# I think ANTIFA need to start wearing aloha shirts **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 26, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258 "2020-06-26T19:37:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/1 "2020-06-26T19:37:07Z")
Back in the '90s, there was a Hilo Hattie store near my office. I amassed a small collection of aloha shirts. And why not? Southern California is hot. They’re comfortable. Frank Sinatra wore one in _From Here To Eternity_. Thomas Magnum wore them. Trader Joe’s ‘crew’ wear them. They’re fun. I lost about 70 pounds a couple of years ago. I bought some dress shirts for work, and aloha shirts for casual wear. I don’t really have any other shirts that fit anymore. Now the Alt Reich have taken to wearing them. I think ANTIFA and other people opposed to the right wing need to start wearing aloha shirts. First, the cool people wore them first. Second, any right-winger wearing one would be pissed off at being taken for a liberal. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/2 "2020-06-26T21:41:47Z")
That’s pretty much all I wear in the summer heat, so I vote yes. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/3 "2020-06-26T21:56:33Z")
Please do. I already look like one of those assholes with a shaved head. Now they co-opt my fashion choices? Fuck that!! Antifa Aloha!!! ---
**Author:** ![I.Dunno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9f8e36/32.png) [@I.Dunno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I.Dunno)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/4 "2020-06-26T22:39:26Z")
Yeah, that’s pretty much THIS lefty’s summer uniform anyway. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/5 "2020-06-26T23:29:00Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Back in the '90s, there was a Hilo Hattie store near my office. I did love Hawaiian shirts back in the day (after I returned from Hawaii, where I actually saw Hilo Hattie perform\*). I liked the fact you didn’t have to tuck them in. However, this would probably backfire, with the right wing people attacking anyone out of their group who wore them. \*Years later, I saw one of the stores and was boggled. I’m betting people remember her for the clothing, just like people forget that Jimmy Dean was a successful performer. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/6 "2020-06-27T14:03:47Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > However, this would probably backfire, with the right wing people attacking anyone out of their group who wore them. I’ll take my chances. _We’ve gotta fight For our right To wear Alooooooooha!_ I’d prefer not to just give the symbol to them. > [@silenus](#): > > Antifa Aloha!!! I like it! ---
**Author:** ![Jumpbass](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jumpbass/32/147_2.png) [@Jumpbass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jumpbass)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/7 "2020-06-27T16:03:09Z")
Wait… this is a thing? Where did this come from? Right wingers and aloha shirts? Somebody got a link? Screw 'em, I’m gonna keep wearing mine. ---
**Author:** ![I.Dunno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9f8e36/32.png) [@I.Dunno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I.Dunno)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/8 "2020-06-27T17:18:42Z")
Here’s one. And, not intending to sound snarky, but all you have to do is google it. > **[Rightwing Shitheads Are Trying to Ruin Hawaiian Shirts Now](https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a32754893/why-rightwing-protestors-wear-hawaiian-shirts/)** > > Wondering why so many heavily armed white guys are rocking hibiscus print? The reason is exactly as disturbing as you'd expect. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/9 "2020-06-27T18:03:51Z")
From the article: > Do everything you can to make sure the bastards don’t win—and maybe wear a Hawaiian shirt while you do it. Symbols matter, even small, seemingly silly ones. Don’t let them have this. Exactly! #antifaaloha ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/10 "2020-06-28T01:54:06Z")
The aloha shirt is my go to fashion choice. ---
**Author:** ![Jumpbass](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jumpbass/32/147_2.png) [@Jumpbass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jumpbass)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/11 "2020-06-28T13:54:55Z")
So the whole thing is based on a pun? Boogaloo= Big Luau? That’s bad even for a pun. Schmucks. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/12 "2020-06-28T15:52:45Z")
Even more reason to turn it against them. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/13 "2020-06-28T22:23:29Z")
Please yes, I hope the OP starts a highly successfully movement to promote aloha wear among progressives in general. (I get that it would be super annoying for the boogaloo types if aloha shirts became associated with antifa in particular, but let’s expand the net.) I live on the Big Island and really don’t want to see our go-to clothing co-opted. Plus, tourism isn’t coming back any time soon and it would be great if we could grow local clothing industries. A quick Google suggests that Jams is actually produced in Hawaii, Reyn Spooner is manufactured in Asia, and I’m not sure what the case is with Tori Richards. I’d love to see all of those brands in a position to provide jobs in state. Needless to say, we’re in a mess economically right now as tourism is dead and needs to stay dead until the virus is under control. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/14 "2020-06-28T23:02:22Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > Please yes, I hope the OP starts a highly successfully movement to promote aloha wear among progressives in general. (I get that it would be super annoying for the boogaloo types if aloha shirts became associated with antifa in particular, but let’s expand the net.) I have zero experience starting a movement. I checked, and I have _one_ twitter follower. (Not that I tweet anything – this, though.) I _totally_ want to take aloha shirts back. The Boogaloo Boys don’t deserve them, and anything we can do to piss them off is fine with me! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/15 "2020-06-29T00:24:56Z")
Anyone know how to get the idea to Jon Stewart? #antifaaloha ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/16 "2020-06-29T03:23:41Z")
I think ANTIFA need to start wearing orange jumpsuits. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/17 "2020-06-29T03:48:26Z")
No, the Good Guys get to wear aloha shirts. The Boogaloo Boys should get the orange jumpsuits (along with their MESSiah.) ---
**Author:** ![Turki-lurki](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turki-lurki/32/7168_2.png) [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/18 "2020-06-29T04:10:23Z")
I only have two but will buy more. Can’t let the rabble co-opt this! ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/19 "2020-06-29T13:29:05Z")
People who destroy private property and assault those who report on them are not the good guys. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258/20 "2020-06-29T13:50:30Z")
When the other side are fascists, they’re the good guys. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-antifa-need-to-start-wearing-aloha-shirts/913258.md?page=2)