Since people constantly stop me to ask about it, I have decided to create a list of the most significant advantages and disadvantages of wearing a kayak as a hat, which I like to refer to as “Kayakats.”
Advantages:
You always have shade. You can even share the shade with shorter friends.
You never know when you might happen to walk by an inviting body of water. You’re ready.
“Chick Magnet” (for you single dudes.)
Being on the cutting edge of a new trend. No more “Boring Bobby.”
Fits way better than a canoe.
Provides plenty of personal space when you have to wait in a line (or a queue when you’re in England).
Makes you appear “sporty.”
Allows you to read your tablet outside during strong sunlight conditions.
Increased neck muscle strength.
You can pretty much laugh at the rain.
Disadvantages:
If you plan to drive, you will need to invest in a roof rack or a convertible.
Subways are tricky.
The bright colors make Kayakats appealing targets for birds.
You need to avoid bulls if you have a red Kayakat (a bigger problem in Spain than in the US).
You can forget about using revolving doors.
Summary:
As you can see, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Hopefully, now that you are armed with helpful information regarding Kayakats, I can go for a walk without answering so many questions.
Have a Kayaky day.
Thanks for reading and responding. You make it fun.
Mark
Thank you for this thoughtful analysis. Chick magnet? Definitely.
A Canadian comedy team called The Frantics used to do sketches on TV about a guy named "Mr. Canoe Head", who was working on sort of the same principle as the kayak-hat.