Oh! Dear Delaware . . .

[Riverkilt]

Well Andy,

You know that of all the UK's out there the Mocker model is the most "skirt looking" and least "kilt looking." That may have had some effect.

I have three mockers, but usually wear them with a business shirt for a preppy look (that's a hoot on this olde bird!). Guessing I don't wear them as much because they have more of a skirty look to me.

Think I was in Deleware once about 1970...does part of the Interstate sorta nick the NW corner of the state near Philadelphia?

And, sometimes the appropriate response to those negative messages is a common two word response....

When they get big eyed and startled and stammer something like "Why did you say that?" You can just tell them they insulted you with their comment and you responded with an appropriate suggestion.

Works best with folks you're pretty sure won't wanna fight about it....

Ron

[andyfg]

Well Andy,

You know that of all the UK's out there the Mocker model is the most "skirt looking" and least "kilt looking." That may have had some effect.

Ron

Ron, you're right about the Mocker. Perhaps I would have had a different response in another UK. Thinking about it, I have never had that kind of negative reaction to tartan. Maybe "kilt" and "tartan" are more readily recognized.

Still, I really like the Mocker. I like the pockets.

Two word response? "Thank you." "Love you." Pick a fight? Me? Never!

[Perldog007]

Ron, you're right about the Mocker. Perhaps I would have had a different response in another UK. Thinking about it, I have never had that kind of negative reaction to tartan. Maybe "kilt" and "tartan" are more readily recognized.

Still, I really like the Mocker. I like the pockets.

Two word response? "Thank you." "Love you." Pick a fight? Me? Never!

The "Kilt and Tartan" are ALSO recognized. Modern Kilts are recognized here in Delaware, they call you a man in a skirt by and large. In plaid and tartan they ask you where your bagpipes are, RU Scottish? , etc..

Good News!!! the madness is spreading though. My neighbor has asked for his own PDK (home made perldog Kilt). The man drives for a state contractor as sort of a medical limousine. Being 68 years young, my neighbor immediately recognized the comfort quotient of a kilt. check DIY about 2 weeks hence....

The driver also reports seeing modern kilts worn up in Wilmington.... there is hope Andy, give me a few more years

[pipebear333]

Just got back from a few days camping on the Delaware coast. We have a couple of foster kids and they had not seen the ocean. Great time.

But . . . I have never had such hostility to the kilt! I would say that over the years of kilt wearing, by far the majority of comments have been favorable. Either admiration or interest. Not this trip. As it was camping, I just took a black UK mocker. Great for what was needed. But, not a single positive comment. Eyes rolled by older women, little kids making fun. Fishermen joking about men in skirts.

So, someone on Xmarks give me something to restore my faith in the good folks of Deleware!

Don't worry about it. Flat land makes for boring people.

[GallowHill]

Having lived about half of my life in Delaware, I wanted to chime in here so everyone doesn't get the wrong impression. Though I have returned to live in Pennsylvania, I still work and shop in DE and have never had a problem with my kilts there. But I have only been kilted in northern DE.
Delaware is very unique, surprising for such a little state. The northern part is very liberal and mirrors much of the NE US views, socially. The southern part, below the canal, or as it is sometimes referred to as "slower Delaware", has a very southern attitude.
This holds true until you get to the beaches. If you check out the license plates at the beach, you will see that probably 50% are from out of state, so I wouldn't hold DE responsible for the attitudes you received at the beach.
Bethany Beach is very money oriented, and many out of staters own places there.
Dewey Beach is the party beach. Very youth oriented, best bars to hit when your down there.
Rehoboth Beach is the place to be for 'alternative lifestyle' people. Very open minded. I just got back from spending a week there, and had no problems whatsoever.

I'm not sure where you camped while there, but if you were mingling with the locals, I would expect you to receive a very southern attitude towards the kilt.

Scott

[Perldog007]

I live in Central Delaware, work in Denton Md, and spend quite a bit of time at the beaches. No getting around it, there is a unique culture here. I have made Kid Cossack's mantra my own "Their problem, not mine".

As in all things in life, when I feel positive more positive experiences come my way. The converse is also true.