Aretha's hat sparks a trend (really?) - Franklin desperate to be Hussein's food advisor

KLTV ^ | 1/23/09 | Molly Reuter

[Libloather]

Aretha's hat sparks a trend
Posted: Jan 23, 2009 07:32 PM EST
By Molly Reuter

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - On Tuesday, when Aretha Franklin performed in front of millions at President Obama's inauguration with her large hat, ahe started a new fashion trend.

Now, an East Texas store has been flooded with calls. KLTV decided to go to "One More Pair" in Tyler to find out what this new buzz is all about.

"Ring-ring!'

"One More Pair! May I help you," asks Jennifer Johnson, owner of "One More Pair".

Her phone has not stopped ringing since Tuesday.

Aretha Franklin's celebrity status has turned "Mr. Song Hats", the designer of these hats and Jennifer Johnson's store in Tyler into a hot spot.

"After I called the manufacturer and found out what the big rage was about, that's when I began letting people know yes, I will be having that hat.

Since the inauguration Jennifer said she has been getting calls all over the country; even as far away as England. The reason why? The world wide web.

If you type "Mr. Song Hats" into Yahoo, Jennifer's store pops right up.

"Just this morning I sold one from, umm, Arizona," said Johnson. "I've never had anybody come in want just that one hat before.

So... What's the big deal? Jennifer says Mr. Song hats have been around for more than 20 years. Since Tuesday, she's sold 70 of them and has another hundred, or so on backorder.

**SNIP**

Jennifer says Mr. Song is only making duplicate's of Aretha's hat made of ribbon and not felt. She says the one Aretha wore is a one of a kind.

[Libloather]

She says the one Aretha wore is a one of a kind.

We can only hope.

Lay off Aretha's hat; be thankful she wore a coat

Aretha Franklin desperate to be Obama's advisor

Washington, Jan 21 : Singing legend Aretha Franklin has expressed her desire to be one of the U.S. President Barack Obama's top advisors.

The 66-year-old, a huge supporter of America's new leader, pitched for the prestigious post in an open letter to Obama.

"You should put me on your advisory team. But I am serious if you are interested," Contactmusic quoted her as saying in the letter.

And her first advice concerns the presidential diet.

"Eat plenty of good soul food, Indian, Hawaiian, Chinese, gourmet etc. Because as Dr. (Martin Luther) King used to say, 'After a good soul meal, I could go around the world on a meal like that,'" she said.

http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-78883.html

[capt. norm]

The 66-year-old, a huge supporter of America's new leader, pitched for the prestigious post in an open letter to Obama.

Huge is the right word!

[capt. norm]

"Just this morning I sold one from, umm, Arizona," said Johnson. "I've never had anybody come in want just that one hat before.

Got a friend who lives in Umm, Arizona.

Used to be called Hmm, Arizona until they decided to buy a vowel.

[RegulatorCountry]

Black church ladies, in the south at least, have always worn very creative, even gravity-defying, hats for Sunday. They've kept milliners in business, almost singlehandedly. More power to them; I'm glad somebody still takes pride in their appearance.

But, that said, anybody else that tries to wear one of these gizmos is going to look ridiculous.

[albie]

“Eat plenty of good soul food, Indian, Hawaiian, Chinese, gourmet etc. Because as Dr. (Martin Luther) King used to say, ‘After a good soul meal, I could go around the world on a meal like that,’” she said”.

...absolutely NO comparisons should EVER be made between BO and MLK! The 2 couldn’t be further apart in their beliefs. MLK truly wanted equal rights for all men, while BO had an inauguration and a campaign that promoted race baiting and pimping. Aretha is a fat, kool-aid drinking fool.

[Doogle]

..*grins*...no comment, just *grins*

[COUNTrecount]

Aretha Franklin’s Hat to Spawn

Hooray! Milliner Luke Song plans to create a line inspired by the hat he designed for longtime customer Aretha Franklin to wear to the inauguration. “I’d be very stupid not to take this opportunity,” Song said. Since the inauguration, Song has sold 1,000 of the $179 hat Aretha’s was based on (hers was custom and free). The line will include twelve hats in a variety of colors, with bows of different sizes, and will premiere at the Women’s Wear in Nevada trade show next month in Las Vegas. Now that is reason enough to go there. [Heard on the Runway/WSJ]

[FreedomGuru]

Did she sing “Change of Fools”. At least for 0bama supporters “Chain of Fools” is appropriate.

[RummyChick]

There is a book called Crowns about black church lady hats that was turned into a play.

[Mila]

Looks like the hat can even be worn by those in the animal kingdom that wish to look trendy :)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/aretha-franklins-hat/raving_over_arethas_hat

[shaft29]

Have always liked her music. Too bad she has jumped the shark.

[ditto h]

Looks like Rose Marie on steroids.

[mrmargaritaville]

Jake: Bring me four fried chickens and a Coke.
Mrs. Murphy: You want chicken wings or chicken legs?
Jake: Four fried chickens and a Coke.
Elwood: And some dry white toast please.
Mrs. Murphy: Ya’all want anything to drink with that?
Elwood: No ma’am.
Jake: A Coke.

