Asked to do radio interview

**herminator** · 25th August 10, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by ggibby in the interview

"She actually laid down on the sidewalk in front of me," Gibby said, "so I'd step over her."

Very cool, why do these things never happen to me?

And how about a pic of the seersucker kilt?

**thoth51** · 1st September 10, 10:56 PM

So the pre-recording went pretty well yesterday. It will go on air tonight. I'll post a report after I hear it.

**thoth51** · 2nd September 10, 04:15 AM

**Lallans** · 2nd September 10, 05:55 AM

Nice photo but which guy are you, who is the other guy, and is he the the SECOND Singaporean Xmarker? Enquiring minds want to know!

**McFarkus** · 2nd September 10, 06:12 AM

Good luck and let us know what happens.

**GreenDragon** · 2nd September 10, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by thoth51

I was at an ice cream parlour with family last Saturday in my new USAK Holyrood kilt when a local radio DJ spotted me. While he did not approach me then, he tracked me down via Facebook later and asked me to go on his radio programme.

I've been browsing the forum for posts about dealing with the media regarding the wearing of the kilt. Hopefully this will be a good opportunity to educate a few people about the subject.

Some predictable questions:
1. Bagpipes
2. Underwear
3. Significance of tartans

I also plan to bring a spare kilt for the DJ to try on. Wish me luck!

Sounds pretty cool. Good luck!

**thoth51** · 3rd September 10, 02:42 AM

This is the picture that started it all:

I was spotted at a popular ice cream place by a local DJ who later asked me on to his programme. It was a segment called 'The Martians Are Coming', featuring people with unusual interests. Some friends warned that it would be an on-air freakshow where I might be lampooned, but I decided I'd give it a go anyway.

This was what I wore to the interview recording. They also asked me to bring a few from my collection, so I brought my black AK, a locally made camouflage number and an SWK Black Watch, along with a spare belt and sporran.

The show is a Chinese language evening drive time programme, hosted by a male and female DJ team. The interview started with some banter between the two, then got into the meat of the subject: me, the kilted man.

Questions began on how I got into wearing the kilt. I explained that I discovered Utilikilts first, and was drawn into kilting in general, including tartan ones. Inevitably the question of undergarments came up, and I explained the origin of the myth, how Highland regiments were required to go underpantless on parade. For the general public however, no rule applied and people were free to wear or forego underwear as circumstances called for. I also told them that I never reveal my actual state to people.

There were also questions addressing the anxieties of men about wearing a skirt-like garment. I demonstrated sitting in a dignified and manly way, how the sporran helps to preserve modesty while seated, and how the kilt pin helps to keep the hem weighed down. From the 'ohhs' and 'ahhs', I think I managed to impart some understanding of kilt wearing and Scottish culture.

During the break, I got the male DJ into the SWK Black Watch with belt and sporran. That's him on the right:

He's taking some serious ribbing from his Facebook fans right now. I might have to go give him some support : )

Overall I think the interview went well. It was evenhanded and lighthearted. While there was a fair bit of giggling, the hosts came away with some understanding of kilt wearing. I'll never persuade the public to accept it right away, but it's a small, positive step.

**Mipi** · 3rd September 10, 02:47 AM

That's really cool! Congratulations!

**Mike_Oettle** · 3rd September 10, 03:59 AM

Well done, Thoth!
I trust the DJ will live down the ribbing. Perhaps we will hear next that he has acquired a kilt and sporran of his own!
Keep us posted about any follow-up.
Regards,
Mike