Is there anything worn under the kilt? No, it's all in perfect working order.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A cheeky response about traditional dress.
- In plain terms
- Nothing is worn under the kilt.
- What can you take from it?
- Tradition often defies norms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do traditions challenge norms?
- What is considered appropriate?
Another view
It reduces culture to a joke.
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