[B Knotts]

While I think that hat is a bit gaudy, it would be nice if ladies would go back to the custom of wearing hats. And men, too. With suits and ties.

We don’t really need to all dress like slobs.

[RichInOC]

What the hell, Ree?! Are you trying to get the man killed?

I CAN HAS LOOTHERBURGER?

[Raster Man]

With the way she sounded, she should have had her song pre-recorded.

[Vinnie]

I’ll happily look at her hat as long I don’t have to listen to her sing.

Her voice is fingernails on a blackboard to me. I’ve heard more melodious screech owls.

[RummyChick]

That hat was actually pretty tame for a black church lady hat.

Here is an interesting article on the subject of their hats.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05EFD91539F93BA25751C1A9669C8B63&n=Top%2FReference%2FTimes%20Topics%2FSubjects%2FW%2FWomen

Here is the one on the front cover of Crowns:

[IFly4Him]

Mrs. Murphy: There two guys out here dressed like Hassidic diamond merchants. One wants four fried chickens...
Matt: Jake!
Mrs. Murphy: The other wants dry white toast.
Matt: Elwood! S**t - the Blues Brothers!
Mrs. Murphy: The Blues Brothers!? Shee*********t - they still owe you money fool!!!

[ladyjane]

Just to set the record straight, MLK stole two-thirds of his dissertation, cheated on his wife, and was an affirmative action user of white prostitutes. Yes, Obama and MLK are quite different.

[Rennes Templar]

Before the swearing-in ceremony, the hat blew off her head into the crowd, injuring 19 people.

[geege]

Is this your cat???? I have one just like it with six claws on each paw.....His name is Gregio (gray in Italian).

[xp38]

For some reason young Barbara Bush does not seem to be paying rapt attention to the Queen of Soul and her hat.

[Cloverfarm]

I like her hat. I think she looks very appropriate for a lady of her age participating in a dignified event. She’s probably wearing a “church suit” along with it.

The only people in America who remember how to dress for church, weddings and funerals are blacks, conservative Mennonites and Amish, IMHO.

[SlapHappyPappy]

This cult of celebrity around Obama is incredibly creepy. I know these clowns are doing this of their own volition, but things like oaths of support?

And don’t get me started on the fact that the voters hold him to a different standard because they view him not as a politician but a celebrity.

[jla]

An utter embarrassment to this nation.

[Anti-Bubba182]

Ditto grins....and maybe a snicker.

[Girlene]

Seems like Ellen found an "Aretha" hat for herself.

[chris_bdba]

Who knew so many people had no taste at all? First they elect zero and then want the ugliest hat I’ve ever seen! Let me guess now we will see yellow and green together all of the time?

[lilycicero]

Little Bo Peep ate her sheep!

[Mila]

Isn’t he sweet? No, although I have four cats,that particular cat in the hat was one of several “Aretha” hat pictures on the website below. If your cat looks like the one in the picture, he is certainly a beauty. I love the clever name that you gave him, I’m sure it makes him feel quite important :)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/aretha-franklins-hat/raving_over_arethas_hat

[Girlene]

That hat is everywhere!!! Guess what I saw on my deck this morning?.....

[lilycicero]

I feel like singing “Zippity Do Da”.......

[Girlene]

Oh Noes!!! Looks like Obama is following Aretha's trend in hatwear.

[bigheadfred]

What a coincidence!!!

I saw something VERY similar on my deck this morning.

Except is was a left-wing blackbird, wearing the same silly hat!!!

[lilycicero]

Now he is really Dum-bow.

[Lizavetta]

“The Blues Brothers? Shee-it. They still owe you money, fool.”

[Allegra]

But, that said, anybody else that tries to wear one of these gizmos is going to look ridiculous.

I just ordered one from One More Pair.

I got it in electric blue, though.

Just kidding, just kidding...

[lilycicero]

I threw out my “Coach” purse and now I am a carpetbagger...it’s the new it bag.

[La Enchiladita]

I love the hat and I love Aretha. She is the Queen of Soul.

As for wanting to be Zero’s advisor, I forgive her. She loves to cook. Does anyone remember the time she was a guest on Martha Stewart’s show?

[Girlene]

LOL. Very clever, lily and bhfred.

[La Enchiladita]

Nice post! The way some here are reacting to this is an embarassment to conservatives.

[bannie]

Would that a hat were the only troubling event of That Day.

[RegulatorCountry]

Post a pic of yourself when you get it. You're going to look like a psychedelic, lone Texas Bluebonnet, bobbing on the prairie, lol.

[RichInOC]

I think the hat’s okay, at least on her. I’m not so sure about one of the more portly of R&B stars giving The One diet advice.

[Unruly Human]

Aretha Franklin?

I thought it was Aunt Jemima.

[bigheadfred]

Aunt Jemima.

I thinked AJ is starring in the remake of "The Statue of Liberty".

[FreedomGuru]

Good news, she is going to do a cd recording of it. She admits she didn’t sound good, because of the cold. I wonder if you are the first 500 to order the cd, you get one of her hats? :-)