Comments while wearing indy fedora!

Mark Brody · Post by **Mark Brody** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:18 am

I know what you mean. I think I was 14 or 15 when I started wearing hats, and that's when I got the most comments. Now that I'm older and I "wear my fedora like shoes" I still get comments, but they are fewer and less sarcastic.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:25 am

I never stop getting the sarcastic ones. I just nod and wave every time someone makes an Indy comment to me. I just say: "That's me!" It used to really upset me, but now I just take it all in stride. Every now and then, I'll respond, and the conversations usually go like this:

"Hey, Indy! huh huh huh huhhhh!"
"Real creative, Einstein. What, did you come up with that one all on your lonesome, or did you get it out of 'The book of dumb s*%& to say to strangers?' "

Depends on what kind of mood I'm in and how the comment is made. I've had people call me Dr. Jones, and that doesn't bug me in the least. I just tell them something like "Hello, good to see you outside of class." I don't know. Some people say stuff like that because they think it's cool, others say it just to be dumb and to get a rise out of you. I can usually tell between either/or. I know that they just want a rise out of me, but I also want want to get one out of them. Kind of "out rise" them, if you will. So when I come up with a good one liner on the fly and it makes them mad, I just tip my brim and laugh at them. No wonder I get in so many fights. Meh, it's okay.

The women who know class when they see it compliment me, and those who don't I'd rather not (nor do I need to) have the approval of anyway.

Merrick · Post by **Merrick** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:40 am

I guess where I live helps in this case, loads of people wear Akubras so it's extremely rare to receive any comment about a brimmed hat. I did get "Are you from MacLeod's daughters?' the other week though.

note: MacLeod's Daughters is a cheesy Australian soap opera set on a station and they all wear Akubras, ride horses, and drive utes.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:28 pm

i usually get really positive comments and those are mostly from older ladies.....perhaps i remind them of their grandpas or something.

with all my gear on, i know i'm a target for conversation...good and bad. it doesn't really bother me at all as i beleive everyone has a right to their own opinion and to joke around with something that is not of the ordinary.....heck, i do it too

those who like to wear the gear will become even bigger targets when the movie comes out.....let them say what they will as it won't effect what i wear or how i feel about myself.

fatwoul · Post by **fatwoul** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:41 pm

HANSOLOJONES wrote:...But anyone can wear a Baseball cap of their favorite team and........NOTHING...

Or worse, wear a Yankees cap as a fashion accessory, having never even been to New York. Apparently, it's perfectly reasonable to pledge your allegience to a team - a sport - which you may not have any knowledge of whatsoever in this way, but to wear a fine brown fedora is somehow incomprehensible to the same people. As you said, HSJ, a funny world.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:20 pm

HANSOLOJONES wrote:...But anyone can wear a Baseball cap of their favorite team and........NOTHING...

Actually, I thought that, but every time I throw on a ballcap (rare these days) with a team logo on it - IT NEVER FAILS!!!! Somebody wants to talk about the team. Total strangers start bonding with me over a cap I bought and wore because it matched the color of my shirt! I don't even know what sport the team plays! S.O.S. Somebody help....

So now I buy ballcaps from souvenier shops that say "Pocono Mountains" on them. At least that I can talk about.

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:32 am

Michaelson wrote:I've noticed as I've grown older, I get very few (if any) comments at all now *.*.*.Regards! Michaelson

I was in Chicago, this weekend, to visit family. We walked into a small family owned Polish grocery store for some coffee cream. From the looks cast my way (Fed/khakis and t-shirt), you would have thought the local mob collector was paying a visit.

Later that night, the family was visiting the old two flat where my grandparents lived. Now, the Akruba, black sport coat and khakis. Within minutes the owner of a convertible BMW (clearly out of place in that neighborhood), walked out from between two unlit bungalows, looked at me (I was standing next to the BMW), got in and drove off. No one else was out on the entire block.

In the 80's it was always, "Hey, Indy!." Now, with some "mileage," Michaelson sums it up well; old guys are scary.

Sincerely,

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:58 am

Well, I guess it is time for me to tell this story once again.

A couple of years ago, I was shopping at BJ's Wholesale Wharehouse, a store similar to Sam's Club, and I was wearing my brown AB with a t shirt and jeans. Nothing too Indyish.

As I was pushing my cart down an aisle, I came upon a young girl and her father. She was a rather rotund, loud, and very energetic preteen. As soon as she spied me, she immediately recognized Indy's fedora. She began to serenade me with the Raiders March so loud, I swore she had amplification.

