Testing a Theory

[Southern Breeze]

Would a gathering of deviants be considerd a convergance?

The paper sounds interesting, let us know how it turns out.

[Graham]

what a bunch of deviants we are then! While not kilts, MUGS are mainstream in some cultures such as India, and Phillipines etc.

[pdcorlis]

I'm a deviant? - SWEET!

[Andrew Green]

Yeah, I'm fine with being labeled a "deviant"... it does mean that I am relatively different after all, doesn't it? And why would I want to be like "everybody else", when I have much more fun as it is?

M.U.Gs= Male Unbifurcated Garments?
That's how I interpreted it. My statement was in reference to the kilt only though. However, if I run across anyone wearing a sarong, or whatever other kind of M.U.G that they might have from their respected cultures, I'd support them in that decision... I don't like the idea of total cultural assimilation...that's how people forget where they came from, originally or otherwise.

Of course I am going to run around the Kelso Highland Games kilted, and perhaps I can even get my belted plaid looking good for wear....despite the fact that kilt wearing is definitely more accepted at a gathering like that, belted plaids are still an uncommon sight. My professor thought that such a concept would give good information to contrast with localized reactions. I just call it a good time, but if it is applicable for what I am doing than so be it! Some might call this cheating, as it is more fun that hard academic research... but the concept DOES indeed apply, as my professor stated in an email. So...I win.

[GMan]

Yes I am from deviant central!

[Freedomlover]

Yes I am from deviant central!

No, no. Deviant Central is Asheville, NC.

[davedove]

I'm afraid I must protest. I am not a deviant! I am an eccentric.

[kilted in kleaveland]

Well I've never thought of myself as a deviant before, but I think I can cope with that. Congrats on finding a way to be kilted at work. I too would be interested in your paper. Best of luck!

[JmLysaght]

All I have to say is: real men wear kilts!

I don't know what's wrong with that girl because if I saw a guy in a kilt the last thing I would be doing is snickering! I'd be trying to figure out how to get your phone number! I love a guy in a kilt!
And I'd love to read your paper too. I am going into anthropology and am always interested in public reactions to unexpected sights!
And, hey Kleaveland, that's my home town! Where the first of my family put down roots right off the boat in early 1900's and am actually moving back up that way soon! (Nice tartan too btw)
Jm Lysaght

[Andrew Green]

Ha ha ha.
One of the girls that works in the New Student Coordinator office mistakenly called it a skirt. One of my classmates (though not this term), corrected her, laughed, and then came in to tell me about it (he works there, I work in the library)... then I promptly had a laugh...not because the girl was mistaken (I do expect people to be rather uneducated about a number of different things), but because my acquaintance corrected her on my behalf (he's also going to be at Kelso with his family, whom I hope to meet as well, as they are apparently very into where they came from). More to come later.