You have to see this,

[jordanjm]

they were doing it in kind of a joke kind of way

I would have thought that TV stations would have kept them from making a joke of the kilt, so that they wouldn't offend people.

[thescot]

I would have thought that TV stations would have kept them from making a joke of the kilt, so that they wouldn't offend people.

Yeah, God knows we don't want to offend anyone. But I guess guys (males) who wear kilts are fair game for insults, jokes, offense, etc.

I am not personally offended at a joke or two--if that's the worst I ever have to deal with then life is very good! I just laugh along and wear my kilt.


To live well is the best revenge.

[auld argonian]

I'm never hppy with the "jokey" aspect of things like this but ya gotta face the fact that it IS gonna happen and the best thing you can do is to let them have a faint laugh and carry on...the joke will get old pretty fast.

Warning their broadcasters that they might offend someone? Might happen for some other groups but not for us, I'm afraid. If we threw up a kilted picket line around the station carrying signs that said "Unfair to Celts", they'd just video it and make a feature story out of it knowing that it would elicit a chuckel from the public at large...and that's what the media does best: turn it into a sound/video bite.

One encouraging thing that was laid in there was the comment by one guy that he was always looking for an excuse to try a kilt. That rings pretty true...there are a lot of guys out there who would love an excuse just to give it a shot to see if they like it. We can only hope that these dudes get the encouragement and summon up the motivation to give it a shot and maybe become at least part-time kilties.

Best

AA

[cavscout]

Here's the email I just sent to my office:

Gentlemen (and Ladies too),

Is crack not just a type of drug to you?
Have you had your fill of "Hungry-butt"?
Does the thought of a wedgie still make the hair on the back of your neck stand up?
Are you a Professional Baseball player who gets paid to adjust in public?
Do you have the legs to wear a kilt?

Then here's a chance to help not just yourself but others as well. Here is an opportunity to raise money for a charity called Direct Relief.

http://www.theglenlivet.com/society/...tday/video.php

Direct Relief International works to improve the health and lives of people living in developing countries and people victimized by disaster or war by giving support to locally run facilities, hospitals, and programs that provide health services with essential material resources – medicines, vitamins and nutritional supplements, supplies, and equipment. Most of these products are donated to the organization, and in turn Direct Relief International ensures that they are provided in the most secure, most efficient manner possible. Direct Relief International’s dedication to their cause is evident in the fact that less than 1% of financial support received goes to administrative and fundraising expenses.

If you are interested in participating in this event please drop me an email or stop by my cube and I can provide you some information on the event.

Thanks, and up with kilts! 8)
__________________________________________________ _____

We'll see what kind of response I get.