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Jilli Blackwood Commonwealth Games

Glasgow Miss? Over 4000 people sign petition to can Scotland Commonwealth games uniform

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By John McCarthy, Opinion Editor

July 10, 2014 | 5 min read

In a PR disaster for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, a petition hoping to replace the Scottish athlete's uniforms for the opening ceremony has reached over 4000 signitures.

The athletes said they like the uniform

The clothing, designed by artist Jilli Blackwood, has been ridiculed online by an upset majority.

Blackwood, comparing herself to Damien Hirst, said: “If everyone had said 'how lovely', I think I'd have got that wrong."

Richard Brown, who started the petition website stated: “The uniforms being used for the Commonwealth Games are truly horrendous. Please step in and prevent them being used while there's still time for an emergency Plan B - before our poor, brave-faced athletes are subjected to parading around in them.

“These uniforms are an embarrassment to our athletes and to Scotland. Please also investigate who selected this travesty of a design.”

The male uniform, as described by Team Scotland is a "turquoise, fuchsia, navy blue and caramel" tartan kilt with a blue shirt. The women will wear a "flowing wrap-around dress".

The Scottish Sun quickly put together an arguably better ensemble.

Next appeared a commenter who rightly reminded us that Scotland has a bad track record with uniforms.

Comedian Greg Hemphill likened the outfit to peasant-wear.

Journalist Euan McColm describes why Jilli Blackwood made certain design choices.

Funnyman Greg McHugh expresses no surprise at finding out there was a petition. Maybe he's one of the 4000 petitioners upset with the outfit.

And finally, the uniform was hailed as the catalyst which brought Yes and No campaigners together.

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will kick off on July 23 where spectators will get to cheer athletes wearing Blackwood's uniform.

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