That guy is a certified, ignorant jack@ss and I would ignore him as if he weren't even there.... or ask him if his Depends needed changing.
I like hats. I wear hats I like, when I like. Anyone else who has a problem with it can get stuffed.
Nope. Some people are idiots; always have been, always will be. Accept the compliments, ignore the rest, and wear whatever you want to.I was wearing my Akubra Balmoral at physical therapy a couple of weeks ago an older guy in the lobby stopped me at the door to ask if I had been "riding a horsey". Personally, I don't think it looks anything like a cowboy hat (my Akubra Snowy River, on the other hand...), but you guys can judge by the picture.
That said, I've seen quite a few jabs on social media about people who "haven't earned" their cowboy hat, including a very vicious post aimed at a police officer. I don't know what's spurred it, or if I've just become more self-conscious ever since my run-in at therapy, but I find the whole idea ridiculous. Is there a bigger trend I'm missing?
After a moment's thought, I don't believe I have any friends under forty.Shoot, even that reference is a couple of generations removed, now!
When flying (As a passenger) I always wear a hat and sport coat, occasionally a tie, and khakis with boat shoes. Since I have to go through security, I forego the knee brace and carry a walking stick. Needless to say, I hear some interesting comments but I am always treated with courtesy and respect. I have been asked if I am not uncomfortable "All dressed up like that". My response is that clothes that fit properly are never uncomfortable.Inspector Gadget and Indiana Jones... Apparently these are the only references underdressed people know. Although comments are rare, I do get stares and subtle picture taking. I wear a suit and fedora to travel, and get compliments from airport staff and stewardesses ("It's so nice to see a gentleman dress again."). I wore a sear sucker and straw hat once, and a few "kids" walking behind me in the terminal started whistling Dixie...They thought they were being snarky - but I was glad I elicited the thought. I believe if I can make one person (man or woman) think twice about the crap they wear in public, I did my good deed for the day.
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Yes. A man holding a woman's lap dog.I was wearing my Akubra Balmoral at physical therapy a couple of weeks ago an older guy in the lobby stopped me at the door to ask if I had been "riding a horsey". Personally, I don't think it looks anything like a cowboy hat (my Akubra Snowy River, on the other hand...), but you guys can judge by the picture.
That said, I've seen quite a few jabs on social media about people who "haven't earned" their cowboy hat, including a very vicious post aimed at a police officer. I don't know what's spurred it, or if I've just become more self-conscious ever since my run-in at therapy, but I find the whole idea ridiculous. Is there a bigger trend I'm missing?
response:If it's someone I know, like from work or the dentist/Dr office, etc, I might not be too terribly rude back. One day a guy at work walked by me and said something like "Halloween is over." I turned back to face him and said, "that's right, Mike, and that's why you need a NEW hat!" He always wears old, stained ball caps...
That maybe so on your side of the pond, but here in the UK, our fedora champion is the author, the Late Sir Terry Pratchett.
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I was wearing my Akubra Balmoral at physical therapy a couple of weeks ago an older guy in the lobby stopped me at the door to ask if I had been "riding a horsey". Personally, I don't think it looks anything like a cowboy hat (my Akubra Snowy River, on the other hand...), but you guys can judge by the picture.
That said, I've seen quite a few jabs on social media about people who "haven't earned" their cowboy hat, including a very vicious post aimed at a police officer. I don't know what's spurred it, or if I've just become more self-conscious ever since my run-in at therapy, but I find the whole idea ridiculous. Is there a bigger trend I'm missing?
I could tell by Mike's facial expression that he got my meaning. A couple of days later he actually complimented me on my choice of Hawaiian shirt and silverbelly fedora.response:
"That's right, Mike, time for you to take that ridiculous mask off."