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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 11:22:42 GMT
This time around I thought I'd do something fun with the Death Match, where you all get to talk about yourselves and praise one another positively. Sounds great right?  . . . . Anyway so there I was, sat down, eating peyote one morning, thinking about Death Matches and group discussion, and with me being a spare-time psychiatrist of certain repute, naturally Edward De Bono sprung straight to mind. That's right, you guessed it............... so this week's Death Match is all about hats and personality.
So one day there you are walking up Festive Road from your house at No.52 and as you round the corner you see a fancy dress shop.
'Crumbs!' you think to yourself as you look into the window, 'Look at all those different hats. By golly that looks like a fun shop.'
... And before you know it a bell tinkles and you've entered the shop, causing a shop keeper wearing a fez to appear, as if by magic.
'Good day, Sir', says the shopkeeper. 'Can I help you at all?'
'Oh yes please, rather.' you reply excitedly. 'I say, I'd very much like to try on some of your hats.'
'Excellent Sir, excellent. We have a wide range of hats, hats for everyone and every occasion, which would you like to try on?'Well? Which hats will you choose to try on? Which hats do you think suit you and show off your personality best?
Pick 3 hats to sum up you and your personality.  As suggested by: Dr Stanton. |
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Post by ace5150 on Aug 4, 2019 11:42:46 GMT
Stetson for my love of Texas
Skull cap and Toque for what I wear at work
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 11:44:16 GMT
I picked my three. I went for: 1) Floral Bucket Hat, as I already have one and it looks very colourful. I always get complimented when I'm wearing this hat, particularly by women. Great for keeping the sun off you in a garden environment, ensures guaranteed camouflage when in a rain forest or near tropical plants; whilst at the same time making you look like the grooviest man about town. 2) The Davey Crockett. I have one of these too.. Someone brought me one back from Disneyland. Looks great when I'm getting back to basics and hunting stuff. It makes a real rugged, man's man hunter gatherer statement. 3) Wizard's Hat. I also have one of these, although most people can't see it because to the untrained eye it appears to be invisible. I use it when I'm telling stories and using my will to cause change in what would ordinarily conform; perfect for when I'm working my magick.  |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 11:49:48 GMT
If MIAS doesn't pick a tri-cornered pirates hat, then I'm calling him out  |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 11:52:44 GMT
Likewise comrade Daz, how come you haven't gone for a Russian Ushanka |
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Post by daz on Aug 4, 2019 11:54:43 GMT
After reading this thread I can only conclude you must have been on some sh** last night Lord Stanton. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 12:02:38 GMT
After reading this thread I can only conclude you must have been on some sh** last night Lord Stanton. No comment  I think it's a great fun Death Match though. I like hats. We can't just have DMs about which horrible celebrities we hate all the time, Daz.. Constant negativity leads to worry warts and increased age churning. |
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Post by daz on Aug 4, 2019 12:03:03 GMT
I have a freakishly huge head which makes hats very hard to find which fit. I'd like to say I need such a big head to contain my huge brain, but we all know by now that ain't the case.
The Russian Ushanka is a great hat and the MacKays shop I talk about on the forum sells them, but alas don't fit my head.
A sun hat to keep the sun off my bald head in the summer, likewise a wooly hat to keep the frost of my head and ears during the winter months and a flat cap just to keep me looking as stylish as you would expect of the man from Primark.
I do like Pork Pie hats, but one on me looks like a pea on top of a turnip and the real Rudeboys would probably give me a kicking for taking the P out of their look.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 12:10:32 GMT
I have a freakishly huge head which makes hats very hard to find which fit. I'd like to say I need such a big head to contain my huge brain, but we all know by now that ain't the case.
The Russian Ushanka is a great hat and the MacKays shop I talk about on the forum sells them, but alas don't fit my head.
A sun hat to keep the sun off my bald head in the summer, likewise a wooly hat to keep the frost of my head and ears during the winter months and a flat cap just to keep me looking as stylish as you would expect of the man from Primark.
I do like Pork Pie hats, but one on me looks like a pea on top of a turnip and the real Rudeboys would probably give me a kicking for taking the P out of their look.
You could try on a big baggy rasta hat? Be tight as a swimming cap on that massive heed of yours Daz, Have you seen that film So I Married An Axe Murderer? |
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Post by ace5150 on Aug 4, 2019 13:05:24 GMT
Pity you've not included the chav baseball cap (in burberry) in your list.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 14:15:01 GMT
Pity you've not included the chav baseball cap (in burberry) in your list. All baseball caps are chavvy. Doesn’t matter on the colour. Unless you’re playing baseball. Or unless you’re a trucker, then you’re aloud to wear a baseball cap but it’s got to be covered in oil spots and promoting a beer. |
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Post by thecraftyleek on Aug 4, 2019 18:50:05 GMT
Songs about hats:
I went for a Homburg - as the Procol Harum song is a classic - a pork pie and a sun hat. As someone who has a big head (yeah, really?!), I can rarely find a hat that fits me. But if I ever wear one, it’s to keep the sun off me.
I have a flat cap here in Ireland. It’s part of the National dress code. But I’d never vote for it even if I do wear it in the winter. Mrs Leek thinks it suits me.
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Post by ace5150 on Aug 4, 2019 18:55:22 GMT
And two others.....
