Those hats we were making fun of...

[Aureliano]

I don't remember the name of the thread and who started it but I'm sure that, once you see the picture, you'll know inmediately what I'm talking about.It wasn't that long ago either.
I think a fellow lounger saw this ugly hats at a wal-mart or similar store advertised as fedoras. I honestly didn't think I will ever see one of these things on the street, least of all, on someone's head. I felt a little dizzy*yucky* and had to go outside to get a breath of fresh air (just kidding ) How can one call that a fedora! The location is the museum of modern art bookstore.

 

[Blackthorn]

Be afraid, be very afraid!!

The pic on the previous thread was taken at a Walgreen's. Here's the link:

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=43437&highlight=face+evil

 

[Aureliano]

 

[Roninjedi]

Just remember not to claw your own eyes out or that will be the last thing you ever see. *yucky*

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Ah, could that be considered "modern art"?

 

[Blackthorn]

Just remember not to claw your own eyes out or that will be the last thing you ever see. *yucky*

lol lol :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I think it's hilarious that you're sneaking behind him taking his picture to show us here. lol :eusa_clap

 

[Dewhurst]

More jumping on "definitions" of fedora? Sheesh. It never ends. It's almost, but not quite, as bad as the "real" hat people.

 

[Blackthorn]

More jumping on "definitions" of fedora? Sheesh. It never ends. It's almost, but not quite, as bad as the "real" hat people.

Maybe not defining fedoras, as defining good taste in fedoras. Sheesh.

 

[Aureliano]

I think it's hilarious that you're sneaking behind him taking his picture to show us here. lol :eusa_clap

I couldn't help it Gene! It reminded me of that other thread with the walgreens hats. speaking of definitions, and to use a poor analogy, would you define a smart car as a classic? same thing with hats, I thing. That ugly thing is a hat sure, but not a fedora IMHO, sheeesh!

 

[Caity Lynn]

I have one. BUUUUUUUT it's not plaid, it's a sensible black with small pin stripes.


first hat, and easier to wear, trash, and ease into the whole 'hat thing'

however, I would never wear one of THOSE.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Hey ......that's my brother !!!!!:fedora:

 

[ScionPI2005]

I think it's hilarious that you're sneaking behind him taking his picture to show us here. lol :eusa_clap

I thought that was funny too. However, I guess in these days where everyone has a cell phone, and a lot of people have theirs out and about at any given time, it's not that strange.

I guess there's a market for everything....including those hats...[huh]

 

[Geronimo]

lol
Still, that hat does have a definite purpose. The guy could enjoy long walks in areas that have hunting season, and must differentiate himself from prey for the myopic hunters.
Or it could be a guy who does a lot of walking period. The blaze orange helps cars to spot him as he's traipsing around the city, like the vests worn by construction workers. So it keeps the rain and the cars off of him.

 

[Dewhurst]

Maybe not defining fedoras, as defining good taste in fedoras. Sheesh.

Defining "good taste"? Isn't that like proving a book is "good"? What objective criteria would you use?

Aesthetic values are so wildly different.

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Defining "good taste"? Isn't that like proving a book is "good"? What objective criteria would you use?
Aesthetic values are so wildly different.

......THAT hat!

-dixon cannon

 

[CRH]

Defining "good taste"? Isn't that like proving a book is "good"? What objective criteria would you use?

Aesthetic values are so wildly different.

Poetry, I think, Mr. Dewhurst has been the objective method for measuring aesthetic values for the last few thousand years or so. Since I've been living I have, however, noticed that the Psychologists and other behavioral scientists are giving the poets a run for their money.

What bothers me most about these funky plaid lids is that I would look good in one. I'm tempted to march down to Walmart and pick one up to prove it. If I'm lucky I'll find a matching zebra striped shirt to match - on sale, of course.

 

[Aureliano]

Defining "good taste"? Isn't that like proving a book is "good"? What objective criteria would you use?

Aesthetic values are so wildly different.

For me, in this case, it's not about judging aesthetics. If the guy likes it, good for him. What bothers me is the fact that they market this hats as fedoras when they are not. [huh]

 

[Blackthorn]

For me, in this case, it's not about judging aesthetics. If the guy likes it, good for him. What bothers me is the fact that they market this hats as fedoras when they are not. [huh]

You have said it far better than I could have, Aureliano. My sentiments exactly. I have no problem with anyone wearing anything they want. I'm a libertarian. Just don't call it what it isn't.

 

[Feraud]

For me, in this case, it's not about judging aesthetics. If the guy likes it, good for him. What bothers me is the fact that they market this hats as fedoras when they are not. [huh]

And how exactly is this not a fedora?

Is it the material?
The pattern?
The brim length, color?
How exactly did you observe the marketing of this hat at the museum bookshop?