Bass Pro Shop hats — when will they go away? (fashion, looks)

[GoAmericaGo]

I get this uneasy feeling in my stomach when I see people wearing these hats. It screams to me that the person looks for the most cookie cutter of ways to come across as trendy and hip. Yuck. Reminds me of when people wore those Von Dutch or whatever it’s called hats…or Affliction tshirts.

[fleetiebelle]

I had to google what you were referring to, so maybe you're just hanging out in the wrong places.

[RamenAddict]

Is this a Thing? Because I think I’ve literally never seen/noticed anyone wearing a Bass Pro hat. I also don’t hang out with people who enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, etc… so perhaps I’m not with the right audience? I do hike, but have still never seen anyone in a Bass Pro hat. And yes, I live near a Bass Pro.

[Bitey]

It never occurred to me the wearer was trying to be "trendy and hip." My primary assumption is typically "I guess that guy likes to hunt and/or fish."

[GoAmericaGo]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

I had to google what you were referring to, so maybe you're just hanging out in the wrong places.

I see at least 3-4 every time I go to the YMCA. I see many when I go to the mall (I go several times a week to walk for exercise).

[GoAmericaGo]

Originally Posted by RamenAddict

Is this a Thing? Because I think I’ve literally never seen/noticed anyone wearing a Bass Pro hat. I also don’t hang out with people who enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, etc… so perhaps I’m not with the right audience? I do hike, but have still never seen anyone in a Bass Pro hat. And yes, I live near a Bass Pro.

It’s not really worn as symbol of someone that likes fishing/boating/hunting. It’s worn for style. I first saw them popping up on Tiktok videos when I used to watch…now they have filtered down locally.

[Flamingo13]

Those hats are NOT a "fashion" thing.

[GoAmericaGo]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

Those hats are NOT a "fashion" thing.

What are they then? Never seen them until the last 1-1.5 years.

[USNRET04]

Originally Posted by Bitey

It never occurred to me the wearer was trying to be "trendy and hip." My primary assumption is typically "I guess that guy likes to hunt and/or fish."

This is exactly why people are wearing them.

Holy cow OP, get over yourself!

[North Beach Person]

Glad you haven't seen me wearing my Ducks Unlimited hat. Or the Delta Waterfowl one. Or the one I have that identifies me as a Hunter and Firearms Safety Instructor for the Maryland DNR.