Random Thought Thread

Slow and hesitant Teslas on the left lane are the worst - with break lights going on every time the driver lifts their foot off the accelerator. That being said, this is CA, where passing on the right is the normal, and cars don't appear to feature signals.
 
For years, my brother-in-law and I have been debating the merits of (or lack thereof ) concerning the modern UTILIKILT. My wife recently brought me home one of these “many pocketed man dresses” and I simply said , “NO !”

Fast forward….work is slow today so I’m driving around seeing the sights. While sitting in a coffee drive through, this happened….

Man wearing UTILIKILT:


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Man digging through trash:
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Man finding something in trash to stash in many UTILIKILT pockets:

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Maybe I’ve been hasty in my judgement ??? 🤣🤣🤣
 
EMCEE said:
For years, my brother-in-law and I have been debating the merits of (or lack thereof ) concerning the modern UTILIKILT. My wife recently brought me home one of these “many pocketed man dresses” and I simply said , “NO !”

Fast forward….work is slow today so I’m driving around seeing the sights. While sitting in a coffee drive through, this happened….

Man wearing UTILIKILT:


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Man digging through trash:
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Man finding something in trash to stash in many UTILIKILT pockets:

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Maybe I’ve been hasty in my judgement ??? 🤣🤣🤣
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Utilikilts are great. Men who haven't worn a kilt don't understand the freedom and comfort that a proper kilt provides.

That said, the makers of the Utilikilt and their copycats make them too long. The hem of a proper kilt needs to land just above the knee or even shorter. Otherwise, it's just a dress. The lad above is wearing a dress.

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Pàdruig said:
Utilikilts are great. Men who haven't worn a kilt don't understand the freedom and comfort that a proper kilt provides.

That said, the makers of the Utilikilt and their copycats make them too long. The hem of a proper kilt needs to land just above the knee or even shorter. Otherwise, it's just a dress. The lad above is wearing a dress.

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Nothing like a kilt, plus the pipes & drums to display a fierce warrior!
 
Pàdruig said:
Utilikilts are great. Men who haven't worn a kilt don't understand the freedom and comfort that a proper kilt provides.

That said, the makers of the Utilikilt and their copycats make them too long. The hem of a proper kilt needs to land just above the knee or even shorter. Otherwise, it's just a dress. The lad above is wearing a dress.

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I fully welcome and expected rebuttal, and yours is appreciated. That said, they’re just not for me. The twig and berries prefer a less than Northwest climate. 🤣 How do women (and kilt wearers) even do it !?!

On the other hand, the Scottish dirk in the boot….🔥 ( Not sure if that is a historically correct reference )
 
EMCEE said:
I fully welcome and expected rebuttal, and yours is appreciated. That said, they’re just not for me. The twig and berries prefer a less than Northwest climate. 🤣 How do women (and kilt wearers) even do it !?!

On the other hand, the Scottish dirk in the boot….🔥 ( Not sure if that is a historically correct reference )
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Bear in mind, that though the Scottish Highlanders were not the only culture to make use of the kilt, they are easily the most associated with it in modern pop culture. The Scottish Highlands, or even Britain at large, could definitely rival the PNW in terms of gloomy and wet.

The traditional feileadh-mòr (or plaid), the garment we most associate with Braveheart and other movies where it's equally poorly represented, is an incredibly versatile piece of kit. It served as your blanket, your cloak, your pockets etc. It was made of heavy wool and was often your only comfort amidst the rain and fog. The kilt as we know it today is a Victorian-era creation and is just a cut down version of the feileadh-mòr. You have the skirt without the plaid (blanket) essentially.

Frankly, it is a hard sell for most guys. If you try it one of these days, it starts to make sense though.

The "knife in the sock" business is an anachronism unfortunately. However, much like "clan tartans" are derived from an actual con scheme, it is still engrained in Scottish popular culture today. The Sgian Dubh (or black knife, hidden blade, etc.) is a small knife that was either a utility blade or something that was just tucked away in jacket, sleeve or pocket derived in one's feileadh-mòr. It is part of formal Scottish dress these days and is derived from the myth that when one was on a social call, one would take their Sgian Dubh from its hidden place, and stick in in one's hose (sock) to show that you mean no ill intent and there are no secrets.

