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All you ever wanted to know about kilt-checks (but were afraid to ask.)
All you ever wanted to know about kilt-checks (but were afraid to ask.) I was in the Texas chatroom the other night, and someone mentioned “regimental rules” for kilt wearers. (“If you’re regimental, you’re wearing a kilt… if not, that’s a skirt you have on, laddie.”) So I shuffle off to SearchEngineLand and found this from the Maryland Chapter of the International Wenches Guild. Ah, the kilt-check. Famed in song and story, it's a renfaire tradition of sorts, much to the amusement of some, and trepidation of others. Let me be absolutely clear on one thing though, you are not obligated, as a Wench to perform them. If someone tries to pressure you in to giving one when you aren't comfortable with it, tell the idiot to "go soak his or her head in the privy." End of story. However, if you'd like to be able to give a proper kilt check but are unsure of how to go about it in a way that won't get you slugged or tossed out of the faire, keep reading. During a Wench Walk, kilt-checks (if called for) are performed only by the Walk Leader, unless the kilt-wearing gentleman has an S.O. amongst the wenches walking. The Check shall be performed according to the procedures listed below. Outside of a Wench Walk, I personally suggest only performing checks in areas of the faire that are less frequented by , i.e.: the pubs. I myself generally prefer a less trafficked corner of the pub or somewhere there is no clear line-of-sight to other areas of the faire. I have also asked the kilted gentleman's friends to form a discreet "wall" with their bodies in order to keep possible spectators down to a minimum. It's all about respecting other guests of the faire who may have no wish to see a kilt check or have their witness such a thing. Be aware of your surroundings; be aware of who's watching. Now, let's go over the proper procedures:
DO NOT:
Kilt-checking is an amusing tradition that can be flirtatious fun, if you find it so. It also needs to be carried out with a care for the check-ee and any witnesses. Our ability to play our "Reindeer Games" at MDRF is a privilege extended to us by the management, not a right. If a fellow patron complains to the management about us, that privilege can be withdrawn. Ladies, remember that your actions represent our entire guild (whether you like it or not). Please keep in mind that men usually don't like to be manhandled any more than you do. (If you don't believe me, go into our archives to research some of their feelings on this matter). Respect the checkee, the other patrons and most of all, yourself. The procedures and suggestions listed above are valid for MDRF only! Be extremely circumspect about kilt-checking at other faires,as there are many faires where all forms of public kilt-checking is inappropriate!!!! Find the local madame for the faire you are visiting to find out what's appropriate at that faire. If you can't find such a person....then don't kilt-check! Happy wenching! -Keltik IWG 1040 Madame, Local 42 |
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