The passion and down right craziness that surrounds a football/soccer game in the UK is understandable. There’s plenty of beer, competition and blood pumping action going on. But did you know that there could be more exciting things happening at a rugby match?
On February 12, at a Friday night match in Cardiff, Wales, the team from Scotland was pitted against the Welsh Six Nations. Things must have gotten heated because a young, male fan felt the need to relieve himself of his kilt. Yes – sports-loving, young guys really do walk around in kilts. Be still my beating heart.
The enthusiastic fan didn’t just show the full monty, he did so on live television. Standing in front of a TV camera broadcasting for BBC Wales Today, the kilt likely sank to the floor as fast as the jaws of men and women watching the match from home. The police apparently received several complaints and are investigating.
So let’s say we bring this tradition over to American sporting events. Imagine the publicity! It would be like Janet Jackson and Super Bowl XXXVIII, except the average Joe could get into the act. Here’s the plan.
Get yourself down to the costume shop before the big game and try a Scottish Highlander or warrior costume on for size. This really works well if your team is named the Celtics or something else equally fitting, but don’t let that deter you. Just act natural in your kilt. Remember that hip, young Scots do it all of the time.
Scout out for the video cameras, TV broadcasters or anything else visual. If there’s a Jumbotron or
other gigantic screen, you’re sure to come off well. Wait for a celebratory moment during the game and voila. Exposé at its finest. Alternatively, you could drop your kilt for encouragement during a loss or to distract the visiting team and fans. Use the strategy with your discretion.
And you had better buy the kilt. The stains, liquids and garbage on the floor of stadiums will not go over well with a costume rental company.
