Comments on: Do you think it is silly that people are still wearing cowboy hats?

By: politicallyyours

politicallyyours — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:14:59 +0000

Cowboy hats are worn for the same reason sombreros are --- to shield the head from the blazing sun..
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By: Curtis B

Curtis B — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:26:59 +0000

The hat has many uses above and beyond looks. A felt hat keeps you warm in the winter and keeps rain and snow off your face, and off your neck. A straw hat keeps some rain off your face, but it helps immensly to keep the sun out of your eyes and keeps the head shaded.

As for being a cowboy, there should be a distinction between the profession and the lifestyle/attitude/culture. I wasn’t exactly raised in a saddle, but many of the values instilled in me are more closely atuned to the cowboy way. I may not punch cattle for a living, but I wouldn’t call myself a poser, either.
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By: DS

DS — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:45:59 +0000

I agree with you. I grew up on a ranch and even owned cows. So, I'm about as close to a real cowboy as anyone on here can get. I think they're uncomfortable and look stupid. I also think riding horses is highly over-rated. However, theoretically, they will keep your head cooler just as those funny hats chefs wear.
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By: regerugged

regerugged — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:57:59 +0000

I live in the "southwest." Southwestern Pennsylvania, that is. I like cowboy hats. I don’t wear one. It would look out of place around here.
I like the old style cavalry hats the First Cav wears. I think the entire military should switch to those instead of flying saucer caps or berets.
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By: bill g

bill g — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:41:59 +0000

no sillier than jokers wearing baseball caps back to front .
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By: nive d

nive d — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:01:59 +0000

Nothing funny about it.

Also we all wear jeans , and how many of us work in mines.
I guess it was a made for them.

It’s just about style ,comfort,and good looks .
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By: benndeb8

benndeb8 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:47:59 +0000

it only looks good on the guys who actually live that life. Some men really look stupid in them.
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By: gibson8026

gibson8026 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:38:59 +0000

i think they r cute on a girl anyways and on some guys they look sexy thanks for asking and for the points:)
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By: RichyBaby

RichyBaby — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:06:59 +0000

I'd love to wear a cowboy hat because the sun affects my eyes badly. Cowboy boots I wore when I was a teenager and in early 20s. Not anymore. I think I'd still wear them but its not my style these days.
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By: Eddy

Eddy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:50:59 +0000

Well it's just their style. Some wear dreadlocks, others wear leather clothes, cowboys wear cowboy hats...
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