Poll About Baseball Caps - Page 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

jmsremax · 04-27-2010, 10:48 AM

I got your back Tom!

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

T.G · 04-27-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

).

68TriShield · 04-27-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

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.

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

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

).

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

T.G · 04-27-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I do this too with a welding helmet on.

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

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

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

Man Dave, you must drive like an old man!

Ashcan Bill · 04-27-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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.

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

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

replicant_argent · 04-27-2010, 10:33 AM

[quote=icehog3;841578]

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

Nice hat, Tom.

icehog3 · 04-27-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Nice hat, Tom.

I like it just fine, Pete.

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................

1badhog07 · 04-27-2010, 04:39 PM

[quote=replicant_argent;841598]

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

Nice hat, Tom.

Nice t-shirt also

View Poll Results: Do people wearing backwards baseball caps lose credibilty with you?
yes	54	48.65%
no	37	33.33%
never thought about it	20	18.02%
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04-27-2010, 09:09 AM	#1
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps 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. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

04-27-2010, 09:10 AM	#2
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps Yes, good point.... In my World, the only cap that should ever be worn backwards is a fitted cap.

04-27-2010, 09:23 AM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps 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. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

04-27-2010, 04:16 PM	#4
nomadicwookie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 236 Trading: (7)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps In my short time I've learned to pay more attention to peoples words and even more importantly their actions rather than their attire.

04-27-2010, 09:31 AM	#5
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps 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. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

04-27-2010, 10:48 AM	#6
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps I got your back Tom! __________________ Stock/Finance banter

04-27-2010, 11:10 AM	#7
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps 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

04-27-2010, 09:57 AM	#15
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps 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. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

04-27-2010, 10:33 AM	#17
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps [quote=icehog3;841578] Yep, that's the pic I was thinking of. Nice hat, Tom. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-27-2010, 10:41 AM	#19
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: Poll About Baseball Caps I was going to make a comment. Then I saw Tom's photo. Uh, nice hat. I'll just be moving along now................