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

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  • TraumaDumpling
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    7 months 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
      hexagon
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      7 months 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.

      • Comp4 [comrade/them]
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        7 months ago

        If you arent looking cool while resisting the West why even bother ....

      • Tunnelvision [they/them]
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        7 months 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.

      • GalaxyBrain [they/them]
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        7 months 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.

      • keepcarrot [she/her]
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        7 months 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 [none/use name]
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      7 months 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.