"Hey I know that tartan!"

[Geoduck]

Seeing as we don't see as many kilts on the tube as we would like to, I have started to pay more attention to tartans that are used in other clothing and have been surprised to see quite a few that I have recognized.

One example:
I was watching "Ghostbusters" or "Ghostbusters II" (I was asleep for a good chunk of it) and I woke up seeing Genine (the secretary) in what I swore was a coat made out of a Menzies Mourning (B + W) tartan. My wife thought I was way too excited.

I'm curious to find out if I'm the only one who does this on a regular basis. I've been known to re-watch an episode of something that I was almost positive was a Menzies tartan, only to be disappointed when I inspect it further.

We all have our own little nerosis', this just happens to be one that I've recently discovered.

Happy viewing,

[chasem]

I try to do the same, but I don't know my tartans so well yet

[Alan H]

I've started noticing tartans around me in other ways....shirts, tablecloths, stuff like that. Nine months ago I could've cared less!

[davedove]

I think all of us start noticing tartans wherever we may be. I know I have found myself looking at a tablecloth and noticing the tartan there.

[cajunscot]

George,

Yep, I find myself doing that all of the time, and not just with movies & the tele...To Page's chagrin sometimes, I will also do it when we're out in public -- "hey, look that guy's wearing a shirt in Buchanan!"

But, you're talking about the fellow who picks historical movies apart because of uniforms, kit and weapons mistakes, not to mention inaccurate plots & stories! I was given strict orders NOT to say anything in "Pearl Harbor" -- and boy, I had a LOT to say about it! ;)

Cheers,

Todd