Quote Originally Posted by Moski View Post
At one point and for quite some time over its history it was simply what a Highlander covered his bum with so as not to scare the English.
I think you will find, Moski, that the English (like most Europeans, Asians, Africans and a few Americans) also have bums.

As far as I am aware, in the whole of recorded history, there has never been an instance of an Englishman (or woman) (or anyone else for that matter), being remotely scared by a bum. Unless, of course, you have evidence to the contrary.

While we are talking about irrational fear and terror, what is it with Pennsylvanians and shoelaces?

Regards

Chas