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68TriShield
04-27-2010, 07:19 AM
When you see,talk to or do business with someone wearing a baseball cap backwards;does it affect that persons credibility with you?

The reason I ask is it does with me,quite a bit. I might be being unfair but it's a pet peeve with me.

Disclaimer:this doesn't mean I don't like you if that's how you wear your hat :)

Tripp
04-27-2010, 07:29 AM
I don't like the backwards hat thing, I wouldn't say it gives me a bad impression of anyone. To me, its a bit like saying people who wear black socks with sneakers make a bad impression...

Volt
04-27-2010, 07:33 AM
Unless they are catching for a baseball team - yep. It makes about as much sense to me as wearing a pair of pants backwards..... (or down to your knees).

loki
04-27-2010, 07:34 AM
depending on the hat, i generally wear it like that. Course I'm not one for hats either unless I didn't have time to make myself presentable that day in which case I'll wear it backward or if i'm going to be in the sun, in which case I'll wear it forward

PeteSB75
04-27-2010, 07:36 AM
Personally, the only time I will wear a baseball cap backwards is when I am in the gym and the brim is getting in my way. I don't hold it against kids, but adults I will. If you are a 40 year old man, you should know better than to wear your hat in public that way. :2

hotreds
04-27-2010, 07:38 AM
I'll ask them if they are a submarine captain or a baseball catcher. If you don't want a brim, get a beanie!

Mugen910
04-27-2010, 07:55 AM
Personally, the only time I will wear a baseball cap backwards is when I am in the gym and the brim is getting in my way. I don't hold it against kids, but adults I will. If you are a 40 year old man, you should know better than to wear your hat in public that way. :2

:tpd:

if it's concerning business then yes I hold it against them but then again I'm not a fan of wearing a baseball cap backwards, sideways or both at the same time. I learned at an early age that people are very quick to judge on appearance so it's best that you do and say things in the mannerisms that you want them to revere to get your point and personality across.

jmsremax
04-27-2010, 07:59 AM
Wearing a hat backwards isn't an issue with me. It's the kids that buy the most obnoxious color hats (i.e. orange red sox hat with some funky art on it :confused:) wear it sideways while leaving the tags on.

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 07:59 AM
:tpd:

if it's concerning business then yes I hold it against them but then again I'm not a fan of wearing a baseball cap backwards, sideways or both at the same time. I learned at an early age that people are very quick to judge on appearance so it's best that you do and say things in the mannerisms that you want them to revere to get your point and personality across.

Well stated Bao.

replicant_argent
04-27-2010, 08:04 AM
I'll ask them if they are a submarine captain or a baseball catcher. If you don't want a brim, get a beanie!

Yep, that's my view.
Sub Captain, Catcher, or Silent Bob. (He gets a bye). other than that, Fail. You look like an idiot, and if you are over the age of 18, you should know better.
That being said, go ahead. I will just make fun of you. Maybe I will put my pants on backwards to make you feel more at home.


Credibility in a business setting of any kind? NONE, Dave.


On the other hand, if it's Tom?


er....




Nice hat, Tom..........



:D

Wanger
04-27-2010, 08:42 AM
NEVER wear a baseball hat in a business setting...unless you're meeting at a baseball game. LOL

Backwards doesn't bother me...cocked off to the side does, however. It just makes the person look like a clown, no matter what their age is.

kelmac07
04-27-2010, 08:55 AM
Prefer to wear mine to the front...but hey, to each their own.

Veritas
04-27-2010, 08:56 AM
Backwards doesn't bother me...cocked off to the side does, however. It just makes the person look like a clown, no matter what their age is.
:tpd:

E.J.
04-27-2010, 08:57 AM
I wear my hat backwards at least half the time.....maybe more if we take visors out of the equation, which are always worn brim forward. Never thought much about it.... I am no youngster either....


Hat in a business setting?



Of course people are going to judge me on my appearance, I am okay with it. I judge all the time, including the hat half cocked, the tag/sticker left on ect...

