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Novelty podium caps: Yay or Nay?


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Poll: Novelty hats - good or bad thing? (206 member(s) have cast votes)

Do you think the novelty hats are a good thing?

  1. Yes (161 votes [78.16%])

    Percentage of vote: 78.16%

  2. No (39 votes [18.93%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.93%

  3. Not sure (6 votes [2.91%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.91%

Would you like to see more novelty hats?

  1. Yes (140 votes [67.96%])

    Percentage of vote: 67.96%

  2. No (45 votes [21.84%])

    Percentage of vote: 21.84%

  3. Not sure (21 votes [10.19%])

    Percentage of vote: 10.19%

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#51 billm99uk

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 19:42

Maybe in Austin they can also let loose with some sixshooters like in IndyCar.

 

:lol:

 

Oh God. Don't tell Lewis! 



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#52 StanByk

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 19:43

What about selecting one driver after each race who then has to wear a dunce cap at the next event.

Who should be the chosen one after Sochi?


Edited by StanByk, 12 October 2015 - 19:43.


#53 Donkey

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 19:45

What about selecting one driver after each race who then has to wear a dunce cap at the next event.

Who should be the chosen one after Sochi?

Maldonado. Always. Just because.



#54 Anja

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 21:09

Can't see why not as long as they're not overdoing it.



#55 Kristian

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 21:46

I like them, adds a bit of fun to the formalities. 

 

And that russian hat looked far better than what Hamilton usually puts on his head. 



#56 bill p

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 21:57

Just a bit of fun and I'm tired of baseball hats anyway

#57 Garndell

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 22:01

Does anyone know ANY English person who wears a bowler hat?

 

I expect there are more Busby-wearers.

 

Busby is Hungarian traditionally even if more commonly associated with the UK.  I do know a couple of people who wear a bowler hat regularly, but then they are in the Diplomatic Service (friends of my grandad).



#58 Volcano70

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 23:06

As long as it doesn't spiral out of control, a Yay for me.



#59 Exb

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 23:22

I would say yes but I see a big problem with changing the podium hats each race.

I mean we, the fans watching, may get confused who the 3 guys in national hats on the podium are - they could be anyone. No its much safer to stick to baseball caps so we recognise them as the drivers. :smoking:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(and yes I am still bitter about the ban on changing helmet designs :evil:)



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#60 Tsarwash

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Posted 12 October 2015 - 23:32

People who attempt to get their source of humour from 'wacky' headwear are worse than snakes and ought to be left pegged out in the desert. And I'm sure millions of Russians were just so happy to see their national identity reduced down to just a funny hat. Yes, I am grumpy.

#61 SlickMick

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 01:07

You've obviously never come across British university student union officials before! :lol:
 
This reader comment from below that article sums them up perfectly: http://discussion.th...malink/60419890 (scroll about one-third down the page and it will be highlighted).



Chris Jarvis, the union’s campaigns and democracy officer, known to his dearest friends as that **** Jarvis....

#62 SlickMick

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 01:09

People who attempt to get their source of humour from 'wacky' headwear are worse than snakes and ought to be left pegged out in the desert. And I'm sure millions of Russians were just so happy to see their national identity reduced down to just a funny hat. Yes, I am grumpy.


Agreed, you are grumpy.

And a sad bar steward.

#63 blackhand2010

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 01:29

I lump the hats into the same kind of grouping as I do those signs that state "You don't have to be mad to work here... but it helps!"
The kind of people that find it entertaining/amusing are the same kind of crashing party bores who you'd cross an international date line to avoid.
Tacky, vulgar, gauche.

#64 Afterburner

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 02:23

Race winner Lewis Hamilton obviously did too because he was so disappointed not to see them back last year that he asked for (and got) Sheriff Andretti's so that his hat lust could be at least partially sated:
 
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I've only just now realised that there's a Blazing Saddles joke in there somewhere.

 

 ;)


Edited by Afterburner, 13 October 2015 - 02:24.


#65 SophieB

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 04:51

People who attempt to get their source of humour from 'wacky' headwear are worse than snakes and ought to be left pegged out in the desert. And I'm sure millions of Russians were just so happy to see their national identity reduced down to just a funny hat. Yes, I am grumpy.

Oh Tsarwash, All I Want For Chistmas Is You! :kiss:

#66 Marklar

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 08:12

Forget the hats, what about national drinks on the podium instead of champagne?

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#67 mikeC

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 08:14



Does anyone know ANY English person who wears a bowler hat?

 

I expect there are more Busby-wearers.

 

Well, if you don't like the bowler, how about a deerstalker:

 

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#68 Vitesse2

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 08:25

I've only just now realised that there's a Blazing Saddles joke in there somewhere.

 

 ;)

Yep, the sheriff is near ...



#69 Tsarwash

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 10:10

Agreed, you are grumpy.

And a sad bar steward.

That comment is about as funny and mature as a comedy ****ing hat.

Hey, what about making them wear turbans for the India race. That's couldn't be seen as racist, could it ? I didn't realize that we were in the 70's again.

#70 Tsarwash

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 10:13

Oh Tsarwash, All I Want For Chistmas Is You! :kiss:

Christmas is cancelled. Santa caught syphilis from one of his elves, the police are waiting by his hospital bed.

