Why do people feel the need

[krazy.kiwi]

to make jokes about guys wearing kilts?

My 13 yr old son donned his Dad's kilt for a formal dinner at scouts tonight.

The scouts were fine - the worst comment was "really A, really???"

But one of the Mothers thought it was fun to refer to him as a young lady! X-(

By the way he looked absolutely stunning, but I am biased. 😉

[*crikey*mate*]

Well I did ask him if he would consider the traditional dress from my country (just like his Uncle Marty wore at my wedding) and he looked at me in horror.

"I'm too pale to get away with that one Mum and I would freeze!!."

 :^O :^O :^O

Marty is my half Maori younger brother and wore the grass skirt to give me away.

ROFL

not into body paint or fake tans, eh?

But thanks Kiwi, I've learned something pretty valuable today.

Now I'll have to think of something really nice to do for my MIL......

[cherry*135]

I don't think it should make anyone fair game. I think it is discriminatory and highly inappropriate.

When I worked in a male dominated field, someone once made highly inappropriate jokes (complete with an arm around the shoulder)  to me and about me. I successfully had him dealt with because of sexual harrassment.  Jokes are only jokes if they are taken as jokes, not just if it wasn't meant as one.

I detest sheep jokes, detest being teased because I wear glasses or am the only female at work. all of these and more I have been subjected to over the years. To me it is a form of bullying.

Does it mean any woman who wears a stunning outfit is asking to be subjected to crass comments from guys walking past? Or worse???

It doesn't mean it is right to make those sort of comments (one off's)  but it is real life, and best to harden up to them and not let the person making them see that they annoy you (excluding ongoing jibes at school and workplace which are bullying).

I used to go to work social functions were one of the males wore his kilt, he had an outgoing personality and any kilt jokes would bounce straight off him, he was proud of his Scottish heritage and nothing would get in the way of him wearing his kilt if he wanted to.

I ignore kiwi sheep jokes, people soon give up if they don't get a reaction.

[krazy.kiwi]

It doesn't mean it is right to make those sort of comments (one off's)  but it is real life, and best to harden up to them and not let the person making them see that they annoy you (excluding ongoing jibes at school and workplace which are bullying).

I used to go to work social functions were one of the males wore his kilt, he had an outgoing personality and any kilt jokes would bounce straight off him, he was proud of his Scottish heritage and nothing would get in the way of him wearing his kilt if he wanted to.

I ignore kiwi sheep jokes, people soon give up if they don't get a reaction.

I get what you are saying, the main problem with "one off" jokes is that by the time everyone you meet has made one, you have had enough thank you very much. :^O

He is not overly concerned at this stage, it's me who is severely annoyed (for want of a more colourful word) with this woman - but it is not the first time she has annoyed me with her better than everyone else tone.

I just thought it would be a good idea to let others know how it feels sometimes, then maybe some people may lighten up or swallow a comment until they can figure out how it will be taken. 🙂

[bright.ton42]

I didn't know people made kilt jokes except the obvious one which is done to death.

But like the other poster here I think kilts are so s exy on men, just a huge turn on.  It's so nice

to hear that the scouts are being taught respect and consideration for others, except for that 

stupid dimwit of a mum. .  

[lakeland27]

Sorry I had to reply - there were probably as many female scouts as there were male scouts.

Girls have been active youth members of scouts for about 30 years in Australalia.

And nobody made my son wear a kilt. The formal night was suggested by the scouts and each scout chose their clothes themselves.

i hope that didn't come across as critical, i am aware of females in scouting. i didn't think you 'made' the boy wear a kilt either.

[polksaladallie]

One of the very first "naughty" things said on Australian TV was during Bob Dyer's Pick a Box.  

The question was "What is a sporran? "  

The contestant ( a woman) answered, "A long hairy thing that hangs down in front of a Scotsman".  The whole place erupted in laughter which took a long time to subside.

[sandym3369]

I am from Scotland Nd I love to see a man in a Kilt I think they look great. I also love the sound of the bagpipe.  Good on your son for having the courage to wear one I bet he looked great you must be real proud of him. 

[cherry*135]

I get what you are saying, the main problem with "one off" jokes is that by the time everyone you meet has made one, you have had enough thank you very much. :^O

He is not overly concerned at this stage, it's me who is severely annoyed (for want of a more colourful word) with this woman - but it is not the first time she has annoyed me with her better than everyone else tone.

I just thought it would be a good idea to let others know how it feels sometimes, then maybe some people may lighten up or swallow a comment until they can figure out how it will be taken. 🙂

Yes, the one off's same comment by many different people does wear thin.

That Mum could have been narked because your son was wearing a kilt AND looked very good wearing it.  Instead of giving a compliment like others may have done she just had to be narky instead.

[krazy.kiwi]

I am from Scotland Nd I love to see a man in a Kilt I think they look great. I also love the sound of the bagpipe.  Good on your son for having the courage to wear one I bet he looked great you must be real proud of him. 

He looked a heck of a lot like his dad - who happens to be drop dead gorgeous in a kilt! 

[sandym3369]

Do you have a photo . Would love to see it .