Post #71455 by gustw on Wed, Jan 21, 2004 2:44 PM

Maybe I was mixin' references/people when I went off on pretension, but let's face it Dawn, "WTF" definitely implied contempt for the product, and your overall vibe suggested that you thought it was inappropriate that I posted it. BUT, I put it in the right category, and I'm not sure why being an active member is any factor. I certainly didn't try to strong-arm anyone into buying my hats, or contact anyone directly. If someone else can advertise a plastic mug or tiki lamp, I can surely list Tiki Trash hats. Obviously, you've made it clear that you don't like the design, but initially it came across that you thought I was out of line for posting, and that's what I reacted to. It's a little ironic that there is sorta a suggestion that Tiki Trash is somehow "lesser" or inappropriate, and the response is TRASH talk. But, hey, I'm cool with that game, otherwise, I wouldn't have posted 12+ responses. I'll take all comers. Many of you are programmed to hate mesh, just as the kids are programmed to love it. Mesh isn't cool anymore, and a good chunk of you wouldn't wear it mainly out of a fear of appearing like a hipster (okay, the hats are considered ugly, but that's part of their charm...I have a whole other rant on the defense of the trucker hat). I like the hats, and I won't stuff 'em away in the closet, no matter how many Ashton Kutcher wears.