#71 thegforcemaybewithyou

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 10:35

Why stop at wearing traditional hats?

 

2016 Japanese podium outfit will look like

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#72 HP

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 11:11

I like the idea, but I even more like variety.

 

So I'd prefer a Russian bear on the Russian GP podium. And someone gave yesterday an even more great idea. Have Putin wrestle with that bear on the podium.



#73 phrank

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 11:12

If the winner gets a sombrero in Mexico, can he get arrested for being a racist when he enters the UK? Please don't turn the drivers into clowns wearing local folklore! Look what happened to Bernie in Russia?



#74 OilFour

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 11:19

The German one should be fun;

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( just a joke, not trying to offend anyone )



#75 Pimpwerx

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 11:23

I love it. I wish they did it at every circuit. The GPs are supposed to be national showcases. The Olympics makes a show of traditional garb. I'd like to see traditional hats and unique trophies. Hell, if there are no unique hats for a country, make it something else. If there was a Scottish GP, a kilt with the finishing place on it would be cool. Spice things up. Give the drivers some additional collectors items, and it'll be another piece of merchandise for the circuits to sell. PEACE.

#76 superden

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 11:27

Why not, baseball caps are passé.

#77 loki0420

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 14:15

I liked that. Nothing wrong and bit of fun and diversity.



#78 Lemans

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 16:41

Does anyone know ANY English person who wears a bowler hat?

 

I expect there are more Busby-wearers.

 

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#79 BRG

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 17:05

Well, if you don't like the bowler, how about a deerstalker:

 

 

Being Formula One, should that be DEAR stalker?



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#80 Tsarwash

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 17:06



If the winner gets a sombrero in Mexico, can he get arrested for being a racist when he enters the UK? Please don't turn the drivers into clowns wearing local folklore! Look what happened to Bernie in Russia?

No. Where would you get that idea from ? 



#81 Maustinsj

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 17:06

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Touché

#82 RekF1

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 17:51

If the winner gets a sombrero in Mexico, can he get arrested for being a racist when he enters the UK? Please don't turn the drivers into clowns wearing local folklore! Look what happened to Bernie in Russia?

 

 

https://youtu.be/0ZoKmJIZVMo


Edited by RekF1, 13 October 2015 - 17:52.


#83 Sheepmachine

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 18:13

Don't YOU know some, Bod?

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A Mr.Ben refrence in the racing comments section of the forum, that has made my day! :) :up:

Personally I think novelty hats would be a great fun idea and would liven up the podium. Someone make it happen.

#84 SheIsDisaster

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 18:20

I like the idea, but I even more like variety.

 

So I'd prefer a Russian bear on the Russian GP podium. And someone gave yesterday an even more great idea. Have Putin wrestle with that bear on the podium.

 

So what's next? Cameron making love with pig on the British GP?



#85 WilliamsF1Fan

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 18:43

We are crying out for this at the British GP next year.  As modelled by the lovely Nige. 

 

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Edited by WilliamsF1Fan, 13 October 2015 - 18:44.


#86 phrank

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 19:17

No. Where would you get that idea from ? 

http://www.theguardi...acist-sombreros Ok ok, not as dramatic as I remembered.



#87 jonpollak

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 20:47

Sophie;
That there OP is a beautiful testament to your education and intellect.
It is such a joy it is to read something on here as lovingly crafted and skillfully composed as this.
I'd read the phone book were you to have written it.
 
Thank You.
 
Jp


#88 Disgrace

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Posted 13 October 2015 - 23:26

We are crying out for this at the British GP next year.  As modelled by the lovely Nige. 

 

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Only if it comes with the brows and 'tache.



#89 BlinkyMcSquinty

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 06:41

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Don't be silly, We would never whore ourselves out for money.



#90 jcbc3

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 07:16

And they would arrive at the podium like this:

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#91 WilliamsF1Fan

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 07:51

Only if it comes with the brows and 'tache.

 

I'd say it would be obligatory.  I can just imagine Hamilton, Vettel, Rosberg, Bottas all with stick on brows and 'taches! 



#92 Maustinsj

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 11:31

I'd say it would be obligatory.  I can just imagine Hamilton, Vettel, Rosberg, Bottas all with stick on brows and 'taches! 

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#93 WilliamsF1Fan

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 16:14

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To quote the man himself, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'



#94 Jono

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 16:25

We are crying out for this at the British GP next year.  As modelled by the lovely Nige. 

 

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It's difficult to see a sponsor on a flat cap though!



#95 OilFour

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Posted 15 October 2015 - 11:52

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Don't be silly, We would never whore ourselves out for money.

So, Yeti's do exist ... And man, they are ugly!



#96 Nathan

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Posted 15 October 2015 - 12:15

Celebrate local culture! :up: :up:

 

 

But don't let sponsors dictate style and designs.


Edited by Nathan, 15 October 2015 - 12:15.


#97 jonpollak

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Posted 25 October 2015 - 22:35

I got your cap right here....

 

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Jp



#98 SophieB

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Posted 25 October 2015 - 22:35

And on that note...