Starscream
04-27-2010, 09:05 AM
I wear my fitted hats backward all the time, but not in a business setting (don't wear hats at all then). I don't wear a hat backwards at baseball practice either. When I'm out and about town or wherever, if I have a hat on, there's a 50/50 chance that it's on backwards. I've been doing it that way since Griffey Jr. made it fashionable.

poker
04-27-2010, 09:09 AM
My opinion? It looks silly most of the time.
Doing business with someone wearing a cap backwards? In the industry Im involved in, wearing ANY cap is unprofessional.

...and I wear hats all the time when not at work, but never backwards or half cocked. I also buy pants that actually fit and not hang halfway down either.

One thing I noticed as of late when playing poker at the casinos are a few folks starting to wear their sunglasses (usually fake designer type) upside down on their face. Cracks me up. Seriously stupid looking.

E.J.
04-27-2010, 09:10 AM
Yes, good point.... In my World, the only cap that should ever be worn backwards is a fitted cap.

replicant_argent
04-27-2010, 09:20 AM
I've been doing it that way since Griffey Jr. made it fashionable.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bEBzZgZ5Tmc/R8X9JOA3miI/AAAAAAAABbw/-_IWjN67dYI/s1600-h/zubaz1.jpg
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/stupid-kids-spandex.jpg

Just because it is "fashionable" doesn't make it ok... ;)

chippewastud79
04-27-2010, 09:23 AM
I don't work in the professional world so I don't run into people who would seem out of place if they were wearing a baseball cap. I wear hats because I have too much hair, the problem is I am always messing with it (some sort of ADD) and it ends up forward or backwards depending on which way my mind tells me to reposition it in. Nothing about a style for me, just a subconscious decision to move my hat around. :2

St. Lou Stu
04-27-2010, 09:31 AM
If you're truly talking business or having something other than an impromptu discussion where you caught an individual up to his elbows in work, then it is something that gives me a bad impression.

The way you present yourself is a direct reflection of the what others perceive they can expect from you. Like it or not.

cricky101
04-27-2010, 09:57 AM
I don't even think I see too many backwards hats these days - a lot fewer than a few years ago anyway. Now the sideways or tilted hat - yeah, I see a lot of those and don't get it.

icehog3
04-27-2010, 10:22 AM
When you see someone wearing a baseball cap backwards;does it affect that persons credibility with you?

The reason I ask is it does with me,quite a bit. I might be being unfair but it's a pet peeve with me.



If you are a 40 year old man, you should know better than to wear your hat in public that way. :2

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/SHIVCornhole-1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bunnycry.jpg

replicant_argent
04-27-2010, 10:33 AM
[QUOTE=icehog3;841578]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/SHIVCornhole-1.jpg

Yep, that's the pic I was thinking of.




Nice hat, Tom. :r

poker
04-27-2010, 10:35 AM
:r:r:r:r

icehog3
04-27-2010, 10:35 AM
Nice hat, Tom. :r

I like it just fine, Pete. :)

Mpython24
04-27-2010, 10:36 AM
http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hat-fail.jpg

Maybe sometimes it is about the "look." I dunno, I am not a backwards kinda guy.

Ashcan Bill
04-27-2010, 10:41 AM
I was going to make a comment.

Then I saw Tom's photo. Uh, nice hat.

I'll just be moving along now................

Mugen910
04-27-2010, 10:41 AM
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/SHIVCornhole-1.jpg


OMG Tom you have shirts with sleeves? :r

icehog3
04-27-2010, 10:42 AM
In all seriousness, the only time I wear a ball cap is when I have bed-head, or hockey-head, before I get a shower. Don't really like wearing hats in general...but when I do wear a ballcap, I prefer it backwards. Sue me. :r

jmsremax
04-27-2010, 10:48 AM
I got your back Tom!

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/Picture093.jpg

St. Lou Stu
04-27-2010, 10:49 AM
http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hat-fail.jpg

Maybe sometimes it is about the "look." I dunno, I am not a backwards kinda guy.

You did see that is a Cubs hat, no?
Their fans don't know any better! :r

kelmac07
04-27-2010, 10:58 AM
You did see that is a Cubs hat, no?
Their fans don't know any better! :r

Cubs fan wear their hats backwards so noone can see who they are rooting for. :r :r :r

Volt
04-27-2010, 11:06 AM
OK, epic fail! This ones RG! :r

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hat-fail.jpg

Maybe sometimes it is about the "look." I dunno, I am not a backwards kinda guy.

