Hats, Helmets, Vaquero, Aussies or Whatever Need to Come Back

[Terri Schehr]

8 hours ago, IllianaLancerContra said:

I understand it was possible to hide all kinds of stuff in those hats. 

 Not me, of course. One guy kept weed in his hat. 

[TOC]

22 hours ago, Sutasaurus said:

We all know that grass doesn’t grow on a busy street.

And it also doesn't grow on a parking lot.

[keystone3ply]

3 hours ago, Terri Schehr said:

 Not me, of course. One guy kept weed in his hat. 

Hopefully it was the tall shako; "you gotta keep your powder dry". 😁

Edited April 7, 2023 by keystone3ply
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[Terri Schehr]

1 hour ago, keystone3ply said:

Hopefully it was tall shako; "you gotta keep your powder dry". 😁

It was in that thing.  I saw him take it out and fire up in those trees behind the back stands in Whitewater. 

[Mello Dude]

10 hours ago, Jeff Ream said:

when i marched, over my years, i wore a shako, aussie and helmet. i wish i could have worn nothing but my hair.

 

if it works for the show, who cares? 

Hair was optional? 🙂

[craiga]

I kind of come at this from a different perspective. While I DO love modern drum corps, I still prefer some kind of Headwear.  As a visual person, I just think Headwear helps with uniformity...especially from the stands.  I get that for indoor, facial expressions and the ability to emote are paramount.  But, in a venue such as Lucas Oil, San Antonio, or even Allentown there is little if any benefit to bare heads.

I'm not saying it needs to be shakos or aussies with plumes,  but any kind of uniform Headwear enhances the look....much more so than bare heads of different hair colorings and styles.

Apparently, I'm not alone in my thinking. It seems that many corps this summer are bringing back some kind of hat/head covering.

[Phantom56]

I enjoy seeing the kids faces and hairstyles. Makes for a more personal experience for me.

[Sutasaurus]

14 hours ago, Terri Schehr said:

1978. I struggle to describe what it was like wearing that thing. I now have a lifelong aversion to hats.

And Quaker Oats.

[lowend]

Headgear is part of a uniform.  Drum corps doesn't have uniforms anymore; it has costumes.  Headgear looks good with uniforms.  Headgear looks silly with costumes.  I miss uniforms.

[KVG_DC]

20 hours ago, Jurassic Lancer said:

I think men should start wearing fedoras again. And I am angry that they don’t. 

i wear a fedora.  I get lots of compliments on it.