I work in a touristy part of DC and those red hats are driving me insane!

[Bleacher Creature]

Anytime I walk by a tour group - which is multiple times a day - there's always a contingent of people, mostly white, teenage boys, wearing those tacky red hats that they bought from a vendor.

I was a teenage boy once, so I know how dumb they can be, but this is too much! And as an adult, I'm certainly not going to engage. I guess I'll just have to settle for venting on DU.

[atreides1]

1. I work at the Holocaust Museum

I see hordes of white teenage boys wearing those damn hats!!!

The next generation of Alt Right is being raised before our eyes...

[smirkymonkey]

2. I weep for the future.

What is wrong with these kids?

[sharp_stick]

3. Wearing one of these

is a great way to make sure that you get extra saliva in your meal and the room with bedbugs.

[blueinredohio]

4. Wait until they get their Medicaid taken away and Mom and Dads

lose their house to pay for health care. They might not wear those red hats when they lose their room in the basement

[dhill926]

11. they'll still blame the liberals...

there is no hope for these folks...

[american_ideals]

5. Yes, but take heart - around non-touristy DC the 45 gear has DISAPPEARED

Two months ago I occasionally ran into people wearing 45 gear in NW DC.

Now - nothing. It's gone. Adults and locals are embarrassed.

I confess I once said to a kid wearing a 45 hat: "The president is a criminal. Take that hat off."
And to another "If you are wearing that hat, your parents are complicit." That was probably too strong.

[California_Republic]

6. Can you help us understand what you're talking about?

[NMDemDist2]

7. i think this is it & welcome to DU!!

[Bleacher Creature]

8. That's the one!

[California_Republic]

10. Thanks and thanks!

[Thor_MN]

9. They are talking about MAGA hats.

And google will help you if you don't know what they are.

Personally, I prefer the ITMFA hats if I was looking for a bright red hat.

[Leith]

13. I Had to Google ITMFA

and I LIKE it!

To save others the trouble, it stands for Impeach The MoFo Already.

[maveric]

12. Haven't seen one here in San Diego

Local repugs have been very quiet of late.

[progressoid]

14. Let's hope it's ironic?