Lucky_Hippo
04-27-2010, 11:09 AM
Nope. Business is buiness and hats are hats. One doesn't have anything to do with the other in my mind. If I respect you enough to discuss business matters, I probably don't care what your taste in fashion is at that point.

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 11:10 AM
So far so good,thanks for the replies!

Who can tell me the reasoning behind this practice? Obviously I have no clue so please enlighten me :)

KenyanSandBoa
04-27-2010, 11:12 AM
I think I would be fired if I wore a hat to work. We're barely allowed to be seen not wearing a full suit (which sucks). Personally, I'm not a fan of the backwards hat thing. I very rarely wear a hat, but if I do it's facing front...and straight.

I have worn them backwards, but it's usually if I'm fishing and the sun is destroying the back of my neck...

poker
04-27-2010, 11:22 AM
:r

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/ear0874l.jpg

T.G
04-27-2010, 11:33 AM
So far so good,thanks for the replies!

Who can tell me the reasoning behind this practice? Obviously I have no clue so please enlighten me :)

I have no clue why wearing a cap backwards has become fashionable. While I can't say that they started the practice, I will say that the music industry and other cleb types sure seem to have popularized the practice.

When I weld, I wear a fireproof baseball cap backwards under my hood because I don't really care for hot slag and sparks in my hair and running down the back of my neck to inside my leathers. Also, I don't bother to turn it around when I take my hood off.

But I really doubt that all those people are imitating me. If they are, I want royalties dammit.

Ashcan Bill
04-27-2010, 11:38 AM
So far so good,thanks for the replies!

Who can tell me the reasoning behind this practice? Obviously I have no clue so please enlighten me :)

If you're riding a bike or driving in a convertible, the wind can catch under the bill and bye bye hat. Wearing them backwards in those two cases will likely allow you to hang onto your lid. Other than that, I haven't a clue either (unless you're a U Boat skipper :r).

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 12:05 PM
When I weld, I wear a fireproof baseball cap backwards under my hood because I don't really care for hot slag and sparks in my hair and running down the back of my neck to inside my leathers. Also, I don't bother to turn it around when I take my hood off.
I do this too with a welding helmet on.
If you're riding a bike or driving in a convertible, the wind can catch under the bill and bye bye hat. Wearing them backwards in those two cases will likely allow you to hang onto your lid. Other than that, I haven't a clue either (unless you're a U Boat skipper :r).

I haven't lost a hat yet in the GS Bill :rolleyes:

T.G
04-27-2010, 12:11 PM
I do this too with a welding helmet on.


You're older than I am, does that mean I owe you royalites?

Crap.

replicant_argent
04-27-2010, 12:13 PM
I do this too with a welding helmet on.


I haven't lost a hat yet in the GS Bill :rolleyes:
This guy doesn't have a convertible, either.



and is that Tom with a beard and a hangover?

St. Lou Stu
04-27-2010, 12:14 PM
I haven't lost a hat yet in the GS Bill :rolleyes:

Man Dave, you must drive like an old man!:D

replicant_argent
04-27-2010, 12:17 PM
Man Dave, you must drive like an old man!:D

Anything over 35 and Dave wears his Simpson Full Face with the flames on it.

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 12:17 PM
Man Dave, you must drive like an old man!:D

Yea,I barely scratch 100mph :D

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 12:19 PM
You're older than I am, does that mean I owe you royalites?

Crap.

If I am older I reckon so. I'm only 52 though.

KenyanSandBoa
04-27-2010, 12:22 PM
This guy doesn't have a convertible, either.

:r:r:r

I sent that pic to my father...he's a project manager for a construction company...I'm sure he'll appreciate that one.

akumushi
04-27-2010, 12:24 PM
A fully backward baseball cap does make for a slight ding in credibility in my perception, however, the sideways/diagonally backward or forward cap makes one look absolutely retarded IMHO. Case in point:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1021/1438319385_2b61fa9d99.jpg

Darrell
04-27-2010, 12:32 PM
I have a big collection of fitted hats and 9/10 I always wear it backwards. Straight backwards, not crooked, not sideways, just backwards. It's comfortable to me and I like it.

