Flexmoney Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Man...who would have thought that all it would take to get inside everyone's head would be to wear my hat "wrong". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Even though wearing a cap backwards defeats the purpose of the design (except for welders), the hooded-sweatshirt fad is one I loathe. Most dudes I see wearing them tend to be (almost without fail) glancing about furtively--in keeping with the image and stereotype--and it frankly creeps me out. Especially here in Eugene, the bank robbery capital of the Quadrant, I swear. It's de rigueur wear for bank robberies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Interesting, there was a TV add that said something like "Don't judge me on my appearance". It never really worked for me - isn't appearance one of the main tools we use to let the world know who we are? (Or who we want the world to think we are? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 "...isn't appearance one of the main tools we use to let the world know who we are?" Yes, and we do it instinctively, no matter how much intellectual distance we try to place between that concept and ourselves. As animals we NEED to know if 'the other guy' is harmless or threatening. It's just natural. First impressions sometimes ARE critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Yes, and we do it instinctively, no matter how much intellectual distance we try to place between that concept and ourselves. As animals we NEED to know if 'the other guy' is harmless or threatening. It's just natural. First impressions sometimes ARE critical. Hmm, I don't think I am trying to distant myself from that concept... does it make me very unintellectual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 The hat thing becomes problem for me when it's done as a gang-sign. I've turned my hat around backwards many a time for purposeful reasons. Spend a little time living in gang territory and you'll understand why some people really pucker as soon as they see something that resembles gang sign. I'll do the world a favor and spare you the war stories on this one. But far be for me to tell anyone to how to run his/her life. You want to dress like Puff Daddy or Ice-T, it's your choice. Just do me a favor and ditch the hood off your sweatshirt and remove your sunglasses before you walk in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 But far be for me to tell you how to run your life. You want to dress like Puff Daddy or Ice-T, it's your choice. Just do me a favor and ditch the hood off your sweatshirt and remove your sunglasses before you walk in the bank. Eric, If that was addressed to me, then there's no need - I don't own any hooded sweatshirts, and the only pair of sunglasses I've got never leaves my car. I don't know who Puff Daddy is, but I think Ice-T is a musician or ??? whatever... My interests don't extend there. And I wholeheartedly agree that when entering public places where safety is of special concern it is polite not to make people nervous with your appearance. With my previous post I was symply entertaining myself with a thought that one can tend to escape a nature's call, or embrace it. As long as no harm is done, either way is... should I say "acceptable"? Well, to an extent, any way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 No hooded sweatshirt for me when I go into a bank...I always wear my Nixon mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 "...when I go into a bank...I always wear my Nixon mask." LOL!!!!Every Hallowe'en our bank puts up its little sign on the front door disallowing the wearing of masks inside the bank building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 "...when I go into a bank...I always wear my Nixon mask." LOL!!!!Every Hallowe'en our bank puts up its little sign on the front door disallowing the wearing of masks inside the bank building. Then I take it that face paint is acceptable? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 - isn't appearance one of the main tools we use to let the world know who we are? (Or who we want the world to think we are? ) Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy: For the apparel oft proclaims the man; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 For the apparel oft proclaims the man Eloquently and truthfully said, my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Or.... Your momma sure does dress you funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasag93 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I don't turn my hat around when sniping(prarie dogs). I like the shade the brim provides on high-noon sun. TXAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 The hat thing becomes problem for me when it's done as a gang-sign. I've turned my hat around backwards many a time for purposeful reasons. Spend a little time living in gang territory and you'll understand why some people really pucker as soon as they see something that resembles gang sign. I'll do the world a favor and spare you the war stories on this one. How many more stereotypes can we throw into this one. As someone who has lived in South Central LA, before, during and after the LA riots, wearing one's hat backwards and/or a hooded sweatshirt does not constitute gang affiliation. Maybe in the rural states where the perception is reality (i.e. what they see in the movies and in videos) but that doesn't happen in real life. In college, I remember a girl asking me if, 'this was the part of LA where we're supposed to wear red?'. After controlling myself from the laughter, it became evident that many peoples view of reality is simply based upon what they see on television and the ripple effects of same. Nevertheless: I will wear my hat backwards in a bank, in a mall, Or I will not wear the hat at all. It is my decision how I wear this hat of mine, If it's a problem, it's yours not mine. (My best Dr. Seuss impression for 15 seconds of thought). Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Trust Rich, if he went to USC, he WAS in the ghetto! Again, for the folks who are a little behind the times, a quick update: 1. hats to the back probably not gang related, more common amongst gang-bangers is cocked off to one side, usually over one of those synthetic skull cap thingies. Some other common apparel: baggy pants with one leg pulled up, flashy medallions on chains, Lugz or other hiking boots, basketball jerseys worn over t-shirts. 2. Puff Daddy is now P. Diddy. 3. The Sharks and The Jets don't really exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 "Then I take it that face paint is acceptable?" I'll have to ask my bank...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGYoung Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 In Miami, walking into a bank with a hoodie pulled tight will probably get you shot. Remember, Florida is a “shall issue” state and mostly every one I know carries “something”. I don’t believe that hat turned around has the same effect, but still, we can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I wonder if that is just the same old "generations" issue here. It is funny how when I was in my teens the adults would disapprove what we wore and how. Now when I am 3 times older, I look at my son's clothes and ... am I getting old? Appearance certainly carries a message, but it is so easy to misinterpret, so I guess it's not the hat what really matters, it's what under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 wearing one's hat backwards and/or a hooded sweatshirt does not constitute gang affiliation. Maybe in the rural states where the perception is reality (i.e. what they see in the movies and in videos) but that doesn't happen in real life. I don't live in LA for a reason. In some parts of the country hat position (cocked or backwards) does indicate gang affiliation or wannabe "affiliation" (which is as bad or worse as the wannabe has something to prove). We banned the practice at a previous company specifically because people were using the hat thing as a gang sign. I never said that hooded sweatshirts were used as gang sign. I regard deliberately concealing one's face in a public area as prime indicator that one is about to engage in criminal behavior. And quite frankly, as someone who gang-banger-wannabe assholes have tried to kill before (on two separate occasions), I'd like think I know what I'm talking about and know what I'm looking for when I see someone who I may consider to be a threat. But thanks for cluing me in anyway. I'll take it under advisement. [/Tactical Whactical Mode] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENE S Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Yes, what is with the people that wear them backwards ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 We wear hooded sweatshirts in Montana to keep the snow off. Got to wear the cap forward for that. By the way it is terrible here, no one (else) move here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm just waiting for the next trendy brainless fad of young dudes wearing their PANTS backwards (to match their hats). They're already wearing their pants too low to do any good anyway, so what the heck... it might be fun. Just TELL 'em it's hip to wear everything backwards and they WILL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Don't know 'bout that SG. Unless one is really "gifted" taking a pee would be a real challenge everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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