why so many California hats??

[LitTrog]

I use to drive one of these.






So I prefer to wear one of these.

Me? I used to drive one of these:






So I prefer to wear one of these:





Keep the 'hand strong, yo.

[brewerpaul]

Yes. Texas.

Being native Texan I fully agree.

[muirkirkca]

The John Deere peaked cap seems to be universal in rural areas except ranch country. What is the best matching tartan?

[Chas]

The John Deere peaked cap seems to be universal in rural areas except ranch country. What is the best matching tartan?

Old MacDonald had a farm - Didn't he?

Regards

Chas

[brewerpaul]

The John Deere peaked cap seems to be universal in rural areas except ranch country. What is the best matching tartan?

I'd go with whatever tartan you want by wear bottle green kilt hose.

[Couper]

The John Deere peaked cap seems to be universal in rural areas except ranch country. What is the best matching tartan?

Agreed. Here on DelMarVa (Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia) --> lottsa of farm country = lottsa John Deere Caps. ;)

I just got a "Celtic Nations" tartan Casual Kilt from USA Kilts. It has enough green and some white (among other colors) and would likely look good with that cap. YMMV

[Tobus]

Yes. Texas.

Yup. The Texas flag is on everything here. In my area, it is seen much more than the American flag. There is a common attitude that we are Texans first, and Americans second. And to be honest, what I've been seeing a lot of lately are Texas flag bumper stickers with the word "SECEDE" on it. Not getting political; just pointing out the trend.

I think a lot of states are seeing a resurgence in local identity, so state symbols are coming back in style.

[Zardoz]

Yes. Texas.

I just ran around the place looking for a hat with some Texas flags or stuff on it.....
I found these Texas flag or logo items;
4 t-shirts with various logos
1 pair of cowboy boots
4 belt buckles
1 necktie
1 kilt (Bluebonnet tartan)
1 kilt pin
1 10 inch wrought iron state seal
2 stained glass pieces
3 different 3x5 flags, (National/State, Gonzales Banner, and "Zavala")
3 'desk sized' state flags
6 various lapel pins
1 set cuff links
1 bandana
4 coffee cups
2 bumper stickers, (though not on my car)
2 picture frames
But no hats! I feel remiss, and will do something about that ASAP!

[California Highlander]

Makes sense. States with the most population have more heads, therefore more hats required!
ith:

1	California	37,691,912
2	Texas	25,674,681
3	New York	19,465,197

4

Florida

19,057,542

You see a lot of NY hats out there too.

[EagleJCS]

Around here, I seem to see more UK (University of Kentucky) logo hats - and other apparel - than anything with the official state identifiers. (e.g. the official state logo, slogans "United we stand, divided we fall" or "Unbridled Spirit", state flag, etc.). Following that, it's UofL (University of Louisville) logos, followed by other local/regional universities.

I think Kentucky gets such a bad rap from the stereotype of being backwoods/backwater/uneducated, that many natives and/or former residents choose not to identify with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.