Alright, let’s talk about them “ask your dad hats,” you know, the ones them young folks are wearin’ all the time now. I see ’em everywhere, at the grocery store, at the park, even at church sometimes!
What’s the Big Deal with These Hats Anyway?
Well, from what I can tell, they’re just regular ol’ baseball caps, but maybe a little… softer? Not stiff like them hats the baseball players wear. These are more… floppy, I guess you could say. They bend easy and don’t hold their shape too good, but that’s the style, I reckon. They call ’em “dad hats” ’cause they look like the kinda hats our dads used to wear, back in the day. You know, the kinda hats you’d find in the back of the closet, all dusty and worn out. But now, them young’uns are payin’ good money for ’em! Go figure.
A Little Bit of History, or Somethin’ Like That
Now, I ain’t no history teacher, but I heard tell that these baseball caps been around for a long, long time. Since way back when they started playin’ that baseball game, I think. Some fellas in Brooklyn, they wore ’em first, or so the story goes. And they just kinda stuck around, you know? Folks been wearin’ ’em ever since. But these “dad hats,” they’re a newer thing, I guess. Maybe the last few years or so. They just took them old baseball caps and made ’em… well, like I said, floppy.
- The Shape: Not stiff, kinda bendy.
- The Visor: It’s curved, not flat like some of them other hats.
- The Look: Easy-going, not too fancy. Like you just threw it on and didn’t think too much about it.
Where to Get Yourself One of These “Ask Your Dad Hats”
Now, if you’re lookin’ to get yourself one of these hats, you got plenty of choices. You can go to them big stores, like… well, I don’t rightly know the names of all them stores, but you know the ones I mean. The ones with all the clothes and stuff. Or you can go online, I hear tell they got all sorts of hats on that there internet. Just type in “ask your dad hat” or somethin’ like that, and you’ll find a whole bunch of ’em. You can even get ’em with words on ’em! Like “Go ask your dad,” or “Ask your mom,” if you wanna be funny. I even saw one that said “Warm Fluffles” on it, whatever that means. Seems like folks are puttin’ all sorts of things on these hats now.
Keepin’ Your Hat Clean
Now, if you get yourself one of these hats, you gotta take care of it, right? You can’t just throw it in the wash with your dirty clothes, no sir. That’ll ruin it for sure. What you gotta do is put it in a bag, like one of them laundry bags or even a pillowcase, to keep it from gettin’ all beat up in the washin’ machine. Then you wash it with some other clothes, not too many, just a small bunch, so it don’t get all squished and outta shape. Use the gentle cycle, the one that don’t spin too fast, and some cool water, not hot. And don’t use too much soap, just a little bit of that gentle stuff. That’ll keep your hat lookin’ good as new, or as good as an old lookin’ hat can look, I reckon.
Lots of Places to Buy, But Some Are Better Than Others
Now, like I said, there’s a lot of places sellin’ these hats. But you gotta be careful, ’cause some of ’em ain’t so good. I heard tell that one place, “Fanatics” or somethin’ like that, ain’t the best. Folks say their hats ain’t made too good, or maybe they charge too much, I don’t rightly know. But there’s other places, like this “Outer Barks” place, where they got some good hats. Or you can go to Amazon, they got everything, don’t they? Just search for “Go Ask Your Dad Cowboy Baseball Hat” and you’ll find a bunch. They got ’em for men and women, and they say they’re adjustable, so they should fit just about anybody.
More Than Just a Hat, It’s a Style
And it ain’t just about the hats themselves, it’s about the whole… style, I guess you’d call it. These hats, they go with everything. You can wear ’em with jeans and a t-shirt, or you can wear ’em with a dress, if you’re a woman. I even seen some fellas wearin’ ’em with suits, but I don’t know about that. Seems kinda fancy for a floppy hat. But hey, to each their own, I always say. And now they’re even makin’ ’em with puffy print, which I guess is some kinda fancy way of puttin’ words or pictures on the hat. Makes it stick out a bit more, I reckon.
Middle Class Fancy and Other Funny Hats
And if you want somethin’ a little different, you can check out this place called “Middle Class Fancy.” They got hats that say “Go Ask Your Mom” on ’em, which I think is kinda funny. They say their hats are comfortable and funny, so I guess that’s what folks are lookin’ for these days. Comfort and a good laugh, can’t go wrong with that, I say. You can find all sorts of hats there, shirts and sweaters too, if you’re lookin’ for a whole outfit. They ship from Charlotte, North Carolina, wherever that is. Seems like these hats are comin’ from all over the place these days.
So, that’s about all I know about these “ask your dad hats.” They’re comfy, they’re stylish, and they’re everywhere you look. If you want one, go get yourself one. Ain’t no harm in it, I reckon. Just remember to keep it clean, and don’t go buyin’ one from that “Fanatics” place, if you can help it. And if you see me wearin’ one, don’t you go laughin’ now. A old lady can wear a floppy hat too, if she wants to!
