[KarlInOhio]

(my comment from a thread which later got zotted for copyright violations)

There are two reasons to wear a beret.

1. To be French.
2. To disguise yourself so you can appear to be harmlessly French until you catch a Nazi and slit his throat.

American special forces get to wear berets in memory of the second group.

The American Olympians should not be wearing berets unless they are planning on marching right behind the German team...

[dfwgator]

I care only about one thing, that they do not dare dip our flag in front of the Queen during the Opening Ceremonies, “This flag dips to no earthly king”.

[sportutegrl]

The American Olympians should not be wearing berets unless they are planning on marching right behind the German team...

And the Germans are wearing Hugo Boss.

[GOPJ]

There are two reasons to wear a beret.

1. To be French.
2. To disguise yourself so you can appear to be harmlessly French until you catch a Nazi and slit his throat.

American special forces get to wear berets in memory of the second group.

The American Olympians should not be wearing berets unless they are planning on marching right behind the German team...

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Great answer - hats off to you...