Are these kilts?

[An t-Ileach]

... A kilt is not even it's own catagory, just a subcatagory of what defines a skirt. Now, to disappoint us all even more, a kilt is defined as a pleated skirt whether for a man or woman (arrrrgggghhhhhh).

What is at issue here on the forum is not whether a Utilikilt is a kilt or not ... it is a kilt, it is a pleated skirt. What's at issue is whether or not it is a SCOTTISH Kilt. It is not.

No, Sir, it's an AMERICAN Kilt!!!!!!

Kilt On.

Chris Webb

I would think that if a Scottish kilt is a subcategory of anything, it's of a blanket.

[longshadows]

I would think that if a Scottish kilt is a subcategory of anything, it's of a blanket.

Excellent comment (and observation)!!

[longshadows]

SCOTTISH Kilt. It is not.

No, Sir, it's an AMERICAN Kilt!!!!!!

Actually Chris makes a good point here. I know a lot of folks don't want to call the UK's "kilts," and prefer the term kilt-like garments. But they are about as much of a kilt as alot of other "kilt-like graments" running around.

I doubt this forum would be as large or active (or as interesting) if it were not for Utilikilts. (A lot of you guys, myself included, got our start through the efforts of Utilikilts.)

I'm sure there are a lot of Scots traditionalists (not just in Scotland) who would consider the newer semi-traditional kilts made by even the most traditional kilt makers as not really a kilt. It's all a matter of preference.

I don't live in the UK and I don't spell "color" and "honor" with a "u", but I believe most of you would agree that I speak English and not an "English-like langauge." :rolleyes:

Like Chris said, the UK is a uniquely American version of the traditional Scots kilt. Enjoy the variety of the kilt.

[An t-Ileach]

...I don't live in the UK and I don't spell "color" and "honor" with a "u", but I believe most of you would agree that I speak English and not an "English-like langauge." :rolleyes:...

Who was it that said we were two nations divided by a common language? Shaw or Wilde - it sounds more like Oscar Wilde, but I have a sneaking feeling that it's GBS.

[bronzewhaler82]

I don't live in the UK and I don't spell "color" and "honor" with a "u", but I believe most of you would agree that I speak English and not an "English-like langauge." :rolleyes:

Actually you speak American-English

Same as a UK is an 'American Kilt'

Same as American Football is just rugby except with body armour and rules that say you can throw the ball forwards

[GlassMan]

Actually you speak American-English

Same as a UK is an 'American Kilt'

Same as American Football is just rugby except with body armour and rules that say you can throw the ball forwards

Rugby has rules????

[Caradoc]

Who was it that said we were two nations divided by a common language? Shaw or Wilde - it sounds more like Oscar Wilde, but I have a sneaking feeling that it's GBS.

Google says it was either George Bernard Shaw or Winston Churchill, depending on source.

One was probably quoting the other.

For me, it doesn't matter what you call a Utilikilt, whether it be MUG, manskirt, or kilt - I won't be wearing one. They're just not me.

[bronzewhaler82]

For me, it doesn't matter what you call a Utilikilt, whether it be MUG, manskirt, or kilt - I won't be wearing one. They're just not me.

I agree. They aren't for me either

[bronzewhaler82]

Rugby has rules????

Yes, quite a few actually!

[An t-Ileach]

Yes, quite a few actually!

Mostly they seem to boil down to New Zealand beating everybody else in the world (except occasionally Aus).