Interesting! Would have guessed practical reasons!
Which begs the question, why don’t we American’s have the common sense to stay out of the sun? I’m in NW Florida and no one carries a parasol. Strange to think about!
We were stuck at railroad crossing in Mississippi last month. Jumped out to see what was going on and talked to an old black man carrying an umbrella and a wet rag around his neck. Only sensible person I saw! Everyone else on the street sweating their asses off.
Anyway, when it’s killer hot and there’s a chance of getting stuck outside, I wear a boonie hat. Nerdy? Old man gear? Whatever, I pack my own shade.
why don’t we American’s have the common sense to stay out of the sun?
Parasols used to be a thing in Western culture up to the Victorian Era. Back then, it was a sign of wealth to have pale skin, since it meant that you weren’t working outside in the fields. That reversed in the early 20th century when the default work switched from field work to factory work.
From then on, a tan was a sign that you had enough earnings to take time off and do things like go to the beach. Parasols died out around then since the goal of keeping pale switched to getting a tan.
Weirdly enough, right before I quit Lowe’s they gave us all the best one I’ve ever had: Extra-wide stiff brim, stays flat to block the sun, light crown, detachable neck cord. I want to sew a patch on the Lowe’s logo, but it’s surprisingly low key as is.
LOL, nobody really wanted theirs so I ended up with 3.
Interesting! Would have guessed practical reasons!
Which begs the question, why don’t we American’s have the common sense to stay out of the sun? I’m in NW Florida and no one carries a parasol. Strange to think about!
We were stuck at railroad crossing in Mississippi last month. Jumped out to see what was going on and talked to an old black man carrying an umbrella and a wet rag around his neck. Only sensible person I saw! Everyone else on the street sweating their asses off.
Anyway, when it’s killer hot and there’s a chance of getting stuck outside, I wear a boonie hat. Nerdy? Old man gear? Whatever, I pack my own shade.
Parasols used to be a thing in Western culture up to the Victorian Era. Back then, it was a sign of wealth to have pale skin, since it meant that you weren’t working outside in the fields. That reversed in the early 20th century when the default work switched from field work to factory work.
From then on, a tan was a sign that you had enough earnings to take time off and do things like go to the beach. Parasols died out around then since the goal of keeping pale switched to getting a tan.
I know all that! :) It’s just funny that no one has the sense anymore to carry shade in the summer.
Bruv, I’ve been wearing one of those hats for years. Could not recommend greater
Weirdly enough, right before I quit Lowe’s they gave us all the best one I’ve ever had: Extra-wide stiff brim, stays flat to block the sun, light crown, detachable neck cord. I want to sew a patch on the Lowe’s logo, but it’s surprisingly low key as is.
LOL, nobody really wanted theirs so I ended up with 3.
Damn, ya. The detachable back is something I’m looking for in my next hey.
I’ve got two crappy, gas station hats with the back flap. NICE. Dip it in water and sling it on, good to go.
Guys at work low-key acted like I was a dork for grabbing those hats. “Damn it’s hot!” Yeah, not so much for me.