Comic Underwear!

[possingk]

For those who wear the kilt out of respect for their heritage, or as a symbol of a particular clan, etc., I can see wear the wearing of "silly" underwear might be construed by some as "disrespectful". Even when I wear my kilt "casually", I am still very aware of the heritage and history behind it.

It is certainly not my intention to disrespect anyone, I hope that my previous post wasn't taken as a shot at James or anyone else that posted, it was meant to just be an explaination.

I think it is great that most of you have the ability to wear a kilt regimental, however when you only have half the goodies that most men have that is a very uncomfortable proposition, I have to have some support. I would also love to have an 8 yard traditional hand made kilt, but once again since I don't I have to wear what I can afford.

I was thinking of using the shamrock boxers as a way to cover all bases, as what I normally wear is as close to regimental as I can go, there is little 'coverage', but lots of support.

All the traditionalist views have given me something to think about, and I will over the next few days. I appreciate the insite that comes with this site from both traditionalists and non-traditionalist. The information that is posted here on a daily basis is more than anyone could ask for, which is why the original question was asked here.

I wear my kilts with pride everytime I put it on I think of the heritage that is related to that particular tartan, I only wear universal tartans for this reason, until I design my own tartan that is.

I hope that I have not upset, disrespected or otherwise caused people to be stress.

On that note, I will stop posting to this particular thread and simply read the information that is posted on it. I hope that no one except my wife ever knows what is under my kilt on March 18th.

Thank you all for your input and things for me to think on over the next few days.

[macwilkin]

It is certainly not my intention to disrespect anyone, I hope that my previous post wasn't taken as a shot at James or anyone else that posted, it was meant to just be an explaination.

I think it is great that most of you have the ability to wear a kilt regimental, however when you only have half the goodies that most men have that is a very uncomfortable proposition, I have to have some support. I would also love to have an 8 yard traditional hand made kilt, but once again since I don't I have to wear what I can afford.

I was thinking of using the shamrock boxers as a way to cover all bases, as what I normally wear is as close to regimental as I can go, there is little 'coverage', but lots of support.

All the traditionalist views have given me something to think about, and I will over the next few days. I appreciate the insite that comes with this site from both traditionalists and non-traditionalist. The information that is posted here on a daily basis is more than anyone could ask for, which is why the original question was asked here.

I wear my kilts with pride everytime I put it on I think of the heritage that is related to that particular tartan, I only wear universal tartans for this reason, until I design my own tartan that is.

I hope that I have not upset, disrespected or otherwise caused people to be stress.

On that note, I will stop posting to this particular thread and simply read the information that is posted on it. I hope that no one except my wife ever knows what is under my kilt on March 18th.

Thank you all for your input and things for me to think on over the next few days.

Not at all -- I was not offended or upset by your posts, just offering my own thoughts & standards that I hold myself up to, and no one else, as well as trying to explain why someone might feel that way.

I do stand by my observation that the traditionalist POV tends to take it on the chin sometimes around here, but that is a general observation, and not directed towards you.

Apologies for the confusion! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

[Moosehead]

I would be interested in knowing when, where and why the initial edict against the wearing of underwear came about?

[CameronTaylor]

I would be interested in knowing when, where and why the initial edict against the wearing of underwear came about?

Not claiming to be anything resembling an expert but traditionally NOBODY wore underwear, kilted or otherwise.

Ham gets extra credit for best line thus far.

I once wore a pair of Sex Pistols boxers to a show since the lead singer tends to make jokes about his drummer and I being kilted brethren and something about my blindingly white legs. Short version: he doesn't do that anymore and his bass player doesn't trust that I won't do that again ...


CT - other than that underwear under a kilt just doesn't feel right to me.

[Moosehead]

Not claiming to be anything resembling an expert but traditionally NOBODY wore underwear, kilted or otherwise.

No doubt true. However, it seems to me that said Regulation came down through the Regiments, for whatever reason. Even those Regulations have been fluid. I know that today's Regs, in both Canada and the UK, state quite clearly that when women are present, underwear should be worn. And, obviously, not wearing underwear had nothing to do with freedom for "the boys" or higher sperm counts.

[Kilted Stuart]

I adapt to the situation I am faced with. If I am trodding around a highland games I never have anyone touch my kilt. Go to a kilted event and someone may inquire whats under, but most won't lift it.
If I go to a pub there is a chance there might be one lady or goof wants to see. Hasn't been a problem yet but I don't take the chance. I had one guy grab the bottom of my kilt recently, I told him quietly and calmly in a joking/ not-joking way that it wouldn't be a good idea. He got the point.
A goofy pair of briefs might be the ticket. Maybe something that belittles the person for lifting the kilt in the first place. We need briefs that put the joke back on them. Make them feel more embarassed that they did it than you feel to actually have someone do it to you. Someone come up with the slogan and we can go to print. X- marks kiltlifter briefs. Put the shame on the shamer.

Kilted Stuart

[Moosehead]

Someone come up with the slogan and we can go to print. X- marks kiltlifter briefs. Put the shame on the shamer.

Simple: EFF OFF! One word on each cheek.

[mexpiper]

I adapt to the situation I am faced with. If I am trodding around a highland games I never have anyone touch my kilt. Go to a kilted event and someone may inquire whats under, but most won't lift it.
If I go to a pub there is a chance there might be one lady or goof wants to see. Hasn't been a problem yet but I don't take the chance. I had one guy grab the bottom of my kilt recently, I told him quietly and calmly in a joking/ not-joking way that it wouldn't be a good idea. He got the point.
A goofy pair of briefs might be the ticket. Maybe something that belittles the person for lifting the kilt in the first place. We need briefs that put the joke back on them. Make them feel more embarassed that they did it than you feel to actually have someone do it to you.
Kilted Stuart

I feel the same way. The first time I wore a kilt to a pub, around St. Patricks Day. I decided to wear silk boxers with silly characters on them. I went outside for breath of fresh air a drunk lady decided to lift my kilt, she was ticked off that i had them on. She asked why, i said because someone would do it! At Highland Games.. never had any one attempt to lift it!!!!

[auld argonian]

I think that we live in an age where some folks think that "Animal House" and "Ferris Buehler's Day Off" are supposed to be real life....that you're supposed to play along with their immature behavior and if you don't you're just a bad sport. Too bad for them.

Best

AA

[mudd]

I would be interested in knowing when, where and why the initial edict against the wearing of underwear came about?

This is something I am very interested in knowing too. Does anybody out there know the facts?

I tell my wife and others that tradition says nothing is to be worn under the kilt. But when they ask me why, I don’t know what to say. I can’t keep saying, “Just because!”.