Does your walk change when you "kilt up"?

**creagdhubh** · 20th July 12, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by sailortats

it would appear as though he is trying to get this thread closed down also.

Agreed.

**Richard** · 20th July 12, 07:43 AM

Lighten up guys it was a joke like in funny Ha Ha, having a laugh, well I thought it was funny

**LitTrog** · 20th July 12, 07:59 AM

I agree--it was kind of cute; my 6 year-old likes to tell the same joke over and over, also.

Humor isn't supposed to be so masturbatory. Other people should get a kick out of it, too.

**McElmurry** · 20th July 12, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Richard

Lighten up guys it was a joke like in funny Ha Ha, having a laugh, well I thought it was funny

Ribbing tends to get less funny with overuse. I am guilty of it at times.

It is not surprising some are amazed at the enthusiasm of others for the kilt. I think that is true of many pastimes. To some people a car is just a car. Others restore cars and discuss every detail to get the car looking like it just rolled off the assembly line with blemishes and all. Others like to modify their car with modern features. Go to any hot rod forum and I am certain you will be amazed at their enthusiasm for the smallest detail. The kilt community is the same. Lots of enthusiasm but many ways to express our interest in kilts.

Enthusiasm can look a bit silly at times to a spectator but such pastimes are not really meant to have spectators they are meant to be shared with other like minded enthusiasts.

**tundramanq** · 20th July 12, 09:14 AM

Ignoring Richard, I do walk straighter and shoulders back as I am aware of "being on display" more than the general public. Since I wear a kilt always ( except bed and shower - LOL ) me posture has improved a lot. The kilt waggle just happens like the skirt swish with the lasses. The gals have more hip action in their natural stride than guys - thank you - but apparently we also have enough action to get more action than the bifubrcated guys.

I'll plug Rockys USAK Casuals here, the Marten Mills PV and the design of these gets very good waggle for a light weight kilt. Almost like MM wool.

**mbhandy** · 20th July 12, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Richard

I suppose the next thread/question to ask after “Does your walk change when you "kilt up"?
Does your voice change when you kilt up.....OK I'll get me coat.....

How many smilies do you need

Well I do notice that I stand taller and My voice changes to my radio announcers Bass (Regimental)timbre.

MrBill

**Spinnaker** · 20th July 12, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by McElmurry

Ribbing tends to get less funny with overuse. I am guilty of it at times.

It is not surprising some are amazed at the enthusiasm of others for the kilt. I think that is true of many pastimes. To some people a car is just a car. Others restore cars and discuss every detail to get the car looking like it just rolled off the assembly line with blemishes and all. Others like to modify their car with modern features. Go to any hot rod forum and I am certain you will be amazed at their enthusiasm for the smallest detail. The kilt community is the same. Lots of enthusiasm but many ways to express our interest in kilts.

Enthusiasm can look a bit silly at times to a spectator but such pastimes are not really meant to have spectators they are meant to be shared with other like minded enthusiasts.

You hit the nail on the head.

**McClef** · 20th July 12, 10:53 AM

I can see the joke folks so won't be me fulfilling the dire prophecies!

**tundramanq** · 20th July 12, 11:46 AM

You do walk a bit prouder knowing your swim team can out swim the other guys team.

**Dale-of-Cedars** · 20th July 12, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dangerdean

Actually, when I was in a highland reserve infantry unit (back when I was young and fit) they did teach us to march in a particular way that gave the kilt that extra bit of swing. I carried that particular swagger into everyday life, and it took a couple years of movement and alignment training in theatre school to knock it out of myself.

Now that I have a kilt again, I'll have to see what kind of swagger develops when I'm wearing it more regularly.

I saw this, marching non-kilted cadets with kilted units and pipe bands. The regular marching time for us was 120/min, but the kilties were doing 110-112/min. IIRC. Something to do with the swing of the kilt I always suspected.
I usually dial my own pace down by playing The Black Bear in my head when walking kilted.