MLB's gaudy 4th of July hats, yes or no?
MLB will wear some pretty flashy hats on the Fourth of July this season. Matt Snyder and David Brown debate if they are good or bad.
Thanks to Uni Watch, we now have a look at what the Dodgers' Independence Day hats will look like this year and it's likely a preview of what the rest of the 29 hats on the fourth of July will resemble.
Here's a look:
Uni Watch Exclusive! This year's MLB 4th of July caps -- full details here: http://t.co/nG63M4UAzF pic.twitter.com/ivABnXnELL
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) May 11, 2015

We have two varying opinions here.
First up: David Brown.
Next opinion: Matt Snyder.
It's only one day, so I'm OK with being as gaudy as possible. I'm all for the excess on our nation's birthday because that's what many of us do. We want to see the biggest fireworks displays, have ridiculous cookouts and overconsume any beverage of choice. It's one of the most fun days of the year for many of us and this is a tradition.
In light of that, why not be a bit excessive with the hats? Again, it's only one day.
I also don't think it desecrates the flag because that's not an actual flag. It's drawings of elements from Old Glory. I would like the chance to build up a Strawman here, though, and offer up that no matter what design baseball would come up with, people would complain. If something is new or different, cue the complaints. Like clockwork. Not every single temporary change has to be bad.
Are the hats tacky or cheesey? Probably. Who cares, though? Why not just embrace the ridiculous for one day while celebrating like 'Mericans? I find that more fun and I like fun.
So what say you? Good or bad?














