Comments on: The Hat, and Why It’s Mine http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/ Where every man is king. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:06:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alex http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-22004 Alex Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:54:42 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-22004 Gawker chimes in on what they've called the "Trapper Hat" : http://gawker.com/news/what-is-up-with/what-is-up-with-trapper-hats-234010.php Gawker chimes in on what they’ve called the “Trapper Hat” :

http://gawker.com/news/what-is-up-with/what-is-up-with-trapper-hats-234010.php

]]> By: david http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-11750 david Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:47:58 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-11750 apropos of nothing, nordstrom is having its half yearly sale for men right now. check it out at nordstroms.com. cheers, apropos of nothing, nordstrom is having its half yearly sale for men right now. check it out at nordstroms.com. cheers,

]]> By: Al http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4343 Al Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:00:49 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4343 I spent some time in mother ukraine this year, and while there found the biggest dang shopka (fur hat with flaps) that money could buy, and while it's not pulled out often, imo anything that can pull a fletch esque "6'6, 6'9 with The Hat" scenario is worth it's weight in shiny kopek's. The raccoon fur is an amazing approach to The Hat. I spent some time in mother ukraine this year, and while there found the biggest dang shopka (fur hat with flaps) that money could buy, and while it’s not pulled out often, imo anything that can pull a fletch esque “6′6, 6′9 with The Hat” scenario is worth it’s weight in shiny kopek’s. The raccoon fur is an amazing approach to The Hat.

]]> By: Alex http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4237 Alex Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:53:28 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4237 Thanks for the great responses, folks. And wow, now I'm inspired. Yes, I think a photo album of The Hat in action is in order. Kat, if you want to scan those pictures, that would be fab. I'd love to see them! Thanks for the great responses, folks. And wow, now I’m inspired. Yes, I think a photo album of The Hat in action is in order.

Kat, if you want to scan those pictures, that would be fab. I’d love to see them!

]]> By: OnTheRoad http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4211 OnTheRoad Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:56:27 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4211 I too have felt this brotherhood though with another item of clothing -- the kilt. Just 2 weeks ago as I wore my kilt in Hilton Head, my wife and I came upon another kilted man. Different tartan, same wonderfulness. He knew and I knew that we each were more comfortable than any other man for miles around. He knew and I knew that given a choice any lady would approach us rather than the next guy in khakis. I can't wait to wear mine again.... I too have felt this brotherhood though with another item of clothing — the kilt. Just 2 weeks ago as I wore my kilt in Hilton Head, my wife and I came upon another kilted man. Different tartan, same wonderfulness. He knew and I knew that we each were more comfortable than any other man for miles around. He knew and I knew that given a choice any lady would approach us rather than the next guy in khakis. I can’t wait to wear mine again….

]]> By: RawheaD http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4209 RawheaD Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:46:54 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4209 I bought The Hat in NY right around 98-99, after forever wanting one since I'd seen Helmut wear one in Jim Jarmusch's "Night on Earth". Being in Boston now, there are few apparel items I treasure more that The Hat, especially during these winter months. Great entry! I bought The Hat in NY right around 98-99, after forever wanting one since I’d seen Helmut wear one in Jim Jarmusch’s “Night on Earth”. Being in Boston now, there are few apparel items I treasure more that The Hat, especially during these winter months. Great entry!

]]> By: sgMikeG http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4207 sgMikeG Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:27:41 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4207 In the deep dark woods of Maine, where I hail from, we have been wearing Mad Bomber hats since before my time. I am glad our little "fashion trend" is catching on in the civilized world. In the deep dark woods of Maine, where I hail from, we have been wearing Mad Bomber hats since before my time. I am glad our little “fashion trend” is catching on in the civilized world.

]]> By: Paul D. http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4205 Paul D. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:13:46 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4205 I have a similar hat. We lived in Soviet Moscow for 2 years when my dad worked at the US embassy there. For next to nothing in "real dollars" dad bought a rabbit-fur <i>shapka</i>, which is a fairly common Russian winter hat in that style. You can wear it up like that, or fold the flaps down over your ears (which almost nobody does). Even the Russian cops wear them in the winter. Dad gave me the hat a few years ago, but it doesn't fit my exceptionally big-brain, bulbous head. Shame. It's a cool hat. I have a similar hat.

We lived in Soviet Moscow for 2 years when my dad worked at the US embassy there. For next to nothing in “real dollars” dad bought a rabbit-fur shapka, which is a fairly common Russian winter hat in that style. You can wear it up like that, or fold the flaps down over your ears (which almost nobody does). Even the Russian cops wear them in the winter.

Dad gave me the hat a few years ago, but it doesn’t fit my exceptionally big-brain, bulbous head.

Shame. It’s a cool hat.

]]> By: randy http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4198 randy Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:32:55 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4198 I eagerly anticipate The Hat's flickr set I eagerly anticipate The Hat’s flickr set

]]> By: Kat http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4194 Kat Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:08:25 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4194 Yay! woman skinning! Alex - don't you have a number of pictures of others rocking The Hat? The Hat really deserves it's own gallery, for illustrative purposes of just how many people can rock it in different ways. I know at home I have one of you in your death metal renn faire outfit with The Hat from the night we went to the show with the peanut butter and banana sandwiches. oh, and a very ^ Minerva picture with the hat as well. let me know if you want me to scan them. Yay! woman skinning! Alex – don’t you have a number of pictures of others rocking The Hat? The Hat really deserves it’s own gallery, for illustrative purposes of just how many people can rock it in different ways. I know at home I have one of you in your death metal renn faire outfit with The Hat from the night we went to the show with the peanut butter and banana sandwiches. oh, and a very ^ Minerva picture with the hat as well. let me know if you want me to scan them.

]]> By: Xtine http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4193 Xtine Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:50:56 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4193 It's true--owning the style and wearing it with confidence makes all the difference. Normally I'd associate The Hat more with an Ed Gein kind of look, but you wear it well. I remember the first time I saw you in it. I was struck more with an admiration of your bold style than by an association with woman-skinning. That came later. It’s true–owning the style and wearing it with confidence makes all the difference. Normally I’d associate The Hat more with an Ed Gein kind of look, but you wear it well. I remember the first time I saw you in it. I was struck more with an admiration of your bold style than by an association with woman-skinning.
That came later.

]]> By: MZ http://dethroner.com/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/comment-page-1/#comment-4192 MZ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:49:07 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/12/12/the-hat-and-why-its-mine/#comment-4192 As a Canadian, let me say: Welcome! There is still much for us to teach you, but the hat is a good start. And you've probably noticed already, but the women love that kind of hat. If you look goofy in it, they'll notice you, and most will either want to pet your hat or express cutesy horror at its being real rabbit. And if the woman is genuinely revolted or angry at the thought of you wearing real fur, to hell with her - she's not going out with you for steaks anyway. As a Canadian, let me say: Welcome! There is still much for us to teach you, but the hat is a good start.

And you’ve probably noticed already, but the women love that kind of hat. If you look goofy in it, they’ll notice you, and most will either want to pet your hat or express cutesy horror at its being real rabbit.

And if the woman is genuinely revolted or angry at the thought of you wearing real fur, to hell with her – she’s not going out with you for steaks anyway.

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