That wasn't very nice ...

[highlander_Daz]

I must admit it seesm a very American way of advertising to "bash" the opposition, this technique doesnt work in the UK, perhaps which is why most people her find politics so tiresome as all thet do is bash here other (punch and Judy politics) if your product cant stand on its own then it seems a childish way of promoting it by running down the opposition.

[davedove]

Personally, if someone had made that comment to me I would have responded that I already have plenty of traditional tartan kilts, handmade in Scotland.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Or point out to him that you didn't see any hand sewn, tartan kilts in the booth, so he didn't have any "real" kilts either.

Like it's been said, I wouldn't blame Utilikilts, but I would let them know.

[auld argonian]

I have to assume that this "bashing" type of advertising is conceived as something that will be "tongue in cheek"....but it's easy to see how it can be misconstrued and backfire on the advertiser.

I've never appreciated campaigns based on snob appeal (so i will never own a Jaguar...pity...I was looking forward to paying $40K plus for a FORD).

We have a dude in my neighborhood who operates one of the last custom made hat shops in Chicago. I stopped by to ask about having a cowboy hat made and the sales pitch that this guy gave me was so snobby, abusive and aggressive that I had to leave the store just to find enough clean air to breathe.

I'm glad that business is so good that these folks can afford to alienate potential customers. The economy must be doing better than it appears!

Best

AA

[longshadows]

I'd say the UK "rep" was more along the lines of ignorant bastard than arrogant. On the other hand, "one bad apple..."

(Ever wonder why no one from UK, must less Steve "the man" himself, even care to make a presence on this forum?)

:rolleyes:

[arrogcow]

I'd say the UK "rep" was more along the lines of ignorant bastard than arrogant. On the other hand, "one bad apple..."

(Ever wonder why no one from UK, must less Steve "the man" himself, even care to make a presence on this forum?)

:rolleyes:

cjbass is the UK operations manager, and does post (rarely) on occasion. I have also sent notice of this thread to the guy who is in charge of the event crews.

Adam

[arrogcow]

Steve should know about this guy. I've sold many UK's at events and none of the guys I've ever worked with have ever knocked anyone elses kilts at an event. In fact most of the guys I have worked with have kilts from other companies both traditional and contemporary (I myself have a PK and several tartans and if I ever get a leather it will probably be an RKilt or possibly a Union Kilt).

The leather thing, on the other hand, is just to be funny.

Adam

[Riverkilt]

Its sure not UK as a company. Folks who work the booths do it to earn credit toward Utilikilts. So UK doesn't have a lot of control over what they say.

Seen a guy working the UK booth wearing a SportKilt...cause that is what he had until he'd earned a UK.

I know I've worked booths for other types of products at other types of gigs and it can get frustrating trying to attract people. Sometimes folks are just stupid.

Don't think its fair to hang it on UK. Do think its fair to let UK know about the incident.

Ron