There is some anti-hat propaganda going on...

[GHT]

Let's be careful not to weigh this into politics.

Sorry Edward, I never gave it a thought.

I beg to differ.
I definitely recall the phrase being in common usage over fifty years ago.

Don't be silly, you are much too young to be that old.

 

[scottyrocks]

Whatever it is, ignorance and/or trolling, the inet has given voice to any and every mean-spirited cretin to stand (sit) on a soap box (keyboard) to preach and be heard (seen).

 

[JackieMatra]

Sorry Edward, I never gave it a thought.

Don't be silly, you are much too young to be that old.

I'll assume that was meant as a compliment.

 

[GHT]

I'll assume that was meant as a compliment.

Correct!

 

[Frunobulax]

I beg to differ.
I definitely recall the phrase being in common usage over fifty years ago.

I've heard it all my life, as well. I'm 55.

It's Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr., yes, if that's who you mean.

But of course!!

There are stories of him hustling pool here in Dayton while doing vaudeville/comedy tours on the 40s.

 

[Frunobulax]

Whatever it is, ignorance and/or trolling, the inet has given voice to any and every mean-spirited cretin to stand (sit) on a soap box (keyboard) to preach and be heard (seen).

It has it's good points, too - funny cat pictures.

And I found a great recipe for Red Bean Bisque yesterday...

 

[GHT]

I've heard it all my life, as well. I'm 55.

You are 55? Then who is the young upstart on the: "What Hat Are You Wearing" thread, with the same forum name as your good self?

 

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"It's Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr., yes, if that's who you mean."
JackieMatra

Not that I was ever a great tea drinker, but he did have Fine Taste.

Regards,
J T

 

[Frunobulax]

You are 55? Then who is the young upstart on the: "What Hat Are You Wearing" thread, with the same forum name as your good self?

 

[scotchdrinker]

I believe that photo of McQueen and Gleason was taken during a break in filming of the movie " A soldier in the Rain". A great show, haven't seen it in years.

 

[ScionPI2005]

How nice of the author to recommend wearing a baseball cap...I think I want to retch.

And if my hats are making my friends sad...I need new friends...

 

[Rodney]

I don't think the guy has a clue about a proper fedora. Comparing the ones he shows in his pictures to a classic fedora is like comparing a beat up minivan to a Rolls Royce. They're both cars so they're both the same right?
I can't say I've ever been a fan of ball caps.
Rodney

 

[TheDane]

It would have been reassuring, if my generation sounded just a little more enlightened and intelligent, when we back in the 60s and 70s compared our (grand)parents' clothing habits to our own.

Unfortunately I'm afraid, that is not the case, though!