Thought I was in the twilight zone there for a moment...here's an on topic answer

Posted by Steve from 24.116.27.207 on May 16, 2000 at 13:24:06:

In Reply to: Fedora/jacket wearers & Fall Guy posted by Gregg on May 15, 2000 at 16:53:30:

: Hi,
: I've been wearing a fedora for 18 yrs (the same early Stetson model for the past 15 or so). Those who know me associate me with the hat, but occasionally friends and strangers alike will jokingly call me "Indy." While I am aware that this is not a unique experience within this forum, I was curious to hear the type and frequency of the "heat" that the rest of you get; particularly from those wearing the authentic Wested and Herbert Johnson ensemble.
: HELL IF I'M GOING TO STOP wearing my fedora. Looks damn good, it's a part of history, and plenty of adventurers were wearing them before the Indiana Jones character. Check out old photos of explorers, hunters, etc. If his character was an amalgam created from history, aren't we a part of that same timeline? Rather than one generation "copying" another, we're actually lengthening the life of that kind of garb. No one bothers to say, "Hey look at him wearing buttons on his shirt like Napoleon!"

: Herbert Johnson orders:
: Ok, I'm going to do it,....soon. How specific do I have to be with those guys (Does Swales work their still or not?)? How specific do I have to be with WHAT? I only know: "Indy"-Poet, Petershamm ribbon, initials in the lining, my size, and Raiders pinch & crease. A post by Tom informed me that his "bow" came differently on two hats. This is tricky biz this authenticity quality-control thing, huh?

: Fall Guy started a cool thread "Chamber of Light" re: the spike trap in Raiders. I'm looking forward to more ideas, comments, etc. I liked his water-dispersion theory. Details---more details, encore! Fall Guy come back! K.Allard's said some insightful things in the past I'd like to hear her input as well. Anybody? ECccchoooooo!
: Gregg

You know, if we keep wearing these fedoras, we will someday be back in style. Fashion history tends to repeat itself. I just hope the fedoras are not brought back into vogue by some rap group trying to look like the real gangsters of the 30's. I guess we all tend to get looks and comments because fedoras are not in style, and literally everyone knows what Indy looks like with his trademark fedora. This doesn't bother me at all, in fact, I see it as my humble attempt at keeping the character alive and in the consciousness of the masses. I personally like the look of the leather jacket, be it a Wested or even a flight jacket, and a brown broad brimmed fedora. They are classic in the strictest sense. Good taste never goes out of style. Regards, Steve

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I'm with you, man! bud-arc 15:16:25 5/16/2000 (2)
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: : Hi,
: : I've been wearing a fedora for 18 yrs (the same early Stetson model for the past 15 or so).  Those who know me associate me with the hat, but occasionally friends and strangers alike will jokingly call me "Indy."  While I am aware that this is not a unique experience within this forum, I was curious to hear the type and frequency of the "heat" that the rest of you get; particularly from those wearing the  authentic Wested and Herbert Johnson ensemble.  
: : HELL IF I'M GOING TO STOP wearing my fedora. Looks damn good, it's a part of history, and plenty of adventurers were wearing them before the Indiana Jones character.  Check out old photos of explorers, hunters, etc. If his character was an amalgam created from history, aren't we a part of that same timeline?  Rather than one generation "copying" another, we're actually lengthening the life of that kind of garb.  No one bothers to say, "Hey look at him wearing buttons on his shirt like Napoleon!"

: : Herbert Johnson orders:
: : Ok, I'm going to do it,....soon. How specific do I have to be with those guys (Does Swales work their still or not?)?  How specific do I have to be with WHAT?  I only know: "Indy"-Poet, Petershamm ribbon, initials in the lining, my size, and Raiders pinch & crease. A post by Tom informed me that his "bow" came differently on two hats.  This is tricky biz this authenticity quality-control thing, huh?

: : Fall Guy started a cool thread "Chamber of Light" re: the spike trap in Raiders.  I'm looking forward to more ideas, comments, etc.  I liked his water-dispersion theory.  Details---more details, encore!  Fall Guy come back!  K.Allard's said some insightful things in the past I'd like to hear her input as well.  Anybody? ECccchoooooo!
: : Gregg

:     You know, if we keep wearing these fedoras, we will someday be back in style. Fashion history tends to repeat itself. I just hope the fedoras are not brought back into vogue by some rap group trying to look like the real gangsters of the 30's. I guess we all tend to get looks and comments because fedoras are not in style, and literally everyone knows what Indy looks like with his trademark fedora. This doesn't bother me at all, in fact, I see it as my humble attempt at keeping the character alive and in the consciousness of the masses. I personally like the look of the leather jacket, be it a Wested or even a flight jacket, and a brown broad brimmed fedora. They are classic in the strictest sense. Good taste never goes out of style.                 Regards, Steve

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