have on a regular basis. Great. Thanks.

[Coastie]

I am a convert as well. Got my first kilt last week and I have already ordered another. Once I have a half-dozen I could see it becoming my daily wear for most things.

[Nighthawk]

I am a convert as well. Got my first kilt last week and I have already ordered another. Once I have a half-dozen I could see it becoming my daily wear for most things.

Once I outgrew my childhood kilt, I wasn't able to afford a new one until I got married almost 4 years ago. That was when I discovered the wonderful world of the affordable modern kilt. Now I actually do have enough kilts in my closet for daily wear- in both winter and summer weights! Yes, this article does indeed describe my own experiences perfectly.

[kilt4beer]

I rejoice in one more convert joining our brethren.... now, we need to get him to say "tartan" rather than plaid

[Cowher]

I love how he still kept going back to his previous though of the kilt being feminine. I thought the same thing and was dreading strapping on a kilt for my firts pipe band performance. Once I did I too felt free, more confident, and dang comfortable.

[Really a McQueen]

I am a convert as well. Got my first kilt last week and I have already ordered another. Once I have a half-dozen I could see it becoming my daily wear for most things.

You do realize that there is a registered U.S. Coast Guard tartan, don't you?

[Whidbey78]

It's funny how many guys think of it as feminine and just won't try one on. I'm glad he had the guts to do it and more importantly didn't make a big joke out of it like other people in the press and public eye often do.

One more saved from the "Dark Side," but so many more to go.

[CDNSushi]

It's funny how many guys think of it as feminine and just won't try one on.

And yet.... You'll get all sorts of men readily volunteering to wear stilettoes for a good cause... http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/

Either way, as long as you're comfortable with your own masculinity, feminine things shouldn't ruffle your feathers.

Back on topic though, thanks for the article -- it was an interesting read.

[Father Bill]

I don't get it - it's NOT a feminine thing - it's the most masculine thing you can wear!