Now an actual Scottish dirk? That is an actual weapon used to great effect before it became strictly ornamental.
 
clinton1 said:
Kind of like shelled pistachios? Just doesnt feel right.......
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Who remember when Pistachios were in the shell and dyed red, that stained your fingers and mouth to look like Ronald McDonald...

GmpaJim said:
That reminds me….contains sexual content, so..
Back in the day, my then girlfriend and I were, entwined, on her living room floor.
When the peak moment arrived, she starts laughing..what the?
As it turned out (in the days of old) the TV went off the air at midnight and was broadcasting a huge flag waving with a background of fireworks, playing the National Anthem.
Perfect timing.
It was a very patriotic moment, in spite of the laughter.
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I woulda assumed that musta been before TV was invented !!

Blues said:
It could get him kilt on the streets...
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Pàdruig said:
Bear in mind, that though the Scottish Highlanders were not the only culture to make use of the kilt, they are easily the most associated with it in modern pop culture. The Scottish Highlands, or even Britain at large, could definitely rival the PNW in terms of gloomy and wet.

The traditional feileadh-mòr (or plaid), the garment we most associate with Braveheart and other movies where it's equally poorly represented, is an incredibly versatile piece of kit. It served as your blanket, your cloak, your pockets etc. It was made of heavy wool and was often your only comfort amidst the rain and fog. The kilt as we know it today is a Victorian-era creation and is just a cut down version of the feileadh-mòr. You have the skirt without the plaid (blanket) essentially.

Frankly, it is a hard sell for most guys. If you try it one of these days, it starts to make sense though.

The "knife in the sock" business is an anachronism unfortunately. However, much like "clan tartans" are derived from an actual con scheme, it is still engrained in Scottish popular culture today. The Sgian Dubh (or black knife, hidden blade, etc.) is a small knife that was either a utility blade or something that was just tucked away in jacket, sleeve or pocket derived in one's feileadh-mòr. It is part of formal Scottish dress these days and is derived from the myth that when one was on a social call, one would take their Sgian Dubh from its hidden place, and stick in in one's hose (sock) to show that you mean no ill intent and there are no secrets.

Now an actual Scottish dirk? That is an actual weapon used to great effect before it became strictly ornamental.
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Pàdruig said:
Bear in mind, that though the Scottish Highlanders were not the only culture to make use of the kilt, they are easily the most associated with it in modern pop culture. The Scottish Highlands, or even Britain at large, could definitely rival the PNW in terms of gloomy and wet.

The traditional feileadh-mòr (or plaid), the garment we most associate with Braveheart and other movies where it's equally poorly represented, is an incredibly versatile piece of kit. It served as your blanket, your cloak, your pockets etc. It was made of heavy wool and was often your only comfort amidst the rain and fog. The kilt as we know it today is a Victorian-era creation and is just a cut down version of the feileadh-mòr. You have the skirt without the plaid (blanket) essentially.

Frankly, it is a hard sell for most guys. If you try it one of these days, it starts to make sense though.

The "knife in the sock" business is an anachronism unfortunately. However, much like "clan tartans" are derived from an actual con scheme, it is still engrained in Scottish popular culture today. The Sgian Dubh (or black knife, hidden blade, etc.) is a small knife that was either a utility blade or something that was just tucked away in jacket, sleeve or pocket derived in one's feileadh-mòr. It is part of formal Scottish dress these days and is derived from the myth that when one was on a social call, one would take their Sgian Dubh from its hidden place, and stick in in one's hose (sock) to show that you mean no ill intent and there are no secrets.

Now an actual Scottish dirk? That is an actual weapon used to great effect before it became strictly ornamental.
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All very educational and intriguing, my friend. Sincere thanks.
 
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