Why would you base someones credibility off of how they wear their baseball cap? That's ignorant. :2

pnoon
04-27-2010, 12:36 PM
I have a big collection of fitted hats and 9/10 I always wear it backwards. Straight backwards, not crooked, not sideways, just backwards. It's comfortable to me and I like it.

Why would you base someones credibility off of how they wear their baseball cap? That's ignorant. :2

The same way you base someone's credibility when you look at pics on peopleofwalmart.com. It's far from ignorant. It's called perception. And it's reality. Now if you were to base someone's intelligence, on how they wear their cap, that's a different story.

T.G
04-27-2010, 12:38 PM
If I am older I reckon so. I'm only 52 though.

If you're been welding for over 22-23 years of that, I probably do.

Royalties will be paid in 6013s.

Ashcan Bill
04-27-2010, 12:39 PM
I haven't lost a hat yet in the GS Bill :rolleyes:

Airflow dynamics. I lost a couple in my old Triumph. Also had a ragtop VW that damn near blew your hair off. :r

Darrell
04-27-2010, 12:40 PM
The same way you base someone's credibility when you look at pics on peopleofwalmart.com. It's far from ignorant. It's reality. Now if you were to base someone's intelligence, on how they wear their cap, that's a different story.

See I disagree. I think it's very ignorant. Someones credibility has nothing to do with how they wear their baseball cap. The two are in no way related to each other. To say that someones credibility is in question because of that would be like saying if you wear slacks and a jacket with your collar open at a business function then you can't be trusted.

itzfrank
04-27-2010, 12:43 PM
I appear to have misunderstood the question...

Baseball caps were not meant to be worn backwards.... Shade your face not you ego.

pnoon
04-27-2010, 12:46 PM
See I disagree. I think it's very ignorant. Someones credibility has nothing to do with how they wear their baseball cap. The two are in now way related to each other. To say that someones credibility is in question because of that would be like saying if you wear slacks and a jacket with your collar open at a business function then you can't be trusted.

Well, we'll have to disagree, then. IMO, credibility is subjective based on perception and if you are percieved as looking goofy becuse your hat is backwards, then that perception is real. Try going to a job interview at a bank dressed in a tank top, shorts, and flipflops. The perception is that you don't give a crap about the job or dressing appropriately for it. You may, in fact, care very much about the job and intend to dress appropriately. But it won't be an issue because you won't get the job. Perception is very real.

Darrell
04-27-2010, 12:51 PM
ry going to a job interview at a bank dressed in a tank top, shorts, and flipflops. The perception is that you don't give a crap about the job or dressing appropriately for it. You may, in fact, care very much about the job and intend to dress appropriately. But it won't be an issue because you won't get the job. Perception is very real.

I agree perception is real. However to assume someone is not credible because of the fashion they wear a baseball camp is ridiculous. If you're that judgmental based on something so small, you're going to miss out on a lot of good people in your life both in the work force and outside of it. :2

We can agree to disagree.

kydsid
04-27-2010, 01:03 PM
Credibility? Sort of. I let anyone get the first 10 words out of their mouth before I think they are really stupid or not credible just because of a hat.

But to be honest I agree with George Carlin:

Another abomination: white guys over 10 years of age who wear their baseball hats backwards. Listen to me. White guys, let me tell you something: you are never going to be as cool as black guys. Not going to happen. You are white, and you are lame. It's a law of nature. Turning your hat around and learning a complicated handshake will not make you cool.

And you black guys, since you started the whole thing, I'm going to let you stay with the hats a little bit longer, but I think really, once you qualify for Social Security, it's time to spin that around to the front

Sorry Tom and everyone else I'll still smoke a cigar with you any time.

St. Lou Stu
04-27-2010, 01:09 PM
I agree perception is real. However to assume someone is not credible because of the fashion they wear a baseball camp is ridiculous. If you're that judgmental based on something so small, you're going to miss out on a lot of good people in your life both in the work force and outside of it. :2

We can agree to disagree.

Actually it is sad that both the presenter and the perceiver are at fault in today's world.

The person that presents themselves this way in a business situation has become too relaxed and doesn't give a second thought to a more professional appearance.

The person that interprets this casualness as something other than that and makes a personality or character judgement based on that has bowed to stereotypical judgement.

