Short
Arnold
Lara MHats of Meat are Neat
May 11th 2006 09:16
Hats of Meat is a remarkable new trend in fashion that is taking the world by storm. The concept is quite simple, these are hats made entirely from meat. Photos on the webpage are of everyday folks like you and I, with one key difference that sets them apart from us, in a league all of their own. They are decked out in hats made from meat. The website’s slogan is,
"One always looks neat, in a hat made from meat." ,
supposedly a quote from the Mark Twain of Huckleberry Finn fame.
Why? Who knows. Is it very hygienic? Who cares. (It is not recommended that these hats are eaten after use)
According to the website, hats of meat have quite a long and varied history in society, “The expression “I’ll eat my hat” traces back as far as the 19th century, usually credited to Abraham Lincoln in reference to one of his trademark stovepipe hats, which were often made of tenderloin.” ‘Meatheads’ from around the globe have joined the revolution and contributed by sending in their own meat hat creations. Extra points go to those with creativity and ingenuity. My favourite is the Yarmulke, which could only be improved by fashioning it self reflexively from bacon.
The poetic beauty of the hats reminds me of a favourite artist of mine, Mark Ryden. He too shares a love of and fascination with meat.
The subjects of his child-like delicate oil paintings are often surrounded by shiny cuts of beef or pork. One particular exemplar is the Angel of Meat, a gorgeous testimony to the sacred aesthetic of raw meat chunks.
Why do these people have this bizarre obsession with raw meat? I have one theory. I know a man who was a vegetarian for seven years. During this period of abstinence he would have severe cravings for meat, even when the carnal desires had been suppressed for such a long time. He would look lovingly through junk mail catalogues staring at the pages of raw meat and sausages. The same thing happened when ever he visited the supermarket.
I would like to hypothesise that these clearly widespread meat fantasies come from the repression of meat eating, particularly in the context of vegetarians and vegans. Would anyone care to contribute their suggestions or theories?
"One always looks neat, in a hat made from meat." ,
supposedly a quote from the Mark Twain of Huckleberry Finn fame.
Why? Who knows. Is it very hygienic? Who cares. (It is not recommended that these hats are eaten after use)
The Brisket Yarmulke (from www.hatsofmeat.com )
The poetic beauty of the hats reminds me of a favourite artist of mine, Mark Ryden. He too shares a love of and fascination with meat.
The Base 'Bull' Cap (Image from www.hatsofmeat.com )
Why do these people have this bizarre obsession with raw meat? I have one theory. I know a man who was a vegetarian for seven years. During this period of abstinence he would have severe cravings for meat, even when the carnal desires had been suppressed for such a long time. He would look lovingly through junk mail catalogues staring at the pages of raw meat and sausages. The same thing happened when ever he visited the supermarket.
Angel of Meat (www.markryden.com )
I would like to hypothesise that these clearly widespread meat fantasies come from the repression of meat eating, particularly in the context of vegetarians and vegans. Would anyone care to contribute their suggestions or theories?
| 74 |
| Vote |
Add To: 
subscribe to this blog
Comment by Cibbuano
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
How about a meat and tortilla sombrero?
Comment by Laura
Comment by Shani
http://www.hatsofmeat.com/good1jpg.jpg
Comment by Cibbuano
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak