'Celtic Themes - Tasteful to Tacky' Exploring Perspectives 1.18.19 [Annotated]

[@JohnMcKLV]

Best tartan ever: Sea Dog Bamse, which was named for a dog that worked for the Norwegian military in WWII. Also, didn't know Eric did SCA. Props!

[@roderickfraser9788]

Rocky, without companies like yours, there are people in Scotland that would be out of work because you connect with customers in a respectful way and sell product made in Scotland. What I find 'disrespectful" for example, is clothiers who say their products are "Harris tweed" but are actually not and are selling cheaply made tweed from elsewhere. Keep up the good work.

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Thanks, Roderick!

[@RickBrode]

I was wondering, are they legally allowed to do that? Or is it just a difficult thing to get shut down?

[@davidsheerin1029]

@@RickBrode No, Harris Tweed is a legally protected trademark, so they aren't allowed to use that term if the cloth does not originate in the Outer Hebrides (Harris Tweed means a tweed which has been hand woven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the islands of Harris, Lewis, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra and their several purtenances (The Outer Hebrides) and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides). Genuine Harris Tweed will bear the Harris Tweed Orb to prove authenticity and there is a legal body that protects the definition of the Harris Tweed brand - you should report counterfeit goods/sellers as they are damaging the livlihoods of highly skilled cottage industry workers.

[@delboy630]

Love what you guys are doing, what you provide is quality and knowledge. I had my kilt made by a kilt maker in a small shop in Peterhead recently and it is a work of art and will be an heir loom. As for the Royal mile at the lower part there is a prestigious kilt maker but nearer the castle it is purely for the tourist. You guys should be proud of what you are doing.

[@nutyyyy]

Gordon Nicholson I think you are thinking of, they expanded not that long ago with two shops now, the original still in the Cannongate which is for sales and one next to the World's end for hire. Their product is fantastic, all handmade and he has opened the only kiltmaking academy in Edinburgh. They recently teamed up with Blues and Browns to promote traditional craftmanship and methods which have been declining.

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words, Delboy!

[@MichiganSilverBack]

I must admit, recently I discovered a biological father I was unaware of, (iam 49).. In the search, I have uncovered my lineage to Glenshee in the 1500's.. cool, as a former Marine, I have always thought the Highlanders to be badass. So, I bought, finally, a "tactical" badass kilt.. However, I have stumbled across your vids and you two have inspired me to educate myself regarding even more kilts and Scottish culture! You guys do a great job with your vids. Would like to see a number of your kilts on vid, as the website doesnt do justice.. you guys look great and present that culture fantastically well. Thanks guys.

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@marcessary6136]

I am in the process of getting a tartan pattern registered on behalf of one of the groups within the Masonic family. The colors I chose have meaning and ties to Masonic things, specifically in the Scottish Rite. To me it is a worthwhile venture with ties to Scotland. Having a tartan registered in remembrance to a deceased pet is touching, but stretching it a bit and I'm a dog guy. Only one man's opinion though! Thanks for all the information you put in your videos.

[@ninjaneven4274]

Love that cape in the background. Also it's cool to see that LGBTQ has a Tartan. Proud to see my heritage be so inclusive.

[@samuelschulman7175]

Hi guys, I think the Tartan created to memorialize a dog is an appropriate use of Tartan, and as a dog lover I would totally rock it. Just throwing in my two cents into the discussion. Your show is great, I have been binge watching lately. Thanks for all the info!

[@rickmoore3730]

Great episode . No need to apologize Rocky . It shows your passion for what you do . In fact I think that is what I most enjoyed about this episode ! Cheers...keep the great vids coming .

[@thomaspatton4401]

Yea, what Rick said! Great Episode! Couldn't have said it any better myself. I watch these as often as possible and get a big kick out of the things you guys get up to. Keep up the great work, you are making a huge difference! Rock on!

[@devereauxclandestine1272]

The name Jimmy was at one time used as a common form of addressing strangers, similar in a way to the american use of the word 'buddy' . This was particularly common practice in the Glasgow area. In the 1980's an English comedian called Russ Abbot had a sketch show and one of his regular comic characters was an exaggerated stereotype of a Scot who wore the cap / ginger wig combo and used the term 'Jimmy' when addressing anyone. This is when the term 'jimmy hat' came into being. Most Scottish members of his audience found this fairly amusing and the hat was adopted by many football fans at international matches or occasional fancy dress in the spirit of self deprecating humour.

[@Beardychiel]

The origin is specifically in the phrase, "see you Jimmy"as a precursor to initiating a fight with a stranger in Glasgow where any man you don't know is simply called Jimmy. I was born and bred in Maryhill in Glasgow and have been in lots of situations where I've seen this happen, unfortunately. The Russ Abbot's use of the character Jimmy is quite right I remember it well.

[@sundrieddelivers]

Fudge is more English as it’s more cream oriented. Toffee is traditionally Scottish, but it’s more brittle, requiring a hammer to break

[@rattytattyratnett]

The Burberry brand tartan is one of the most internationally recognised tartans. You will also see tartans on biscuit tins, sweets ect. Tartan is a symbol of brand Scotland so helps with tourism.

[@TheCelt76]

just got meself me third kilt,only been 30 odd years since I wore one,always wanted to get one again. Im from Ireland and now live in uk, me friends here think its great. So next ill be getting the Leinster Tartan. thx for the vids , has opened up so much for me to discover. Slainte.

[@pauljermy7072]

In Glasgow and of a certain generation.. if you don't know a blokes name you would... for example need to know the time you'd say 'hey, Jimmy, what's the time pal?' It replaces in England the word Mate or Pal or Mack

[@thomaspatton4401]

Thanks guys, for making it fun and educational, and informative, but mostly fun. Ok, Coraline is not hard to look at either. Don't take that the wrong way, She's a sweetie.

[@Time_Lord_Council]

On the topic of Halloween costumes, what are thoughts on using a real kilt (or great kilt) as part of a costume of a specific fictional character whose animated "tartan" vaguely resembles one connected to your own heritage?

[@gaylinlack726]

Have of either of you read "White People, Indians and Highlander's" by Collin Calloway? A scholarly work on similarities between the Highlander and the Native Americans.

[@wcgcapone]

Weren't many of the rum distilleries in the British Caribbean islands founded by Scots?

[@theghostly7]

What tartans are worn in this episode? I find the tartan on the left to be really cool. Id love to know which one it is.

[@angusmacnuggets4622]

Bones Coffee Highland Grog is Butterscotch & caramel flavored - hence the kilt rip off

[@tanyab7318]

It is 'buyer beware'. Like with anything else, it will depend on what the buyer is looking for: strict authenticity or an entertaining memento. Now, tell us more about Rocky and Eric happy time! Hehe!

[@thomaspatton4401]

Caviot Emptor; Let the buyer beware! Rocky and Eric's Happy time Show; Does it involve Scotch at all?

[@sandranevins2144]

Food for thought, thanks.

[@rickmoore3730]

Listening to your argument at the 37:00 minute mark about Tourist traps selling cheap merchandise I tend to argue that the onus is on the individual to know that tourist shops generally sell low quality items and to remember " you get what you pay for " and that these places are NOT specialty shops . My first " kilt" is a cheap ( probably $ 50-60 in the USA ) one I bought at a highland games and knew I was not buying a real kilt even though I had done no research before hand . Too many people close their eyes and want a cheap purchase to somehow be a quality item or just don't recognize quality or lack thereof . I put a lot of faith and goodwill onto the type of shop you guys run as it should be but tourist stalls are just... well....for tourists .