I was finished shopping on that aisle, and was glad to be moving on. Well, unfortunately, her dad seemed to be on the same circuitous route through the store as I was.

Well, this is getting rather embarrassing, I thought. Maybe I should speed up a bit. It didn't work. The little evil Thuggee girl was hot on my heels and Mola Ram, her father, wasn't paying any attention.

Faster I went, until my shopping cart resembled a mine cart chase as I turned corners on two wheels. The evil little Thuggee was closing fast.

What would Indy do? When Indy is chased by bad guys, he uses anything he can find to aid his escape, and he thinks of things to help throw off the bad guys.

I had to come up with a plan. I figured, since Mola Ram had at least one kid, maybe he had to shop on a budget. I bet he is not going to the electronics section. That's it, I'll head for the big screen tvs. I bet he is not buying one of those, and I enjoy looking at that stuff, even if I am not buying it.

Remember how, sometimes when Indy thinks he has gotten away, something else starts chasing him? Water, water, WATER! I thought that I had escaped the evil little Thuggee girl as I rounded the corner into the electronics section. And then, suddenly, John Williams Raiders March began blaring throughout the entire store. It was if the final credits were beginning to roll. Every tv in the electronics department was playing a commercial for the newly released Indiana Jones dvd boxed set.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:23 pm

great story buff!

you should of yelled to her, "prepare to meet kali......in HE##!!!" then throw a big screen tv at her!!!!

inexpensive_jones · Post by **inexpensive_jones** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:28 pm

Love that story!

To be honest if I'm dressed a little too "Indy" I get self conscious.
For example I don't mind the hat and the jacket together if the weathers right, but start adding things and it feels too costumey to me.

My brother in law calls me Dr. Jones when he sees me in the hat.
My family calls it my "Press Hat."
My son's friend told me that there was a big boulder looking for me.
But everyone "except the wife" seems to like the lid so I don't mind the remarks.

Life needs those little incidents to make fond memories.

Cheers

JulianK · Post by **JulianK** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:29 pm

I guess I'm lucky living in Canada. Here we can wear hats 6-8 months a year without looking too silly doing it. Also being in my mid 40's allows me to get away with it more than if I were 20ish.

The only really rude comment I've ever gotten was a Crocodile Dundee remark. Other than that ....nothing either way. I guess wearing a warm hat is generally more accepted here.

I don't see the basis for the cowboy remarks though. My 11 year old can tell the difference between a cowboy hat and a fedora!!!

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:59 pm

Since I got back from the insanely hot Finger Lakes Summit, I've been hard pressed to put my AB away. As luck would have it, the temperature dropped for the last few days, and I've been out and about with it. Not one Indy crack! Just genuine compliments. It was raining today, and I think I caught some concerned looks from people, as if wondering why I would let something so nice get wet!

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:07 pm

I'll respond, and the conversations usually go like this:

"Hey, Indy! huh huh huh huhhhh!"
"Real creative, Einstein. What, did you come up with that one all on your lonesome, or did you get it out of 'The book of dumb s*%& to say to strangers?' "

Ha, that's awesome, Strider!

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:32 pm

Chewbacca Jones wrote:Since I got back from the insanely hot Finger Lakes Summit, I've been hard pressed to put my AB away.

Huh?

Greg and I thought how great the weather was. We escaped the area we live in, that had over 100 degree weather and almost 100% humidity (but no rain) for a few weeks. The day before we left to go to the Finger Lakes Summit, Washington DC set an all time record high for that date. We loved the weather at the Finger Lakes. $\:D/$

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:35 pm

I guess it's all relative, Buff. One thing is for sure... if I would have been in DC that weekend, I'd have been one of the "heat related casualties"!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:39 pm

(In my best Bugs Bunny voice) Well, what'd'ya know... he really was a snowman!

Sitting Rabbit · Post by **Sitting Rabbit** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:07 am

Today I was at an auction, and when I won one of the bids, the auctioneer said, "Sold, to the Gman in the back". I'm not sure if this comment was good or bad. Geeesh!

Cassidy · Post by **Cassidy** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:44 pm

fatwoul wrote:
HANSOLOJONES wrote:...But anyone can wear a Baseball cap of their favorite team and........NOTHING...
Or worse, wear a Yankees cap as a fashion accessory, having never even been to New York. Apparently, it's perfectly reasonable to pledge your allegience to a team - a sport - which you may not have any knowledge of whatsoever in this way, but to wear a fine brown fedora is somehow incomprehensible to the same people. As you said, HSJ, a funny world.

