I'm not TOO worried about this causing a big stir... It's only on MTV.com/news, NOT on the TV.
She googled the term "Kilts" and we were one of the top 3 names on the list (that in ITSELF is pretty darn cool). She didn't know about the Madonna thing until I told her... she thought that was pretty cool. Have a feeling that'll make it into the story.
She had called Steven at UK, but he didn't return her call, so she interviewed "UK Booth Workers" at a festival. I told her about Steve at FK and Robert at Rkilts. She might call them as well.
She's looking to cover kilts from the "widely accepted" and "rebirth" kind of angle... not so much the clan affiliation angle.
She's looking to cover kilts from the "widely accepted" and "rebirth" kind of angle... not so much the clan affiliation angle.
You mean something like "men's kilts are being widely accepted across the country and experiencing a rebirth as the most comfortable form of casual clothing for men"?
That sounds like a good thing....I think we can use that sort of publicity.
Even if it was on the television I think it would be difficult to cause a sudden mass conversion of the population to kilts. The cultural change is too dramatic.
However, any such news articles can only serve to speed the acceptance of kilts. Most of the laughter when I'm at the mall I think comes from teenagers.
"men's kilts are being widely accepted across the country and experiencing a rebirth as the most comfortable form of casual clothing for men and teens"?
"men's kilts are being widely accepted across the country and experiencing a rebirth as the most comfortable form of casual clothing for men and teens"?
definitly, their target demographic - teenagers who are always at the forefront of what is "cool"..and have mom and dad's credit cards at their disposal or a job and no rent or car to pay for!!!
She's looking to cover kilts from the "widely accepted" and "rebirth" kind of angle... not so much the clan affiliation angle.
That's too bad, in my opinion. My students generally accept the kilt because I discuss my Scottish heritage and the concept of the "clan tartan". I once had a student make a snide remark in the hall when I was wearing my kilt at work -- I stopped and explained the "heritage aspect" of the kilt and he apologized for "insulting my family" -- his words, not mine.
They wouldn't have to do a documentary, obviously...but perhaps if they mentioned stars like Kiefer Sutherland, Ewan MacGregor, etc. who wear a kilt as a symbol of their Scottish heritage.
I'm 19 and I try to spread the Kilted Gospel as much as I can, but I think MTV.com may do it some harm. Although I would love to have more kilted compatriots to gallivant around with, I'm not sure making kilts the next hot trend is in my best interest.
I dunno, I just see some really ugly kits surfacing in my generation's future...
Originally Posted by RockyR
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