Comments on: Bridport: Hat’s the way to do it!

By: Damon

Damon — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:14:31 +0000

http://www.bridporthatfest.org

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:32:17 +0000

OH NO, Red Bladder & Bill, I do believe you guys are onto something here. The thought police have obviously been about in Bridport and have removed all the left / right foot instructions. We shall all have to gather on Bucky Doo Square and work out a way to right this wrong.

Now that you come to mention it, I too noticed that none of the Deerstalkers came with a front & back note – what if they were tied wrong & that rendered the wearer incapable of seeing? Not the done thing at all ….

Come to think of it, I did not see any obvious instructions on the gloves either. One could spend loads of time trying to work out left from right & you never know if you end up with two rights or two lefts?

And the matter of ties? They really ought to note the number of times they can be knotted & perhaps even instructions on the knots – in these days of fast dressing, one needs to know how to do it properly so as not to be found to be …. wanting!

Perhaps the HAT FESTIVAL should have a stand with learned folk who can instruct us in these matters ….

If anyone is in touch with the Mad Hatter (I believe that is the appropriate title), could they bring this rather delicate matter to his most urgent attention & report back here ….
With most grateful thanks D

By: Bill Stanley

Bill Stanley — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:06:50 +0000

Perhaps, just for once, The Red Bladder is on to something here. I recently purchased a pair of socks from Mr Snooks’ extensive emporium and could not help but notice the complete absence of any European Safety Compliance certification. I thought the law stated that all products have to be rigorously tested for electrical and mechanical defects that may make them dangerous. The law is there for the protection of us all.

By: The Red Bladder

The Red Bladder — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:18:42 +0000

That may well be true of you, Dee, but there are those that do not share your obvious skills and need a little guidance in these matters. Why should they be denied one of their basic human rights? Few hats carry any indication of which is the front and which the back. This can lead to needless and completely avoidable embarrassment. Likewise with socks. Which one goes on which foot? Which way round should they be put on? These things are a positive minefield for many and a simple set of instructions would alleviate all of these problems. We would not buy a computer, a camera or a microwave oven, whatever that might be, without a set of instructions so why should we be expected to suffer shoddy service when it comes to hats and socks and, come to that, scarves, gloves and ties?

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:19:30 +0000

Fantastic idea – can’t wait to visit & get some more hat ideas. I have however found Mr Snook to be very informative about the wearing of hats & his advice in selecting a special one was most appreciated, no manual needed as I can pull my own socks on!!!!

By: The Red Bladder

The Red Bladder — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:38:26 +0000

That is all well and good Mr Snook but I have noticed that the hats you sell come without any instructions. The socks you offer are exactly the same. Surely you owe it to your customers to supply a comprehensive instruction manual with the products that you offer?