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I've got a dilemma, and I'd appreciate the help of my Spoofy mates with it.

Mrs Skoob bought me a new pork pie hat the other day. I think it looks really neat, but Mrs Skoob just cracks up in peals of uncontrolled laughter when I put it on.

The thing is - should I wear it to this Spoofy shindig in Winchester on friday? Or will people laugh at me on the train up there?

I could just pop it in a carrier bag and show it to my fellow Spoof peoples before quickly popping it safely back in the bag.

Or I could just leave it at home.

Any suggestions? (Sticking it up my arse is not an option.)

Regards

Skoob.

You could flatten it and then just pretend its a Frisbee. Then people will think you're fun.

Or something.

Thanks JB

Good idea that. It'll fit into the bag easier if I squash it.

look a bit daft on me head though.

Regards

Skoob.

Picture you as a black Fedora man actually.

Classic.

Fun.

Very Retro 40's.

Says, "I like to look good, but I can drink Sammy and Frank under the table"

Skoob:

Possibly a Napoleon hat (1800's) or a hippie forehead bandana (1960's)?

Have fun, wish I could join you.

Cheers PM and Philbert.

We'll be sure to raise a glass to our fellow spoofers.

Fraid it's gonna have to be the pork pie hat or nothing.

A topper or a stovepipe would have been fun, but I haven't got either.

Regards

Skoob.

you could always go bald

Not an option JO I'm afraid.

Too much hair.

Not that I'm complaining, but I hate having it cut.

Pork pie or nothing.

I think it looks like Robert DeNiro in Mean Streets.

The wife says I look more like blind Eli out of Last of The Summer Wine.

Regards

Skoob.

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Quote: Skoob1999

I've got a dilemma, and I'd appreciate the help of my Spoofy mates with it.

Mrs Skoob bought me a new pork pie hat the other day. I think it looks really neat, but Mrs Skoob just cracks up in peals of uncontrolled laughter when I put it on.

The thing is - should I wear it to this Spoofy shindig in Winchester on friday? Or will people laugh at me on the train up there?

I could just pop it in a carrier bag and show it to my fellow Spoof peoples before quickly popping it safely back in the bag.

Or I could just leave it at home.

Any suggestions? (Sticking it up my arse is not an option.)

Regards

Skoob.

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Ms. Manners says: Trade it in for a real pork pie. One can never go wrong when bringing a lovely pork pie to go with drinks.

I always travel with a pork pie in case I need to extend hospitality to hungry strangers.

Personally, I prefer a meat and potato pie manufactured by Holland's Pies of Baxenden, Lancashire, served with mushy peas, pinch o' salt and pepper, and lashings of malt vinegar.

But it doesn't solve the hat dilemma.

Regards

Skoob.

Hats off whilst eating pies, pork or others, Skoob please show some etiquette!

Thanks JO

But it still doesn't solve the hat problem.

Regards

Skoob.

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Quote: Skoob1999

Thanks JO

But it still doesn't solve the hat problem.

Regards

Skoob.

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Lancashire flat-cap maybe or a Nazi war helmet?

Bring it Skoob..

I'll either bring the black fed..

or the gay white job..

can't make me mind up..

Should we bother with underwear..?

What if we land up in the same ward..

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Quote: Colonel Juan

Bring it Skoob..

I'll either bring the black fed..

or the gay white job..

can't make me mind up..

Should we bother with underwear..?

What if we land up in the same ward..

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You'd make a dashing pear a pork pie and an Eton Boater?

Maybe I should just stick with the crash helmet...

Regards

Skoob

Nah..

Too gay...

What about a German WWII steel helmet?

You'd look good in that..

Don't know why but I've been thinking about this and here's what I've come up with.

Do you regularly wear hats? (I don't mean the ski cap you had on in your actual photo). Someone who regularly wears hats wouldn't ask a question of whether or not they should wear a hat. This leads me to believe you aren't entirely comfortable wearing a hat.

So, you are going to meet friends. That is the most important thing. What you wear is less important. If you want to feel completely comfortable, I say don't bother with the hat. Or bring it along and after you get a few drinks in you, you can always pull it out and start wearing it cause it won't matter anymore.

That's my take.

The more troubling part about all this is why your wife would buy you the hat and then laugh at you wearing it. That, Skoob, is something you should be much more concerned about.

Charpa

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Quote: Colonel Juan

Nah..

Too gay...

What about a German WWII steel helmet?

You'd look good in that..

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CJ, I already suggested that, are you hibernating or just below par?

But you're getting it all wrong..

Eton boater?????

Wouldn't be seen dead in one..

CJ's gay white has style...

It's a man's hat..

Only REAL men dare wear The Gay White!!!!

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Quote: Colonel Juan

But you're getting it all wrong..

Eton boater?????

Wouldn't be seen dead in one..

CJ's gay white has style...

It's a man's hat..

Only REAL men dare wear The Gay White!!!!

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I wore a kilt once whilst trotting through London, the Japanese loved it!

I'm expecting you tomorrow JO..

By helicopter..

They do bitterballen at the Wykeham Arms....

Hello, Skoob.

About this hat issue: I've been rethinking it and I've come to the conclusion that you should indeed shove it up your arse.


Yours,

Noshing Mink

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Quote: Colonel Juan

I'm expecting you tomorrow JO..

By helicopter..

They do bitterballen at the Wykeham Arms....

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I'd love to be there, but alas there is no-one to look after my underside of the bridge apart from King Ratsputin the giant albino rat and he's a junkie!

JB, loved your suggestion for the hat, perfect!