Public reactions to the kilt

[Nighthawk]

Yeah, that sounds pretty typical. I had a black guy in the mall the other day yell at me "Hey! Where are your bagpipes?" To which I responded "I don't play. Where's your cornbread and fried chicken?" He got a bit of a laugh out of it, and we went on our sepperate ways.

And in Tandy Leather, there is an employee who thinks I'm the best dressed customer they have. He always goes out of his way to make sure he's the one helping me. He asked me one day what I wear under my kilt. I of course gave a coy and indirect answer. Yesterday was International Make Someone Fell Uncomfortable Day, so I donned my Colorado state tartan kilt and Santa Clause boxers with jingle bells on the crotch. He did his usual helpful routine, and as I was leaving I said to him "You remember that question you asked me the other day?" He said yes, so I whipped up my kilt and jiggled so that the bells would jingle a bit. All the blood drained from his face and the other two employees busted up laughing. I wished him a happy Make Some Feel Uncomfortable day and walked out with a grin on my face.
Yeah, when you stand out in the crowd, you have to get used to it- or in my case, revel in it!

[Bill aka Mole]

I went out on Friday kilted and had a few compliments about my attire. The Midlands of South Carolina is not known for kilts except for National Tartan Day or during the highland games. I actually assume that I am going to be conspicuous while kilted until I start seeing others in kilts as well. Perhaps my going about kilted will make someone else give in to his kilt addiction! Best part has been looking people in the eye and waiting for them to check out the kilt and then give the smile!

[Bugbear]

... And in Tandy Leather, there is an employee who thinks I'm the best dressed customer they have. He always goes out of his way to make sure he's the one helping me. He asked me one day what I wear under my kilt. I of course gave a coy and indirect answer. Yesterday was International Make Someone Fell Uncomfortable Day, so I donned my Colorado state tartan kilt and Santa Clause boxers with jingle bells on the crotch. He did his usual helpful routine, and as I was leaving I said to him "You remember that question you asked me the other day?" He said yes, so I whipped up my kilt and jiggled so that the bells would jingle a bit. All the blood drained from his face and the other two employees busted up laughing. I wished him a happy Make Some Feel Uncomfortable day and walked out with a grin on my face.
Yeah, when you stand out in the crowd, you have to get used to it- or in my case, revel in it!

ah, ain't that just the cutest thing I ever heard.

[xman]

This is how it is when one is on display for whatever reason one may be 'standing out'. As a professional performer I have rarely been uncomfortable as the one being watched, but I must confess that I am a little more alert to minding my best manners while kilted. I will be remembered, but I don't wish to be remembered in a bad light.

It snowed last night. A somewhat rare and humourous event as the city all turns up late for work with 4cm of snow. Walking past a pair of derelict looking men one called out, "feeling a breeze"? so I lied, "nope". Not a total lie since I certainly wasn't feeling it where he likely meant.

[Nighthawk]

This is how it is when one is on display for whatever reason one may be 'standing out'. As a professional performer I have rarely been uncomfortable as the one being watched, but I must confess that I am a little more alert to minding my best manners while kilted. I will be remembered, but I don't wish to be remembered in a bad light.

It snowed last night. A somewhat rare and humourous event as the city all turns up late for work with 4cm of snow. Walking past a pair of derelict looking men one called out, "feeling a breeze"? so I lied, "nope". Not a total lie since I certainly wasn't feeling it where he likely meant.

I just answer that I love the Colorado breeze!

[Snowbear]

People always asks for a picture.

Once in London a couple came towards me when he said to his girlfriend: "look at that man in a skirt". She strictly replied "it's a kilt", and smacked him on the back of his head.
Best response so far.