How do folks react to your hat wearing?

[quikrick]

I was ordering lunch at a food truck down in Waco,TX... The nice lady said that she liked my hat, that it made me look important and that I had an air of authority!
I was wearing my OR 3X

 

[M Hatman]

I get mixed reactions. Until recently, if I wore a hat at all it was either a running cap or beanie, or a baseball cap. I hate what they do to my thin, wispy hair up top, but I've become even more irritated by what the wind and rain do. So, I've reverted to my youth, when I used to wear those canvas stingy brim fedoras to go golfing and hanging around. I've upped my game a little, so now I have wool hats, fur hats, straw hats and hats of indeterminate origin.

Those who know me generally give me compliments. I've had more than one person remark that I've inspired them to start wearing hats (although I haven't seen much proof of this, yet). On the other hand, when I'm in the grocery or out shopping, I get a number of glances, as though I were out of place in my hat.

When I was born, just about every man wore a hat of some sort. We can blame John F. Kennedy for going bareheaded and changing the fashion. Now, it seems the only hats we see are the baseball cap. Even golfers these days wear them. And guys wear them indoors, or -- my major dislike -- reversed. In my opinion, if you're wearing a baseball cap backwards, you'd better be catching!

I too have seen this in real life.......makes me laugh every time!!!!
M

 

[scottyrocks]

This is the main reason I often find myself questioning whether or not I should wear a hat, or question why I did. For example, last Sunday my wife and I spent Easter with family. I brought a hat, but only wore it while walking between our respective houses and my truck. As such, during the five to six hours we were away from home I wore it for a total of maybe five minutes. So when I stop to think about it, I wonder, "Why did I bother?" And I can imagine men in the 30s through the 60s thinking along similar lines. "I don't need a hat; why wear one?"

Interesting observation. Are you follically challenged? When it's cold out, I don't like my head being cold for even a second. Fedoras are my choice of head cover because they look so . . . so . . . so!

And when it's hot and sunny, my head needs protection from the sun's rays, especially in July and August when I am outside all day.

And then there is the unnecessary mental debate as to whether or not to take a hat - will I be outside? For how long? What if something unexpected comes up like a tornado that takes my car and flattens every structure for 10 miles around? I'll need head protection!

I can't disagree, but I think those changes started earlier in the 1940s. Military aircraft designers from various countries were constantly seeking ways to make their "fighter" planes more aerodynamic and faster before, during, and after the war, and auto manufacturers followed their lead. The changes were more subtle during the 40s when car manufacturers had to be more conservative because of the war effort, but after the war when the U.S. was able to get back to the business of building businesses they were in a better position to put what they had learned to good use.

I was never debating 'began.' I was just emphasizing 'full swing.'

 

[Zombie_61]

Interesting observation. Are you follically challenged?...

My hair has been slowly thinning for the last 15 years or so, and in concurrence with that my hairline has receded quite a bit and I'm developing the typical "bald spot" in the back, but all things considered I'd have to say no; not yet, anyway. But I still notice and appreciate the extra warmth that my fur felt hats and wool flat caps provide during colder weather and, after having a bit of cancer carved off of my nose in 2013, wear brimmed hats for sun protection as well.

...I was never debating 'began.' I was just emphasizing 'full swing.'

Ah, my mistake. In that case, I agree.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I too have seen this in real life.......makes me laugh every time!!!!
M

The trend away from hat wearing was well underway when Kennedy was elected president. Also, contrary to internet mumblings, Kennedy did wear a hat at his inauguration.


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[glider]

Dress in general has become much more casual, you might say sloppy . It seems like I see more people with a hat than I did a few years ago but I am probably just noticing it more .

 

[-30-]

I think, the modern cars after WW II did it. With the flatter, faster and more elegant cars, it was not more "normal" to wear hats, for practical reasons.

It's all the fault of Bill Mitchell (49 Cadillac fins) and later, Harley Earl.

Regards,
J T

 

[Bamaboots]

Visited my favorite watering hole for a couple this afternoon and there were the usual folks I encounter there along with mix of some I have never seen. One of those was a fellow that would probably be described as a "hipster" by what I have come to understand the term to mean. Probably in his mid 30's, he had a well groomed beard that came down to his chest, and to my eye, it was competition grade. He was wearing a t-shirt, with cut out sleeves and shorts. He was engaged in a boisterous conversation across the bar with a couple of barflys that I typically avoid. They were all well on their way.

After a bit I overheard the term "cowboy" come up more than a few times and when I looked up it was obvious their comments were directed at me. Finally, the "hipster" spoke up loudly and said, "hey cowboy, give us your best Sam Elliott impersonation." Without hesitation I responded, "kiss my ass."

