Over at Theme Thursday this week they've proposed member bloggers write about hats. Let's see. What do I know about hats?
In the early 60s Del Shannon sang "Hats Off To Larry". In the 70s Randy Newman rewrote the musical canon of love with "You Can Leave Your Hat On" later made popular by Joe Cocker.
Would be politicians "throw their hat into the ring" when they decide to run for office. Once there, voters discover they're often "talking through their hat".
Some people go to an event called Ascot, but don't wear an ascot at all. They wear a hat.
When something unforeseen is about to happen one says "hold onto your hat", even though you may not be wearing one.
And when one is successful at something, another gives them a "tip of the hat" again, even though they may not be wearing one.
When you are wearing one you should remove it when you sit down to eat.
In the Wild West good guys wore white hats. Bad guys wore black hats.
In old movies, I recall Fred Astaire wearing a "top hat" and tails.
I think he may have also worn a "straw hat" which was once quite fashionable.
Today "baseball hats" are all the rage, worn mostly by sports and NASCAR fans, skateboarders and golfers.
And when you are about to ask someone for a favour you may approach them "hat in hand".
And that's my dissertation on hats, off the top of my head mind you.
Check out Theme Thursday and discover how other bloggers have treated this theme. Oh, and remove your hat when you get there!
In the early 60s Del Shannon sang "Hats Off To Larry". In the 70s Randy Newman rewrote the musical canon of love with "You Can Leave Your Hat On" later made popular by Joe Cocker.
Would be politicians "throw their hat into the ring" when they decide to run for office. Once there, voters discover they're often "talking through their hat".
Some people go to an event called Ascot, but don't wear an ascot at all. They wear a hat.
When something unforeseen is about to happen one says "hold onto your hat", even though you may not be wearing one.
And when one is successful at something, another gives them a "tip of the hat" again, even though they may not be wearing one.
When you are wearing one you should remove it when you sit down to eat.
In the Wild West good guys wore white hats. Bad guys wore black hats.
In old movies, I recall Fred Astaire wearing a "top hat" and tails.
I think he may have also worn a "straw hat" which was once quite fashionable.
Today "baseball hats" are all the rage, worn mostly by sports and NASCAR fans, skateboarders and golfers.
And when you are about to ask someone for a favour you may approach them "hat in hand".
And that's my dissertation on hats, off the top of my head mind you.
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Check out Theme Thursday and discover how other bloggers have treated this theme. Oh, and remove your hat when you get there!
Comments
I'm afraid I would end up wearing it backwards or something stupid like that. Wearing it with the price tag still on it...oh, how damned stupid!
Spooky!
And what a dorkus guy, shading his eyes!
Sometimes I wish I had a huge hat with peacock feathers. Just sometimes. HA!
Okay. tHATS all I have to say about hats.
Hats off to Larry,
It may sound cruel,
But you laughed at me when you
Said we were through.
You told me lies, now it's
Your turn to CRY CRY CRY-Y
Now that Larry said goodbye to you.
http://oleragtop.blogspot.com/2009/10/meet-my-friend-ron-from-missouri-i-call.html
and notice, he is Cubs fan!!
Seldom commenter but long time follower...Keep up the excellent offerings.
Hilary Smith
Bella Smith
I'm afraid I would end up wearing it backwards or something stupid like that. Wearing it with the price tag still on it...oh, how damned stupid!
http://oleragtop.blogspot.com/2009/10/meet-my-friend-ron-from-missouri-i-call.html
and notice, he is Cubs fan!!
Seldom commenter but long time follower...Keep up the excellent offerings.