Comic Underwear!

**flairball** · 8th March 06, 08:51 AM

Seems to me that should the wind cause the kilt to lift, there would me more negative talk amongst the crowd as to what was seen, should the wearer not be wearing an undergarment, than the amount of talk there would be should the crowd view a pair of comical boxers. I also highly doubt that the crowd would view the comical boxers, should they be seen, as an indication that the kilt isn't taken seriously by the wearer.

**646guy** · 8th March 06, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

And that should be a good enough reason for everyone, with no apology required.

I keep thinking back to the picture that one of my friends showed me from her trip to the UK and the tour bus she was on was stopped at a light next to a group of kilted pipers. As she's taking a picture of them, a big gust of wind blew up to expose a pair of bright yellow Joe Boxers with the smiley face under one of the guys kilts...I'll see if I can get the picture from her to post...

**Kilted KT** · 8th March 06, 09:37 AM

It's a kilt. Wear it how you like. If you want undergarments as not to offend "innocent" bystander, so be it. It's your kilt. If you want to go regimental and taunt the winds, that is you choice as well.

Most people I know agree that if you've got the balls to wear a kilt, you can wear it the way you want.

**GlassMan** · 8th March 06, 10:08 AM

More than likely, if the wind lifts up your kilt during the St. Patty's day parade, then those who notice will probably remember only that your kilt went up in the air and not the exact pair of underwear you wore. They'll probably be too far away to notice the exact coloration or decoration of the underpants, but they'll be glad that you wore them. And if someone is close enough to get a good look at the exact pair of underwear worn, tell them to back off and get their head out from under your kilt.

**macwilkin** · 8th March 06, 10:11 AM

I believe James does have a valid point, gents. As a traditionalist, I can certainly understand the reasons behind his statement. But let me just say that I hold myself to certain standards when wearing the kilt, but not necessarily others. Traditionalist POV's tend to take a beating around here at times, but nevertheless, they are just as valid.

For those who wear the kilt out of respect for their heritage, or as a symbol of a particular clan, etc., I can see wear the wearing of "silly" underwear might be construed by some as "disrespectful". Even when I wear my kilt "casually", I am still very aware of the heritage and history behind it.

Again, these are just my own personal thoughts. I'm not saying that anyone else should follow or even agree with them.

Regards,

Todd

**pdcorlis** · 8th March 06, 10:15 AM

Whats under MY kilt? I'll never tell...

**GMan** · 8th March 06, 10:21 AM

I feel that each Kilt wearer should decide for himself. Personally I find underwear rather odd with the Kilt. However I know that each person has valid reasons that they wear underwear. I have no problem with that.

Embrace Kilt wearing with pride, as it becomes each and everyone of us, and should be done with respect.

**possingk** · 8th March 06, 10:43 AM

For those who wear the kilt out of respect for their heritage, or as a symbol of a particular clan, etc., I can see wear the wearing of "silly" underwear might be construed by some as "disrespectful". Even when I wear my kilt "casually", I am still very aware of the heritage and history behind it.

It is certainly not my intention to disrespect anyone, I hope that my previous post wasn't taken as a shot at James or anyone else that posted, it was meant to just be an explaination.

I think it is great that most of you have the ability to wear a kilt regimental, however when you only have half the goodies that most men have that is a very uncomfortable proposition, I have to have some support. I would also love to have an 8 yard traditional hand made kilt, but once again since I don't I have to wear what I can afford.

I was thinking of using the shamrock boxers as a way to cover all bases, as what I normally wear is as close to regimental as I can go, there is little 'coverage', but lots of support.

All the traditionalist views have given me something to think about, and I will over the next few days. I appreciate the insite that comes with this site from both traditionalists and non-traditionalist. The information that is posted here on a daily basis is more than anyone could ask for, which is why the original question was asked here.

I wear my kilts with pride everytime I put it on I think of the heritage that is related to that particular tartan, I only wear universal tartans for this reason, until I design my own tartan that is.

I hope that I have not upset, disrespected or otherwise caused people to be stress.

On that note, I will stop posting to this particular thread and simply read the information that is posted on it. I hope that no one except my wife ever knows what is under my kilt on March 18th.

Thank you all for your input and things for me to think on over the next few days.

**macwilkin** · 8th March 06, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by possingk

It is certainly not my intention to disrespect anyone, I hope that my previous post wasn't taken as a shot at James or anyone else that posted, it was meant to just be an explaination.

I think it is great that most of you have the ability to wear a kilt regimental, however when you only have half the goodies that most men have that is a very uncomfortable proposition, I have to have some support. I would also love to have an 8 yard traditional hand made kilt, but once again since I don't I have to wear what I can afford.

I was thinking of using the shamrock boxers as a way to cover all bases, as what I normally wear is as close to regimental as I can go, there is little 'coverage', but lots of support.

All the traditionalist views have given me something to think about, and I will over the next few days. I appreciate the insite that comes with this site from both traditionalists and non-traditionalist. The information that is posted here on a daily basis is more than anyone could ask for, which is why the original question was asked here.

I wear my kilts with pride everytime I put it on I think of the heritage that is related to that particular tartan, I only wear universal tartans for this reason, until I design my own tartan that is.

I hope that I have not upset, disrespected or otherwise caused people to be stress.

On that note, I will stop posting to this particular thread and simply read the information that is posted on it. I hope that no one except my wife ever knows what is under my kilt on March 18th.

Thank you all for your input and things for me to think on over the next few days.

Not at all -- I was not offended or upset by your posts, just offering my own thoughts & standards that I hold myself up to, and no one else, as well as trying to explain why someone might feel that way.

I do stand by my observation that the traditionalist POV tends to take it on the chin sometimes around here, but that is a general observation, and not directed towards you.

Apologies for the confusion! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd