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Josh_Nyc · Joined: 09 Jan 2004

why is it that most foreign guys...esp from the U.S. always have to wear a baseball cap backwards? is it like the official dress code for ex-pats? looks pretty lame walking in the subway and noticing that ALL the other foreign guys i see have the stupid backwards cap. even the koreans think it looks stupid.

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

I hardly ever see foreigners wear baseball caps....and if Americans do........so what?

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:51 pm Post subject:

In the grand scheme of things, kangnamdragon, it doesn't mean much.

They are still putzzes.

Mashimaro · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Location: location, location

I don't wear a baseball cap backwards.. Shocked

I don't even wear baggy jeans.. Shocked

It does seem like a bit of a 'straight out of american college' uniform to me.
Throw in some earphones, a backpack, and I'd say you'd cover 90% of white 30 & under foreign teachers..

Damn I love generalising Very Happy

To be fair, I haven't spent a lot of time in Seoul.. definitely noticed it while I was there though.

the wrangler · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject:

I love wearing my cap anywhere I go. But I've never worn it backwards.

That's an occasion I save leave for back home

when you get together with the boys,

bust open the chips and peanuts,

break out the 24-pack of Labatts,

while watching the fifth game of the World Series. Very Happy

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Don't wear a baseball hat much, but sometimes it's backwards and sometimes it isn't.

Not a style thing (you've rarely seen anybody more removed from fashion than me), but sometimes one way feels comfortable and sometimes the other way feels comfortable.

ryleeys · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MD

My guess is that the OP saw me walking around Seoul one weekend... I've worn a red hat backwards every day for 5 years now and before that, I had a blue hat (worn forwards) for 4 years. It's just a habit and just like grabbing my coat on the way out the door, I grab my hat. Toss in the backpack if I'm staying overnight somewhere and the mp3 player that I bought to entertain me when I'm on the busride from Icheon to Seoul and yeah, I figure he saw me.

Got a goatee too... your point about all of this?

HardyandTiny · Joined: 03 Jun 2003

Juggertha · Joined: 27 May 2003 Location: Anyang, Korea

my hairline will no long attempt to support that look. Sad

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

jurassic5 · Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Location: PA

i usually wear my hat to c ocked to the side...but sometimes wear it backwards too....

btw, how do u know Koreans think it looks stupid? Confused

so why is it, most non-US guys....esp from Europe always have to wear tight ass clothing? is it like the official dress code for Euro's? looks pretty lame walking in the subway and being able to see the guys' boxer line... Rolling Eyes

ryleeys · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MD

Hahaha... jurassic5 rules... give 'em hell for their fashion comments man

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

princess · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: soul of Asia

Well, I have seen KOREAN guys wear a baseball cap backwards and sideways, too. Complete with baggy jeans, etc. I also saw my Korean friend's guy friend rapping at Club Hooper in Hongdae one night.

Apple Scruff · Joined: 29 Oct 2003

Backwards caps went out with Fred Durst.
Baggy pants went out in 1994.
Pull your pants up to your waistline were they belong and do something about your hair.