It's a sneaky use of words "men dont" that keeps men in their place.
Kilt is a magic word.
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Re: Kilt is a magic word.
There's a reason for one of my favourite cracks being, "I may have been born at night -- it just wasn't last night." I've circled our "day star" more than a few times, and some of the memories gained have stayed with me. I also study history -- not just that of computers.Barleymower wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:44 pmIt's a sneaky use of words "men dont" that keeps men in their place.
Retrocomputing -- It's not just a job, it's an adventure!
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Re: Kilt is a magic word.
I own quite a few kilts and they do look very smart but they aren’t as comfortable as wearing skirts bought from the women’s clothes section as the materials used for kilts are too rough and heavy for me. It’s strange but even my dad and my aunt approves of me wearing a kilt even though it’s a type of skirt and yet they gasp in horror when I wear skirts and think I’m going through a mental break down. It’s strange.
My name is Arty. I’m a guy with a passion for wearing skirts, dresses and tights and a hobbiest musician and artist. 
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Re: Kilt is a magic word.
Not in our neck of the woods it isn't Arty.
It's exactly how society shackles men and boys into conformation with society's expectations.
Freedom?
Steve.
Re: Kilt is a magic word.
That's why I have been sewing my own kilts with lightweight cotton twill and chinos. And I make sure they are machine washable and retain their pleating with minimal ironing.DrFishnets wrote: ↑Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:53 am I own quite a few kilts and they do look very smart but they aren’t as comfortable as wearing skirts bought from the women’s clothes section as the materials used for kilts are too rough and heavy for me.