[@thomaspatton4401]

A good rule of thumb is that if you visit one of these 'shops' or better, 'stalls' or 'Tents' at a festival, if you ask them for a specific tartan, say MacLean of Duart for instance, and they look at each other as if to ask; What is he talking about? and then tell you, "No, we don't carry that one." Then you name about three or four others and they don't carry those either, chances are really good that they are just vendors selling stock that they have no knowledge of Clan tartans and chances are equally as good that the material that their kilts are made from will be a really cheap wool wanna-be material that will fall apart within weeks after your purchase. (Caviot Emptor, Let the buyer Beware!) best to save your money and steer way clear of them. It pays to do your research first and pay attention to what is being said and how it is said. Usually they will tell on themselves without even realizing it. The Ohio Dublin Irish Festival has in the past had at least one or two vendors like that, (present company excepted of course.) However, the true kilt maker, (present company accepted for instance) will have the knowledge of the Clans and Tartan materials and have the reputation and Pro-standing to back it up. USA Kilt masters! Rock On!;)

[@AtTheHomestead]

How do I find out if the company I work for has a tartan?

[@ichabod0391]

I recently found your website and KZbin channel. Enjoy listening to your discussions. Thanks. Also, discovered you're right here in Pennsyltucky and not a far drive from me here in Gettysburg. Now, I've noticed your guys are often wearing numerous different tartans. What different tartans do you wear mostly?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Rocky was just in Gettysburg 2 weeks ago! We mostly wear Universal tartans and tartans that we have associations with, though we do wear some clan tartans as well.

[@travisbickford735]

Just a thaught as a employee at a big box store. And see it often. What about thaughts on scotch tape?

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

I remember hearing something about this one! The company called it "Scotch" tape because they only used a tiny amount of glue on the cellophane, making it less gooey than it's competitor's. It was cheaper to make, and Scots are notorious for being frugal, so: "Scotch tape". It's actually a pejorative! That would explain why over in the UK they call it "cellotape". I know this reply is WAY late in coming, nobody will probably ever see it, lol.

[@richgone]

What's the name of the tune in the opening please?

[@jamesrogers2401]

Why is the tartan color of the 3 Scots pipers different from the tartan color of the regiment?

[@rychwa]

I got into scottish/highland dancing in ROTC. Always worn Dress Stewart tartans. I have no scottish heritage (bummer) what etiquette is there in choosing a new tartan?

[@larrym.johnson9219]

I think that as long as you follow the group your in you are fine, you belong to the group and you honor it, it's your heradige in that Way.

[@wendyballi468]

My son has the beret and claymore sword and he needs a kilt

[@straycat1674]

The thing is, and I've actually contacted them on this, you can register anytime you want. But the classification you registered under is controlled. Nobody can register a clan tartan except for the clan chief, and acting clan commander if there is no chief, or a recognized and authorized clan Society. Other than that if you wanna register it for a business, you have to have authorization from somebody that can approve it. Anybody can register a fashion or family tartan/personal Tartan, but not everybody can register clan tartans and tartans for specific organizations and institutions. When the Scottish tartan authority or whatever you wanna call it was rolled into the Scottish restaurant tartans, what they did though was they took some personal tartans and recognized him arbitrarily as clan Tartans. This is what happened to my client. Somebody in 2004 had a Tartans custom design for them and it was done by a professional designer utilizing colors from the various clans some of my clan members where Septs of. And for some reason, somehow they decided when they rolled it all into one they were going to make this a clan tartan. Even though nobody approved it, nobody of an official or authorized clan, body of authority or organization ever approved it.

[@raynaeyaert]

I was curious what tartans you are wearing in this video? Thanks

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Left: Stewart Old (WOB Colours 13 oz) Right: Cameron Erracht Muted 16 oz

[@jasonmoso6469]

I like the kilts you guys are wearing. What tartans are they?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Rocky is wearing the Stewart Old Muted tartan and Eric is wearing Cameron of Erracht Muted.

[@Dylfunkle]

The coat on the stand, screen right, what is it? Can I wear one? It is fucking gorgeous!

[@JMD1965]

That is a pipe major's doublet... Have checked out a Sheriffmuir? Very similar in cut and you might like it

[@SarahkurumiGrillskurumi]

I am hafe Scottish throught my mom 's side and 4 clans too

[@jamesrx4514]

James is an extremely Scottish name the kings name was James a few times

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

Although I loved the music and ethos, aesthetically I had always been more of a skin than a punk. Working-class, unions, family, beer, braces(suspenders), shaved head, doc martens, tight rolled jeans, bomber jackets etc etc. 😊🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@suebecker9972]

Show was GREAT, but next time maybe not have the background music playing for the whole show.

[@faithhowe6170]

Companies having their own tartan, cheapens what a tartan means.

[@robsvideos1140]

What about the tradition of gay men wearing kilts to Madonna concerts?

[@JMD1965]

There is an LBGT registered tartan... So why not.

[@jdsears669]

*Kilt Lifter Scottish -STYLE AMBER ALE

[@inregionecaecorum]

Celtic patterned digeridoos with matching crystals, no way!

[@lawriegraney9929]

I think more criticism should be directed at uncomfortable and ridiculous looking jeans and the other clothing companies like that of River Island sells.

[@grublet2093]

I think that companies need to be able to protect their tartan because they can be used to slander that company. Tartans created by people to remember their loved ones are what the original Titans were created for the fact that somebody did it for his dog cool must been really awesome dog. I don't think that it cheapens the history behind The Tartan and the Scottish Clans that claim them. If anything it just adds extra depth to it.

[@nicholashosslogan3444]

My clans are O'Gallagher , McCort/McCourt, Butler and I say to hell with the crown , they have no right to have a tartan. I'm very proud of where my family came from and they fought against the British, 4th great grandparents came to America cause the british would have persecuted them. I guess I'm oldschool when I say people should to at least try and wear their family or county tartan. There should be a historical fondness and respect for where our families came from and what they did years ago. Another thing I find hilarious is a cousin of mine ( from America) married what I guess they call a royal ) what no way, any ways he gave up the throne for her, but no one knows or talks about that hahaha dump the tea in the ocean

[@kerplunk8011]

To me it was not proper. However I'm quite sure that to the gentleman that did this it was worthy as our pets are family.

[@sinocaig]

new intro tune...it's ok...like the other one better lol

[@PATRICKSMITH1]

I have read about cultural appropriarion. This is an American phenomenon which has not yet hit this side of the Atlantic. If you want to be awkward, just google Samuel L Jackson in a kilt. Is this cultural appropriation? Does he have scottish origins? Can he wear a kilt? Of course he can for the following reasons: 1. We live in free countries. 2. He looks.completely badass in a kilt. 3. The scottish are not pussies. The culture is for all. You want to wear a kilt? Great!

[@thomaspatton4401]

Damn straight! especially #3 and neither are Americans! Slainte' mhath Clan Smith! Which I am as well on my Mom's side. "The tartan and kilt is Scotland's gift to the world."

[@galoglaich3281]

@@thomaspatton4401 Cultural appropiation is load of BS.There was a video of a black girl in america that got dogs abuse for doing irish dancing in a video ,mostly i might add from americans not irish people.There are irish dancing schools all over the world now in china mexico all over the place now since the river dance phenomenon . I would be worried if nobody was interested in the culture.

[@galoglaich3281]

Patrick Smith I would only be worried if native scots weren't wearing kilts ,but they are so there is no problem.The same as irish culture they are people doing irish dance and music all over the world ,but its still very strong in ireland which is the main thing

[@keithstevenson7021]

A American company that is selling Scottish tartan from Scotland is ok because they are selling Authentic Merchandise only the best quality

[@armoringregret9833]

English as a second language!

[@robertjepsen3943]

Do you guys prefer to go natural under your kilt on a day-to-day basis or you do you prefer to wear underwear or some covering below I mean you're killed personally on a non-work day I prefer to go more natural underneath and let the bagger flop and and breathe

[@thomaspatton4401]

Tartan Condoms Guys? Really? Please tell me I heard that wrong. You can't be high minded and talk about condoms. At the same time, you should definitely not talk about "Ribbing" good natured or otherwise, even if it is for our protection. Really Guys, I thought this was a family show. Just, don't forget to roll it down all the way, and put a knot in it if you must, yes?

[@manufacturedfracture]

Highland grog is gross