Yep. Any time someone has mentioned to me that it's ridiculous to "collect" clothes of a fictional character I remind them that painting your face and yelling like a moron at a sporting event makes you, well, kind've stupid.

EDIT - Sorry, I removed a word some might find offensive of my own accord.

Chiliana Jones · Post by **Chiliana Jones** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:41 pm

have mostly just got comments from friends calling me "young Indy", not much from strangers. someone said that the reason i dont get harsh comments may be because the hat fits me so perfectly that people dont really think about it. Nice to hear.

have you ever passed strangers with a fedora on the street and when they see you with your hat they grap theyr hat gently on the brim with two fingers and bow gently with theyr head like "Good day sir" as they pass by? i do the same back and my friends say "who was that? did you know him?"

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:01 pm

I was wearing one of my non-Indy fedoras recently, and a guy at a coffee bar said "You look like Harrison Ford with that hat on." I decided it was a compliment slightly better than calling me Indy. Or maybe, more universal.

Jedinizar · Post by **Jedinizar** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:46 pm

The most comment I get, here in Germany is Cowboy, really few tells me Indy and other just Laugh. But I noticed specially the Old mans bow to me and says "nice hat"

Sitting Rabbit · Post by **Sitting Rabbit** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:51 pm

I just wish more people were more educated on fashion. These comments "cowboy", and "Gman", or "Indy" get old. I wish more people wore a decent fedora and wore it to "complete" their wardrobe. I mean, it only makes sense to wear one.

1). It keeps the sun/rain/snow off your head

2). Keeps you warm in the winter

3.) Just plain old looks better when a guy wears one.

Ever see folks with a huge overcoat or trench coat with big broad shoulders, only to see this dinky little head poking out the top? Looks silly doesn't it. But with a good lid on it, it better proportions his whole get up. What's everyone else think (like I already don't know by now, lol)?

Aztec · Post by **Aztec** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:24 pm

It strikes me as funny, sometimes, to see people walking around in their sports gear as if a games going to break out in the mall or they're just waiting for a call from Bill Belichick. Those people wearing the jersies are emulating teams or people they like. I wear the fedora because it is a good feeling (adventure, style, what have you) and the commets I get reflect that. Comments come with the hat. From "nice hat" to "hey it's Indiana Jones!" I realize on May 23rd I could be wearing a sombrero and be called Indy. Good!

Chevalier Krak · Post by **Chevalier Krak** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:21 pm

Gman in the back". I'm not sure if this comment was good or bad

Definitely a compliment. I mean. just LOOK at the snazzy lids on these G-men. The first hat I really wanted (besides Johnny Yuma's kepi) was Ness' fedora.

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:50 am

Aztec wrote:It strikes me as funny, sometimes, to see people walking around in their sports gear as if a games going to break out in the mall or they're just waiting for a call from Bill Belichick. Those people wearing the jersies are emulating teams or people they like.

I don't think that people dressed as a movie character, walking around a mall, have much of a right to make fun of people walking around in sports jerseys. I have been a member of both camps. In both cases, it is the result of someone wearing something that is worn by someone they idolize.

Having worn both Indygear and sports jerseys in public, I can tell you that sports jerseys are generally accepted by the public, and a lot of times, movie character costumes are considered a little strange. Like it or not, that is the way the general public looks at it.

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:02 pm

Well that explains the behavior every time I wear my storm trooper outfit.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:28 pm

I agree Buff, I often wear sports jersey's as well. It's a way to show support for your team, while to some extent, idolizing your favorite players. It's a shame the public isn't as accepting of costuming, but I don't think that's any reason to turn on those who wear jerseys. :junior: -IJ

gobo · Post by **gobo** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:02 pm

The fedora is like a Rorschach ink blot, or a litmus personality test... I got called Michael Jackson by a supermarket clerk last week.

Mark Brody · Post by **Mark Brody** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:02 pm

Sergei wrote:Well that explains the behavior every time I wear my storm trooper outfit.

So that was YOU?

The strangest comment I ever heard was "Freddie Kruger" but lately, I've been hearing "Frank (Sinatra)" pretty often.

The "Indy" comments never stop, though. In the Air Force flying communitty, everyone feels the need - the need for... renaming everyone else. Of the two times I've been "named", Indy has been a suggestion both times (though I ended up with something completely unrelated to hats).

swcrazyfan · Post by **swcrazyfan** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:35 pm

Mark Brody wrote:
Sergei wrote:Well that explains the behavior every time I wear my storm trooper outfit.
So that was YOU?

The strangest comment I ever heard was "Freddie Kruger" but lately, I've been hearing "Frank (Sinatra)" pretty often.

