Kicked Out of a Bar for Wearing a Kilt

[Oddern]

You should come to Norway. Kilts are very unusual here but the bars would probably let you in just because you go regimental. We Norwegians are very liberal that way.
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[Alan H]

I'd be inclined to ask him what HE was wearing under his pants....

And more to the point....

I wouldn't spend any time or money there.

[CameronTaylor]

I worry about any man that inquires about my underwear (or lack of).
Refer to "The Question" and appropriate repsonses such as "why, are you looking for a date?"


CT - even cheerleaders have rules

[CDNSushi]

Well, technically speaking, you weren't kicked out of a bar -- you were denied entry... Same thing though, I guess.

Nonetheless, that's really terrible and I hope many XMTS members (myself included) see to it that the establishment's management get a snootful of emails and phone calls about this incident.

It's none of anyone's business what kind of underwear anyone's wearing (or the lack thereof) and indeed if this were a woman getting asked if she had any panties on under her skirt, there would be hell to pay.

[CDNSushi]

Sent the following e-mail to Kildare's:

Dear Sir or Madam:

It is with sincere regret that I was recently informed by a clansman today about an incident that took place on February 13, 2009 outside one of your establishments. It seems that a security guard (bouncer) employed by Kildare's denied entry to an individual after he had inquired whether he was wearing underwear with the kilt he had on. When it was, in fact indicated that he did not, the bouncer did not let the gentleman enter.

I sincerely question the training and professionalism of Kildare's staff, not only to ask such a personal question but to then turn away a patron because he was wearing a kilt in the traditional manner? Perhaps Kildare should add a disclaimer to its website stating that the man dancing in his kilt IS, in fact, wearing underwear.

If this had happened with a female guest, I can only imagine what the consequences may have been. In your professional opinion, is it appropriate for a bouncer to ask a lady whether she is wearing any panties under her skirt? If not, then why should the same courtesy not be extended to male guests wearing kilts?

I hope that you will take the time to consider this e-mail as well as any others that may arise from the fact that our clansman has brought this to our attention on an online forum. We are a large group of kilt-wearing people who take pride in our heritage and attire. It's truly unfortunate that an establishment that claims Celtic pride does not recognize the very thing that distinguishes those who are proud to wear the kilt.

I have made a copy of this e-mail and posted it on our clan's website so that others may also stay informed regarding this situation.

Regretfully,

Jim Dunlop

[cessna152towser]

This reads like the doorman is a nosy pervert who wants to know whether other guys wear underwear. Worse he is also a control freak by denying entry. At best he needs some training at worst he should be sacked, I am sure there are plenty of decent people would be glad of the job in these times of recession.

[Malcolm MacWilliam]

Well, I'm here in Pennsylvania and would also like to know which "kildare's" it was. In fact, at some time, I believe I have been in the King of Prussia estab. Maybe I missed the location on previous posts, but I would also like to email the manager as did Jim Dunlop (good letter!). Malcolm

[GMan]

I would contact the higher ups for sure.

[GreenDragon]

I'm a little offended by the dancing guy on the website.

[Howard Clark]

They wouldn't get any of my money, ever. And since you already stated it is not your kind of place, why worry about it at all. Spend your time and your money somewhere else that you actually want to be.