Parade question

[Queen Margaret]

Nicolas-Antoine,

You might just notice that the Scots are dressed more for 1661 than 1533. It is difficult somethings living in a time warp.

How did this happen? I blame the tachyon particles expelled after eating haggis creating an instability in the time/space continuum. French time travel technology, although just as effective, requires a much higher level of technology. 

Actually, this is a case of "theatre wins" because our audience (the non-garbed set/first-timers) might not recognize the historically accurate version of the Scot as "Scot". They would, however, recognize someone who looked like they stepped off the sets of Braveheart or Rob Roy. I know this sets the teeth of purists on edge, but we never said we were 100% historically authentic.  Much as this might chafe some, we are entertainment first.

[Brittney]

History or not - we all like a pretty leg in a kilt.

[SirRichardBear]

Please hamsome unless your talking about some of the ladies that wear kilts. 

[Merlin the Elder]

Actually, this is a case of "theatre wins" because our audience (the non-garbed set/first-timers) might not recognize the historically accurate version of the Scot as "Scot". They would, however, recognize someone who looked like they stepped off the sets of Braveheart or Rob Roy. I know this sets the teeth of purists on edge, but we never said we were 100% historically authentic.  Much as this might chafe some, we are entertainment first.

That's a valid point. It [entertainment] is, after all, the reason why most of us became Rennies. If you're going to get too historically accurate, half the parade would be stumbling along without the benefit of glasses! All the lovely pins we use to indicate our "history" with the faires would need to be removed. If we had to be 100% historically accurate, I would have to turn many of you into piglets and rats.

[Ronald the Bald]

"Actually, this is a case of "theatre wins" because our audience (the non-garbed set/first-timers) might not recognize the historically accurate version of the Scot as "Scot". They would, however, recognize someone who looked like they stepped off the sets of Braveheart or Rob Roy. I know this sets the teeth of purists on edge, but we never said we were 100% historically authentic.   Much as this might chafe some, we are entertainment first."

When I do dress as a historically correct for 1533 Scot border reiver the mundanes say "Oh, a conquistador". So, I don't do it often. Besides kilts are fun to wear.