It is sad, but that is the world today.
Yes, you may miss some great people. But, you may also eliminate some real Hoosiers (no offense David and Jeff) and save some time.

pnoon
04-27-2010, 01:37 PM
I agree perception is real. However to assume someone is not credible because of the fashion they wear a baseball camp is ridiculous. If you're that judgmental based on something so small, you're going to miss out on a lot of good people in your life both in the work force and outside of it. :2

We can agree to disagree.

Here is where you miss my point. I would never dismiss someone's credibility completely because of their cap. But people form impressions based on appearance. That is human nature. Whether you admit it or not, you do it, too. Where I think you are coming from is that if one draws conclusions based on those impressions, they would miss out on many good people. I can agree with that.

And if you take the time to re-read the OP, it asks does the backwards cap affect credibility. It doesn't ask if you dismiss someone's credibility because of it.

BlackDog
04-27-2010, 02:26 PM
I frequently wear hats, and am pretty old school about them. Remove your hat when you walk indoors, no hats indoors. Remove your hat during the National Anthem, or when the flag passes you at a parade. No backwards hats.

The Poet
04-27-2010, 02:31 PM
I don't look at it as if the guy has his hat on backwards - I just figure the bozo's head's on backwards, so it ain't no thing. As for doing business with him, I'm as likely to do so as I would with any other person who obviously does not have their head on straight.

Darrell
04-27-2010, 02:31 PM
I frequently wear hats, and am pretty old school about them. Remove your hat when you walk indoors, no hats indoors. Remove your hat during the National Anthem, or when the flag passes you at a parade. No backwards hats.

I'm with you on all of that, except the backwards part. :D

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 02:47 PM
If you're been welding for over 22-23 years of that, I probably do.

Royalties will be paid in 6013s.
Hahaha 6011 will do Adam :D
I agree perception is real. However to assume someone is not credible because of the fashion they wear a baseball camp is ridiculous. If you're that judgmental based on something so small, you're going to miss out on a lot of good people in your life both in the work force and outside of it. :2

We can agree to disagree.

Darrell,sometimes it isn't even worth a reply... sigh. (to clarify,I meant for me to reply)

icehog3
04-27-2010, 02:59 PM
I'll tell you what...I am more comfortable in a ballcap (the small percentage of the time I ever wear one) worn backwards.

If anyone thinks I am not credible, or not intelligent because of it, that is your right.

Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r

croatan
04-27-2010, 03:06 PM
In a work setting: a backwards ball cap (or any ball cap for that matter) probably shouldn't get past the receptionist. Any other time when wearing a hat is appropriate, it doesn't matter to me (well, I guess it might look silly at the golf course). I only wear them to keep the sun off, so the backwards thing doesn't really work for me personally--I think it makes my head look even funnier.

kydsid
04-27-2010, 03:08 PM
In a work setting: a backwards ball cap (or any ball cap for that matter) probably shouldn't get past the receptionist.

I wear a hat at work and get past the receptionist every time.







Of course it could be the badge on my belt. Nahhh. :r

68TriShield
04-27-2010, 03:09 PM
I'll tell you what...I am more comfortable in a ballcap (the small percentage of the time I ever wear one) worn backwards.

If anyone thinks I am not credible, or not intelligent because of it, that is your right.

Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r

Not offended :D

icehog3
04-27-2010, 03:10 PM
Not offended :D

That made me laugh out loud, Brother. :r

croatan
04-27-2010, 03:13 PM
I wear a hat at work and get past the receptionist every time.







Of course it could be the badge on my belt. Nahhh. :r

:r I need one of those!

kydsid
04-27-2010, 03:19 PM
:r I need one of those!

I got spare junior officer badges from bring your son/daughter to work day. One will be on its way as fast as someone sells you out and pm's me your address. :r

MiamiE
04-27-2010, 03:28 PM
I'll tell you what...I am more comfortable in a ballcap (the small percentage of the time I ever wear one) worn backwards.

If anyone thinks I am not credible, or not intelligent because of it, that is your right.

Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r

100% agree with you!

