Also known as Goober hats, Jughead or Jaghead caps, Whoopee caps, inverted fedoras, etc. I love these things. Always wanted one. So last night I plunked down the $22.95 and ordered a black one from the KingPin. I plan on putting some of my favorite buttons on it, the likes of which no button beanie has probably ever seen. Yeah, I'll probably get some stares when I wear it (and my wife will probably think I'm fuckin' nuts), but, ya know, like that's not ever happened before! Ha.
But the real reason for me starting this topic was I wanted to share this blog post that details the history of the button beanie. I thought it was a perfect post for Talkin' Trash. Check this out:
http://learning2share.blogspot.com/2009/04/search-term-jugheads-hat.html
And check out this beautiful customized original from the '30s (maybe even earlier):
See more pics of that one here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/41010047/sos-yer-ol-man-original-1930s-whoopee
Any of you have one of these? If not, you should get one. Let's start a movement. Let's bring back the button beanie!