Now I don't claim to know in which movie Mr. Elliott may have used this line but I'm sure he has in one or two. The only comments I heard after this were complimentary.

 

[1mach1]

Visited my favorite watering hole for a couple this afternoon and there were the usual folks I encounter there along with mix of some I have never seen. One of those was a fellow that would probably be described as a "hipster" by what I have come to understand the term to mean. Probably in his mid 30's, he had a well groomed beard that came down to his chest, and to my eye, it was competition grade. He was wearing a t-shirt, with cut out sleeves and shorts. He was engaged in a boisterous conversation across the bar with a couple of barflys that I typically avoid. They were all well on their way.

After a bit I overheard the term "cowboy" come up more than a few times and when I looked up it was obvious their comments were directed at me. Finally, the "hipster" spoke up and loudly and said, "hey cowboy, give us you best Sam Elliott impersonation." Without hesitation I responded, "kiss my ass."

Now I don't claim to know in which movie Mr. Elliott may have used this line but I'm sure he has in one or two. The only comments I heard after this were complimentary.

Good job! I like you Greg.

 

[Frunobulax]

Visited my favorite watering hole for a couple this afternoon and there were the usual folks I encounter there along with mix of some I have never seen. One of those was a fellow that would probably be described as a "hipster" by what I have come to understand the term to mean. Probably in his mid 30's, he had a well groomed beard that came down to his chest, and to my eye, it was competition grade. He was wearing a t-shirt, with cut out sleeves and shorts. He was engaged in a boisterous conversation across the bar with a couple of barflys that I typically avoid. They were all well on their way.

After a bit I overheard the term "cowboy" come up more than a few times and when I looked up it was obvious their comments were directed at me. Finally, the "hipster" spoke up loudly and said, "hey cowboy, give us your best Sam Elliott impersonation." Without hesitation I responded, "kiss my ass."

Now I don't claim to know in which movie Mr. Elliott may have used this line but I'm sure he has in one or two. The only comments I heard after this were complimentary.

HAHA! Great, Greg.


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[Zoukatron]

I'm somewhat surprised a hipster would have any negative reaction to a hat - my impression was that lots of them are wearing hats themselves (certainly the situation in the UK). Maybe he wasn't a proper hipster, whatever that means.

 

[glider]

There's another Sam Elliot line you could have used [ you're a special kind of stupid ] that would fit the bill.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I always liked the line from "Monte Walsh" played by Tom Selleck, "Mr. (Brookshire), you have no idea how little I care."

 

[Frunobulax]

I'm somewhat surprised a hipster would have any negative reaction to a hat - my impression was that lots of them are wearing hats themselves (certainly the situation in the UK). Maybe he wasn't a proper hipster, whatever that means.

I think the negative reaction was to "cowboy," not "hat."

 

[Bamaboots]

I think the negative reaction was to "cowboy," not "hat."

You're right, Jim. I was wearing my typical "uniform" and overheard comments about my boots and ranger belt. I mean, who would have a negative reaction to a Cavanagh 100?

 

[hatsRme]

You're right, Jim. I was wearing my typical "uniform" and overheard comments about my boots and ranger belt. I mean, who would have a negative reaction to a Cavanagh 100?

We're here for you, Greg! Although, you don't need us at all, judging by how that all went down.
YOU are THE man!!!

 

[Rogera]

Visited my favorite watering hole for a couple this afternoon and there were the usual folks I encounter there along with mix of some I have never seen. One of those was a fellow that would probably be described as a "hipster" by what I have come to understand the term to mean. Probably in his mid 30's, he had a well groomed beard that came down to his chest, and to my eye, it was competition grade. He was wearing a t-shirt, with cut out sleeves and shorts. He was engaged in a boisterous conversation across the bar with a couple of barflys that I typically avoid. They were all well on their way.

After a bit I overheard the term "cowboy" come up more than a few times and when I looked up it was obvious their comments were directed at me. Finally, the "hipster" spoke up loudly and said, "hey cowboy, give us your best Sam Elliott impersonation." Without hesitation I responded, "kiss my ass."

Now I don't claim to know in which movie Mr. Elliott may have used this line but I'm sure he has in one or two. The only comments I heard after this were complimentary.

Love it. There is just a general lack of respect for other people in our world.

 

[Rogera]

Last week at Lowes I had a younger man come up and compliment me on my grey open road. He asked where he could get one and told me it was good looking.

 

[hatsRme]

Last week at Lowes I had a younger man come up and compliment me on my grey open road. He asked where he could get one and told me it was good looking.

I think (hope) we're all more accustomed to comments like that...
Might not have happened in Home Depot, though, Rog!

 

[glider]

I think my favorite movie line was Clint Eastwood to a young gunslinger, [ son, dyeing ain't much of a living ] but ya really can't use that one . Make my day was pretty good to .