The Straw Hat Riots of 1922
Ridiculous History
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4.2 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 5 February 2020
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
The world of fashion has historically been a landmine of strange, seemingly arbitrary rules, from when to wear white around labor day to what constitutes appropriate dress for a given event. However, in the early 20th century, one particular rule about when to wear a straw or a felt hat came to a violent head in the United States, plunging the Big Apple into chaos. Join the guys as they explore the bizarre tale of the Straw Hat Riots of 1922.
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