The Poet
04-27-2010, 03:57 PM
I'm old enough now, I've earned the right to keep a stick up my a$$, thank you. :tu

icehog3
04-27-2010, 04:06 PM
I'm old enough now, I've earned the right to keep a stick up my a$$, thank you. :tu

Absolutely, Thomas...and I have earned the right to wear my cap however I please. :)

The Poet
04-27-2010, 04:12 PM
Absolutely, Thomas...and I have earned the right to wear my cap however I please. :)

Absolutely.

All this makes me recall a thought I've had before. Someday soon, some doctor's gonna prep for Granny's gallbladder operation, pull up her gown, see some odd-looking bruise and stretch out her 83-year-old skin to get a better look, then wonder what a tattoo saying "Whitesnake Rules" means. :r

icehog3
04-27-2010, 04:14 PM
Absolutely.

All this makes me recall a thought I've had before. Someday soon, some doctor's gonna prep for Granny's gallbladder operation, pull up her gown, see some odd-looking bruise and stretch out her 83-year-old skin to get a better look, then wonder what a tattoo saying "Whitesnake Rules" means. :r

Now that's funny...and probably 100% accurate. :r

nomadicwookie
04-27-2010, 04:16 PM
In my short time I've learned to pay more attention to peoples words and even more importantly their actions rather than their attire.

1badhog07
04-27-2010, 04:39 PM
[QUOTE=icehog3;841578]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/SHIVCornhole-1.jpg

Yep, that's the pic I was thinking of.




Nice hat, Tom. :r

Nice t-shirt also:D

icehog3
04-27-2010, 04:43 PM
[QUOTE=replicant_argent;841598]

Nice t-shirt also:D

A Shack Herf tradition. ;)

1badhog07
04-27-2010, 04:46 PM
Credibility? Sort of. I let anyone get the first 10 words out of their mouth before I think they are really stupid or not credible just because of a hat.

But to be honest I agree with George Carlin:



Sorry Tom and everyone else I'll still smoke a cigar with you any time.

Very funny,but very true:r:D

shilala
04-27-2010, 05:45 PM
Unless they are catching for a baseball team - yep. It makes about as much sense to me as wearing a pair of pants backwards..... (or down to your knees).
That's where I got the "backwards hat" thing. I wore a mask for lots of years, it was just more natural.
The whole backwards hat thing doesn't bother me at all. The backwards crooked thing, that's goofy. It doesn't "bother me" so much as I think it just plain looks stupid.
Never really gave it any thought till now.
The pants thing bugs me, and I tell kids to pull their pants up all the time. Once again, it's just stupid. I tell kids to get a haircut all the time, too. Can't stand to see a young man flicking the hair out of his eyes like a girl.
The hair flicking thing, I gotta admit, bothers me. :)

pnoon
04-27-2010, 05:47 PM
That's where I got the "backwards hat" thing. I wore a mask for lots of years, it was just more natural.
The whole backwards hat thing doesn't bother me at all. The backwards crooked thing, that's goofy. It doesn't "bother me" so much as I think it just plain looks stupid.
Never really gave it any thought till now.
The pants thing bugs me, and I tell kids to pull their pants up all the time. Once again, it's just stupid. I tell kids to get a haircut all the time, too. Can't stand to see a young man flicking the hair out of his eyes like a girl.
The hair flicking thing, I gotta admit, bothers me. :)

"Hey, you kids! Get off of my lawn!" ;)

Ashcan Bill
04-27-2010, 07:26 PM
Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r



Tom - would that be a CC stick or a NC stick?

:r

Starscream
04-27-2010, 07:48 PM
I'll tell you what...I am more comfortable in a ballcap (the small percentage of the time I ever wear one) worn backwards.

If anyone thinks I am not credible, or not intelligent because of it, that is your right.

Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r

Thank you, Tom.:tu No offense, Dave.:tu


No offense to anyone, but my biggest problem with baseball caps is the straight bill. I just can't stand it. How anyone can wear the bill of their cap completely straight is beyond me, but to each their own. I have to have my bill bent in a U-shape.

Stog-a-Boy
04-27-2010, 08:05 PM
well now that i know this im gonna have to wear my hat backwards to work everyday....






JK JK I wouldnt do that ;)

T.G
04-27-2010, 08:26 PM
Just don't be offended when I think you are shallow and suggest you take the stick out of your a$$. :r
Tom - would that be a CC stick or a NC stick?

:r

Gurkha. It's how they get their special flavors.

Ogre
04-27-2010, 08:27 PM
I will wear one backwards on the Motorcycle. The wind with take it away if worn correctly.

junkinduck
04-27-2010, 08:35 PM
Around home most hats advertise tractors, trucks, or seed. In the fall the Ohio State caps will come out. When welding most wear a Kromer of the brightest loudest fabric they can find with a floppy bill and yes it is turned backward. otherwise unless riding something open such as a bike four wheeler or jeep a cap is worn traditonaly with a grease spot where the thumb and finger adjust the cap. gotta love a farming comunity. and the bill is bent and curved by the user for comfort. My everyday at work cap is hard yellow plastic with stickers and safety goggles.

jmsremax
04-27-2010, 08:41 PM
I will wear one backwards on the Motorcycle. The wind with take it away if worn correctly.

That is just insane.....why aren't you wearing a helmet?!?! And before you think I haven't ridden a bike in summer heat think again. Be safe out there my friend. :tu

Ogre
04-27-2010, 08:44 PM
That is just insane.....why aren't you wearing a helmet?!?! And before you think I haven't ridden a bike in summer heat think again. Be safe out there my friend. :tu

Only do that when riding to the corner store or auto parts store. All side streets

cort
04-27-2010, 08:46 PM
I wear hats all the time and most of those times they are backwards. I only do it because I am so damn cool:cool2:

I wouldn't walk in to a job interview wearing one but that's the way I like to wear them. If I lose credibility because of it.....Oh well, I might shed a single tear;)

MajorCaptSilly
04-27-2010, 08:49 PM
I thought about it. I just don't care. Let's break it down based on my credibility meter:

Baseball Cap = +0
Backwards Baseball Cap = +0
Pants Down to Your Knees = -1 (safety issue)
Iggy Pop T-shirt = +1
Guitar Pick Necklace = +0 unless you're over 40 then -1
Misfits T-Shirt = +2
Ace Frehley Belt Buckle = +1
Cowboy Boots in the City = -1
Short Skirt = +3 on a woman/ -4 on a man
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows = -2
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows Worn w/Ramones T-Shirt = +2
Comb Over = -3
BeDazzled Denim Jacket = -3
Keep on Truckin' DayGlo T-Shirt = +4


MCS

jmsremax
04-27-2010, 09:10 PM
I thought about it. I just don't care. Let's break it down based on my credibility meter:

Baseball Cap = +0
Backwards Baseball Cap = +0
Pants Down to Your Knees = -1 (safety issue)
Iggy Pop T-shirt = +1
Guitar Pick Necklace = +0 unless you're over 40 then -1
Misfits T-Shirt = +2
Ace Frehley Belt Buckle = +1
Cowboy Boots in the City = -1
Short Skirt = +3 on a woman/ -4 on a man
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows = -2
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows Worn w/Ramones T-Shirt = +2
Comb Over = -3
BeDazzled Denim Jacket = -3
Keep on Truckin' DayGlo T-Shirt = +4


MCS

Proposition.....what if a woman was wearing a short skirt with cowgirl boots in the city? :=:

Ogre
04-27-2010, 09:13 PM
Proposition.....what if the a woman was wearing a short skirt with cowgirl boots in the city? :=:

Only you would be looking at her shoes!!!!:r

icehog3
04-27-2010, 10:26 PM
I thought about it. I just don't care. Let's break it down based on my credibility meter:

Backwards Baseball Cap = +0
Ace Frehley Belt Buckle = +1
Keep on Truckin' DayGlo T-Shirt = +4


MCS

Ooh, ooh...I'm a +5!! :wo

LasciviousXXX
04-28-2010, 10:15 AM
You're a 10 in my book Tom :tu

icehog3
04-28-2010, 10:18 AM
You're a 10 in my book Tom :tu

:wo :D

BlackDog
04-28-2010, 01:48 PM
All this makes me recall a thought I've had before. Someday soon, some doctor's gonna prep for Granny's gallbladder operation, pull up her gown, see some odd-looking bruise and stretch out her 83-year-old skin to get a better look, then wonder what a tattoo saying "Whitesnake Rules" means. :r

Now there's a mental picture I didn't need. ;)

