Great response

[BLAZN]

I decided to run to the Navy Exchange a little while ago, clad in kilt. I was sporting my camo psuedo-traditional kilt.
For the most part, I got most nothing but inquisitive looks. Maybe a couple "that looks sharp" statements, but nothing Earth shattering.

There was, however, one particular statement. Some guy who was quite obviously the husband of a military person, saw me in my kilt. The quote went something like "No f***ing way! DUDE! You've GOT to have balls the size of grapefruits to wear that! I love it! F***ing awesome kilt, man!"

I apologize if this offends anyone... I just figured I'd share what was quite an astounding response!

[mbhandy]

Sounds about right on a Base. Was this statement said in side the Exchange or out? Still, sounds like he liked the look or he might have made a derogitory comment.

MrBill

[bangkok kilt]

. . . or he might have made a derogitory comment.

MrBill

yeah, then he might have used some explicatives. . .er, wait

[longshadows]

"You've GOT to have balls the size of grapefruits to wear that!

Taking that quote on face value, I think the guy's statement may underlie a lot of the "no comments," "averted glances" and "blank stares" we get from other guys when we are kilted in public. As many of us can remember, that "first time," took a bit of courage--especially if we didn't have a Scots-themed activity to "hide behind."

So, why does one need "balls the size of grapefruits" to wear a kilt? (Actually, the truth is more like the size of kumquats ) Why are a lot of men unable to deal with the concept of a man in a male skirt? Do we really have to inflate our gonads to such immense proportions in order to compensate for the (perceived) decrease in our masculinity due to wearing a kilted garment?

Gosh, this topic gets complex and we gloss over it, but it's really does say a lot about the state of manhood. I'm sure a whole book could be written on this topic and its associated areas: self-confidence, sexuality, personal responsibility... the list goes on.

(Well, as usual, just some of my musings. Take them for what they're worth… food for thought!)

Regards,

MP

[flairball]

I think if ones balls were the size of grapefruits the apron would fail to hang correctly.

[davedove]

I think if ones balls were the size of grapefruits the apron would fail to hang correctly.

Not to mention it must be hard to walk.

[ByDand]

Nice to hear a positive response from another male. . .however it does say something about the guy when he had to use all the expletives! Wouldn't "Hey man, nice kilt, wish I had one" work? Seems that sometimes the more you say using expletives the less is heard about the real reason you spoke in the first place :rolleyes: Just my two cents.

[Livingston]

Nice to hear a positive response from another male. . .however it does say something about the guy when he had to use all the expletives! Wouldn't "Hey man, nice kilt, wish I had one" work? Seems that sometimes the more you say using expletives the less is heard about the real reason you spoke in the first place :rolleyes: Just my two cents.

Unfortunatly, that seems to be the only way many of the younger (ready up to 35 yo) people can express themselves today. Yes, I do include the younger women in that. Where I work most of the people are in that age range and 75-90% use that type of language to clarify exactly how they feel. :rolleyes:

[Kilted KT]

Taking that quote on face value, I think the guy's statement may underlie a lot of the "no comments," "averted glances" and "blank stares" we get from other guys when we are kilted in public. As many of us can remember, that "first time," took a bit of courage--especially if we didn't have a Scots-themed activity to "hide behind."

So, why does one need "balls the size of grapefruits" to wear a kilt? (Actually, the truth is more like the size of kumquats ) Why are a lot of men unable to deal with the concept of a man in a male skirt? Do we really have to inflate our gonads to such immense proportions in order to compensate for the (perceived) decrease in our masculinity due to wearing a kilted garment?

Gosh, this topic gets complex and we gloss over it, but it's really does say a lot about the state of manhood. I'm sure a whole book could be written on this topic and its associated areas: self-confidence, sexuality, personal responsibility... the list goes on.

(Well, as usual, just some of my musings. Take them for what they're worth… food for thought!)

Regards,

MP

( wait a sec, I'm putting ketchup on this food for thought)...

It is a very complex issue you are addressing. In the society we live in now, only the excentric and crazy rich dress differently. Most people like ourselves, who would rather be comfortable than conform to what someone else tells us to wear, are addressed as outcasts, deviants, or just plain crazy. At the same time, a great many people wish they could do what we are: being ourselves without bowing to the influence of the masses. While some wear kilts for fashoin, most here ( from what I have read ) wear it because they are scots or simply enjoy all the benifits that come with wearing a kilt.

Either way, I'll say that in a society where everything must be politically correct, and everyone is supposed to strive to be "normal" I applaud everyone here for having "balls the size of grapefruits" to wear the kilt proudly and state that we still aren't going to let someone else tell us who we are.

[efer]

Not to mention it must be hard to walk.

I think of a bulldog walking

When I was younger, we would have said "you have brass conhonees (sp?) for wearing a kilt in public".

Now it's grapefruits