The "Indy" comments never stop, though. In the Air Force flying communitty, everyone feels the need - the need for... renaming everyone else. Of the two times I've been "named", Indy has been a suggestion both times (though I ended up with something completely unrelated to hats).

That photo looks like it was at SW Celebration IV in LA.

I have to admit, I am used to getting odd looks and comments. I used to have a Jedi braid for the past 6 years, and I got called Anakin all the time. That didn't annoy me as much as the rat tail remarks. I tried to tell people that rat tails are in the back, but to no avail. People just found it fun to annoy me I guess even if all the facts dis proved them.
I finally cut it off this past summer.

Chevalier Krak · Post by **Chevalier Krak** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:28 pm

The strangest comment I ever heard was "Freddie Kruger" but lately, I've been hearing "Frank (Sinatra)" pretty often.

Aren't both Sinatra's and Kruger's hats trilbys?

Marcus Brody · Post by **Marcus Brody** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:34 pm

I have a picture of myself wearing a Fed and a black leather jacket on facebook and one of the comments was if I was trying to go for the Dick Tracy look. Try to figure that one out.

Aztec · Post by **Aztec** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:54 pm

Don't get me wrong about the sports jersies, I have a number of soccer shirts that I wear, and I wear a fedora (never together... that would be weird

), but I think we all wear "gear" to fit a mood we're in. The subject has been broached before about how much gear is too much, but even the simple hat will get the Indy comments. That's cool.. never been confused for David Beckham though. I wonder why?

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:56 pm

Chevalier Krak wrote:
The strangest comment I ever heard was "Freddie Kruger" but lately, I've been hearing "Frank (Sinatra)" pretty often.
Aren't both Sinatra's and Kruger's hats trilbys?

I've heard it said that Sinatra's hat was a "stingy brim" Cavanaugh brand with alternating C-Crown, center dent and telescoping crowns.

Kilgour Trout · Post by **Kilgour Trout** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:18 pm

Well...tonight was one of those moments that just tells you
"You can't judge a book by it's cover"

I went into the store tonight, a smallish one where more than
8 people would make it tight.

Anyway...I'm standing there and there's this guy standing in front
of me who looks like he could bend metal bars in his teeth. You know the guy..
with black leather jacket, shaved head and tough looking.

Well..he turn's looks at me and I could tell something was different,
he looked right at me, looked me in the eye and said

"Man...that's a nice hat, I mean that's really nice!
Where did you get it? I suddenly realized the power of the

"AB"!!!!

I told him where he could find one on the internet and gave him a few of
the details. I'm sure I'll talk to him again as Thunder Bay ain't that big
and there aren't many dude's in hats.

Sure...not quite as nice as when a beautiful woman comments but it certainly indicate's when it come's to loving hats...there's all kind's eh!

Cheers
Kilgour Trout

alanseijas · Post by **alanseijas** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:41 pm

I get the 'Hey there's Indy' jokes constantly (my friends, acquaintances, and workmates have exhausted themselves; though). I don't let it bother me at all --- I cared waaayyy too much what other people thought and said in high school (20 yrs ago) to last a lifetime.

The other night it was snowing and freezing rain outside. I work at a car dealership and had the valets parking our rental fleet inside for the night while I pulled customer's cars up for pickup. I came in with a snow covered hat and one jokester went off with the "Who does he think he is, Indy?" and on and on. When I told him to follow me, he said to the receptionists that he could not follow that (meaning ME in the hat). I shook it off as usual, and when we left the room and were alone; he apologized. I told him that I get that all the time, and it's been years. He seemed like he felt like an idiot that I didn't even care what he had said. What a jerk.

Oh well, get ready for tons more Indy jokes when the movie comes out!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:52 pm

Lately it's just been, "nice hat". And with the rainy weather this week they ask if I'm worried about ruining my hat in this weather. Whether I'm wearing my Camptown, Dobbs or Royal Stetson I tell them no, they're built to take it. Then they say they may have to get one for such weather.
So, hopefully I helped perpetuate hat wearing in my community.

Cheers!

Dan

Mountaineer Lasher · Post by **Mountaineer Lasher** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:45 pm

alanseijas wrote:Oh well, get ready for tons more Indy jokes when the movie comes out!

I'm actually looking forward to wearing my Indy gear (not just the hat) when Indy IV comes out because I'm pretty sure I'll be the only one with any sort of screen accurate gear over here in South Korea!

