"Brigadoonery"? "TCHD"? Who decides?

[OC Richard]

Sorry! That inference was completely unintentional and goes to show how when you're typing things can creep in that you don't expect.

I edited my post to clarify my meaning.

[JonathanB]

Years ago there was a history master at the very conservative school I attended.

He told us that British soldiers always wore pith helmets because of the sun. Then come World War Two they were fighting in tropical parts with American soldiers, who didn't bother with heavy pith helmets but just wore sunglasses and a normal cap. The glasses were just as effective at reducing sunstroke, etc, and a whole lot lighter.

I've never worn a pith helmet, but they look very hot and heavy to my mind.

[DeweyandKathleen]

I like the look of pith helmets and I admire people who choose to were something outside what is considered the norm. With that said the adoption of the pith helmet by the stem punk movement here in the states and possible elsewhere , has moved the helmet from a practical piece of gear in to the realm of costume. On the other hand if I use the logic I would not be able to were a tweed suit or any other thing a counter culture has adopted to mimic a classic style. so in my opinion you should do what you see fit and enjoy the fact that you do it right.

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[BadenochWolf]

Sorry! That inference was completely unintentional and goes to show how when you're typing things can creep in that you don't expect.

I edited my post to clarify my meaning.

My apologies for taking internet banter at its worst possible tone. A personal shortcoming.