Mpython24
04-28-2010, 03:26 PM
I thought about it. I just don't care. Let's break it down based on my credibility meter:

Baseball Cap = +0
Backwards Baseball Cap = +0
Pants Down to Your Knees = -1 (safety issue)
Iggy Pop T-shirt = +1
Guitar Pick Necklace = +0 unless you're over 40 then -1
Misfits T-Shirt = +2
Ace Frehley Belt Buckle = +1
Cowboy Boots in the City = -1
Short Skirt = +3 on a woman/ -4 on a man
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows = -2
Blazer w/Leather Patches on the Elbows Worn w/Ramones T-Shirt = +2
Comb Over = -3
BeDazzled Denim Jacket = -3
Keep on Truckin' DayGlo T-Shirt = +4


MCS

any room for -20 for an Ed Hardy shirt?

floydpink
04-28-2010, 03:30 PM
If I were smarter, I'd wear a helmet, but quite often ride my motorcycle with a ballcap on backwards so I can wear it when I get where I'm going, I can cover my blown out hair.

After re-reading my own post, I am thinking maybe people who wear their hats backwards might not have common sense.:D

Smokin Gator
04-28-2010, 03:44 PM
I'll ask them if they are a submarine captain or a baseball catcher. If you don't want a brim, get a beanie!

:r:r

I don't really care if the person is under 20 or so. Past that you should know what the brim is for!! But in the end... I really don't care how you wear your hat!!

Wolfgang
04-28-2010, 04:26 PM
What about visors upside down AND backwards?

icehog3
04-28-2010, 04:47 PM
:r:r

I don't really care if the person is under 20 or so. Past that you should know what the brim is for!! But in the end... I really don't care how you wear your hat!!

I do...it's for protecting the back of my neck from sunburn! :r

BlackDog
04-28-2010, 05:17 PM
I do...it's for protecting the back of my neck from sunburn! :r

If you're prone to sunburn, a hat like this is very useful. I have a similar one I wear when I'm going to be on the water for a length of time.

http://fil.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pFILSON1-2241617p275w.jpg

Mpython24
04-28-2010, 06:08 PM
What about visors upside down AND backwards?

Rally cap!

Smokin Gator
04-28-2010, 06:13 PM
I do...it's for protecting the back of my neck from sunburn! :r

Guess ya got me on that one... for me it is to protect my big arse, bulbous, drink to much nose!!!;)

Starscream
04-28-2010, 06:16 PM
Short Skirt = +3 on a woman/ -4 on a man

MCS

But I thought you liked my short skirt...


And what about Members Only jackets? + or - on those?

gnukfu
04-28-2010, 06:25 PM
People that wear anything but a Red Sox cap lose credibility with me.....:=:

icehog3
04-28-2010, 06:48 PM
Guess ya got me on that one... for me it is to protect my big arse, bulbous, drink to much nose!!!;)

I am right there with you on the nose situation, Brent. :r

MedicCook
04-28-2010, 07:09 PM
I like Pepsi better. :rolleyes:

Starscream
04-28-2010, 07:13 PM
People that wear anything but a Red Sox cap lose credibility with me.....:=:

:td:td:td

Starscream
04-28-2010, 07:14 PM
People that wear anything but a Reds cap lose credibility with me.....:=:

Fixed that for ya!:tu

neoflex
04-28-2010, 09:20 PM
I will sometimes wear a hat backwards but not too often. The sideways thing irks the hell out of me as does the pancake flat brim or the brim with the manufacturers sticker still on it or bright colored hats or hats with big giant graphics on them. I have worn hats backwards since I was in 7th grade before it was gangster to do so, so maybe that is why the backward hat thing doesn't bother me. If anyone came to me wearing a baseball cap to discuss business they would lose all credibility with me unless we were having a casual meeting at a baseball game. Most of the hats I wear backwards these days are hats that are usually a gift and the brims are awkward in some way or if the hat is a little on the snug side and just doesn't look right frontward.

CasaDooley
04-28-2010, 10:47 PM
How I wear a ball cap is dictated by what I am doing while wearing it:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk110/casadooley/CCF04282010_00001-1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk110/casadooley/CCF04282010_00000.jpg
Taken at a Tom Knapp shooting exhibition about 5 years ago. :gn :ss