Myself, I've gotten "Indy", "Freddy", "Dick Tracy" (confuses me, as well)... I just acknowledge the person speaking and stare them straight in the eye. Either that or just keep walking.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:27 am

Just today my history professor commented that he liked my Indiana Jones fedora - that's the first time anyone I've seen has called it that. Mostly they just say "I like your hat" or (once) "dude, sick hat!"

I suppose the uplift in recognition is to be expected though, given how the trailer's out now. Then again, maybe he just heard me discussing the new trailer with a fellow student at the end of class.

:junior: -IJ

ttocsic chemical · Post by **ttocsic chemical** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:25 am

I generally go to coffee with the guys in the morning and there are a few women who are preesent, having breakfast when we arrive. We exchange pleasantries and go about our respective business. Well lately, I've been wearing normal attire, allowing for my Fed Delux. They have smiled and (I think given positive response) greated me. The only thing I heard is " Do you think you're under cover?" I just smile and tell them not to let on.

Mark Brody · Post by **Mark Brody** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:00 am

ttocsic chemical wrote:The only thing I heard is " Do you think you're under cover?" I just smile and tell them not to let on.

Nice hat. What are you trying to look like, a secret agent?

ttocsic chemical · Post by **ttocsic chemical** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:59 am

Mark Brody wrote:
ttocsic chemical wrote:The only thing I heard is " Do you think you're under cover?" I just smile and tell them not to let on.
Nice hat. What are you trying to look like, a secret agent?

No. But I just got a coment out of you.

ttocsic chemical · Post by **ttocsic chemical** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:00 am

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lingarn · Post by **lingarn** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:25 am

Since I've received my Fed, I've heard from one person that I look very Indiana Jones.

An old man told me that I had a nice hat.

And just last night, someone said "Cool, a safari hat."

viper80134 · Post by **viper80134** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:03 pm

I've had all the usual comments, "nice hat" or "hey is indy". But the thing that makes me laugh is when your walking down the street or the mall as you pass people, almost every time there eyes snap to the hat

. I've even had some double takes, like they've never seen anything like it befor.

IndyWannaBee · Post by **IndyWannaBee** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:56 pm

I just wore the hat to Disneyland and wore a regular jacket. A out of town tourist thought I was a Cast Member when we were near the Indy ride.

ttocsic chemical · Post by **ttocsic chemical** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:07 pm

viper80134 wrote:I've had all the usual comments, "nice hat" or "hey is indy". But the thing that makes me laugh is when your walking down the street or the mall as you pass people, almost every time there eyes snap to the hat . I've even had some double takes, like they've never seen anything like it befor.

I think you have to be a little bold to wear other than a baseball cap these days. I have to say though, I am seeing more and more hats that are "close" to a fedora in appearance. Maybe we're having an influence?!

alanseijas · Post by **alanseijas** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:21 pm

Definately have to be BOLD!

viper80134 · Post by **viper80134** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:18 pm

IndyWannaBee wrote:I just wore the hat to Disneyland and wore a regular jacket. A out of town tourist thought I was a Cast Member when we were near the Indy ride.

LOL i know exacly how you feel. I use to go to Disneyland every year and i was there the first year they had that ride open. Ever since then i've made it a tradition to where my Fedora every time i go to a amusment park. Well one year i was standing out side of the Indy ride and this woman came up to me and asked me to hold her baby while she got on the ride!!!. I was floored, i replyed "are you joking" and she said "don't you work here" after i said no she got the classic "oh #### look" and walked off embarissed. The scary part is why would any one want to give a complete stranger thier baby, even an employee is beyond my understanding.

IndianaSolo · Post by **IndianaSolo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:41 pm

Started wearing a fedora 2 years back, but I had to get into the mindset that "I don't give a !@#$ if you think it looks silly or hot, I LOVE my hat" then I blow a razzzzzberry

I get people eyeing me ALL the time. My fellow New Yorkers here can agree that a guy with THIS kind of fedora is rare to see, but you really have to learn that you're not out there for them. I've gotten "Indy""Dick Tracy"

(never got "Freddy" ) but the usual thoughts the most people think are "Is this guy insane, why is he wearing THAT? " - These are the kind of people whose sense of identity and fashion are dictated by the world around them
And then there are people who say "Wow, that person has guts"

People give you negative comments because they know that they don't have enough of an individual identity to pull it off themselves. For lack of a better word, they're jealous. While they are part of a society that almost enthrusts and enforces conformity, they wish they could wear something and not have to worry about what others think of them.

WEAR IT PROUDLY AND LOUDLY, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY WEAR IT FOR YOU!

Comments while wearing indy fedora!

Good or bad?

Got a new one tonight!