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submitted 2 years ago by Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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I used to think berets were lame but I've officially had my mind changed

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[-] TraumaDumpling@hexbear.net 20 points 2 years ago

idk if this is just a western military thing but aren't you supposed to soak your beret and wear it to form it to your head and prevent wrinkles? and also, isn't the insignia supposed to be on the front and not the side? i genuinely have no idea about the military traditions of these countries so they are probably to their own standards.

[-] Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net 26 points 2 years ago

I honestly don't get the practical point of a beret. Not big enough to keep your head warm but also provides no shade.

It looks cool but that's about it.

[-] Tunnelvision@hexbear.net 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Military berets used to be bigger and provided some shade, but in modern times they’re used because they’re cool. Really the SAS made them popular in culture and now they’re associated with elite units as a status symbol. I’m not sure about African nations history with using them, but I assume it’s just colonialism and the elite status from before.

[-] Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net 13 points 2 years ago

The fuck is this weird shit?

[-] LeZero@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

They still wear that kind of stuff today btw

[-] Tunnelvision@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago

Those are the ones that were bigger and provided some shade lol you can shift it towards the sun for some protection.

[-] JohnBrownNote@hexbear.net 11 points 2 years ago

i think that's called drip?

[-] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 years ago

The fuck happened to the true drip hats

[-] GalaxyBrain@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago

I wear one working in kitchens. I hate hats and it's hot so my thin ass beret doesn't get me too sweaty under the hat like most and it makes anyone who doesn't know any better think I'm.in charge cause I'm.the only one wearing a beret.

[-] jawsua@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

wow you're well named

[-] GalaxyBrain@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

I'm smart as hell

[-] keepcarrot@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago

I think it could keep your head a little warm in a mild climate with a short hair cut. Maybe, idk. It does stop your scalp from getting sun burn I guess

[-] Mokey@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago

They have their own standards.

Berets if i can recall correctly, you CAN wet them and shave them with a razor to be more droopy but it honestly doesnt matter. Its just a stupid hat at the end of the day.