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Post by barrythebook on Aug 4, 2019 19:39:39 GMT
I picked my three. I went for: 1) Floral Bucket Hat, as I already have one and it looks very colourful. I always get complimented when I'm wearing this hat, particularly by women. Great for keeping the sun off you in a garden environment, ensures guaranteed camouflage when in a rain forest or near tropical plants; whilst at the same time making you look like the grooviest man about town. 2) The Davey Crockett. I have one of these too.. Someone brought me one back from Disneyland. Looks great when I'm getting back to basics and hunting stuff. It makes a real rugged, man's man hunter gatherer statement. 3) Wizard's Hat. I also have one of these, although most people can't see it because to the untrained eye it appears to be invisible. I use it when I'm telling stories and using my will to cause change in what would ordinarily conform; perfect for when I'm working my magick. You see? Even you wont vote for that ridiculous summer hat that you wear to my BBQ's/summer gatherings. I've told you all along how wrong it is! |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 4, 2019 23:05:42 GMT
I picked my three. I went for: 1) Floral Bucket Hat, as I already have one and it looks very colourful. I always get complimented when I'm wearing this hat, particularly by women. Great for keeping the sun off you in a garden environment, ensures guaranteed camouflage when in a rain forest or near tropical plants; whilst at the same time making you look like the grooviest man about town. 2) The Davey Crockett. I have one of these too.. Someone brought me one back from Disneyland. Looks great when I'm getting back to basics and hunting stuff. It makes a real rugged, man's man hunter gatherer statement. 3) Wizard's Hat. I also have one of these, although most people can't see it because to the untrained eye it appears to be invisible. I use it when I'm telling stories and using my will to cause change in what would ordinarily conform; perfect for when I'm working my magick. You see? Even you wont vote for that ridiculous summer hat that you wear to my BBQ's/summer gatherings. I've told you all along how wrong it is! I did vote for it. It’s a floral bucket hat. |
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Post by Portland Road on Aug 7, 2019 20:27:56 GMT
….did Mr. Benn moonlight as the Home Pride man....?  |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 7, 2019 20:43:58 GMT
….did Mr. Benn moonlight as the Home Pride man....? I thought exactly the same thing when I chose the picture. |
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Post by jno on Aug 8, 2019 6:03:53 GMT
I have a few hats as it happens. As my hair needs a bit of miracle grow, I have been wearing them more and more recently. Also, I have been learning the harmonica too and it's customary for all harmonica players to wear hats. Gawd knows why. I usually play in a pork pie, maybe I'll try a turban at the next gig haha. |
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Post by fordcapri on Aug 8, 2019 12:12:57 GMT
I don't wear hats. Don't like them. Which is why I voted for the Crown. However... I did put this one on a couple of years ago (the crown was being enlarged and set with some more (fake) diamonds) and I post the picture now to give you all a good laugh...  P.S. I also voted for Balaclava and Dunce Hat. Obviously. |
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Post by jno on Aug 9, 2019 5:15:51 GMT
I reckon you could audition for a Mike Hammer remake there fordcapri. |
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Post by fordcapri on Aug 9, 2019 10:02:08 GMT
The beard has gone at the moment. However, the hat is lying on the floor somewhere, protecting the carpet from the sun. I may well go for both jobs as mentioned above.
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Post by mybodyguard on Aug 9, 2019 17:31:39 GMT
What, no beer guzzling hat in the poll?   |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 10, 2019 4:16:40 GMT
What, no beer guzzling hat in the poll? Sadly not. Though I suppose you could go for party hat. |
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Post by chopper on Aug 20, 2019 19:55:01 GMT
The only hat I have is a cap, a bit like the one Lennon wore in the mid 60’s. I nearly bought a cap the other day, it was a kind of hybrid of a Stetson and a conventional flat cap. I passed on it in the end, as I was on my own and felt I required a “2nd opinion” if I ever lose my hair, I will revisit!......
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Post by ltd on Aug 20, 2019 20:13:42 GMT
I'm off to a festival this weekend. The venue is indoors but with the promise of half decent weather I will be taking my sun hat for the longeurs in between acts. Got it from the local army surplus store and it's German jager colour scheme. Makes me look like a cross between Farmer Palmer and a DDR border guard.
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Post by mybodyguard on Aug 20, 2019 23:27:54 GMT
The number one hat in America, by far, is the baseball hat. Any given day out in public or at any given event, they will be the most worn hats every time.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 21, 2019 17:17:11 GMT
The number one hat in America, by far, is the baseball hat. Any given day out in public or at any given event, they will be the most worn hats every time. Hats can tell you a lot about people. Whole nations of people in fact. |
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Post by daz on Aug 21, 2019 18:45:41 GMT
I'm off to a festival this weekend. The venue is indoors but with the promise of half decent weather I will be taking my sun hat for the longeurs in between acts. Got it from the local army surplus store and it's German jager colour scheme. Makes me look like a cross between Farmer Palmer and a DDR border guard. You should have asked Arch for a loan of his one, you could clear the sun loungers in double quick time if they get a bit crowded with that thing on, but then again you would possibly clear the entire festival if you were brave enough. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 21, 2019 19:46:58 GMT
I'm off to a festival this weekend. The venue is indoors but with the promise of half decent weather I will be taking my sun hat for the longeurs in between acts. Got it from the local army surplus store and it's German jager colour scheme. Makes me look like a cross between Farmer Palmer and a DDR border guard. You should have asked Arch for a loan of his one, you could clear the sun loungers in double quick time if they get a bit crowded with that thing on, but then again you would possibly clear the entire festival if you were brave enough.  |
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Post by KarinB on Aug 23, 2019 6:49:22 GMT
Well I want the princess crown.  But not a lot of sun coverage given by diamonds so on a hot day better grab the floral bucket or sun hat.  |
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But not a lot of sun coverage given by diamonds so on a hot day better grab the floral bucket or sun hat. 