That wasn't very nice ...

**davedove** · 13th April 06, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

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** · 13th April 06, 06:10 AM

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** · 13th April 06, 06:18 AM

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** · 13th April 06, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by 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:

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

**Colin** · 13th April 06, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dave

The add just makes me want to try it more.

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

Originally Posted by CameronTaylor

At the Queen Mary Highland Games whilst walking around in my black Neokilt, one of the guys in the Utilikilt booth commented "when you're ready for a real kilt, come see us" at which point I hung up the denim UK I was looking at and walked away.

Well, if that isn't the pot calling the kettle balck.........(personal opinion...to each their own). Sounds like you just ran across a bad apple though. I am impressed by the mutual respect shown between the majority of the different kiltmakers on this forum. There may be some underlaying competition and bad feelings, but I don't get it from the guys (and gals) here.

**Iolaus** · 13th April 06, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

It's not about the higher alcohol content, it's about the stronger flavor. It's like an I.P.A. taken to the nth degree. If you like a bitter beer (heavy on the hops), like I do, it's definately one to try.

**cavscout** · 13th April 06, 09:57 AM

If I were more quick-witted I'd have said "Oh, do you have some 16 oz. wool tartan kilts that aren't on display?"

**Beertigger** · 13th April 06, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

Kiltlifter's 6% alcohol ... <taking a sip>

The AB ale's fairly hoppy, IIRC. Kiltlifter's malty, on the other end of the spectrum.

**arrogcow** · 13th April 06, 05:05 PM

I sent a note to the UK volounteer sales force leader (Nate Soloman) about this thread.

His Reply

Thats a real downer man...

We fully support every fellow kilt maker, utilitarian or not. Man deserves options.

I wish everyone could see that.

I dont really have time to sign up for a message board or chat room... Are you going to post anything?

Nate

Adam

**CameronTaylor** · 13th April 06, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the thoughtful responses Gents, next time I'm wearing my NK right up to him again and if he makes such a comment I'll ask him where his "real" kilts are and/or inform him that I have 7 tartans holding down hangers in my closet, maybe even that I used to have a UK ...
Attitude versus altitude.

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