Normalization of camaflouge gear?
Watching Penn State beat Maryland football yesterday, I was struck by Maryland coaches wearing camaflouge shirts, etc. Did not feel quite right to me. In fact, I liked seeing Maryland get beat. I would be bothered if one of those 'fuck Biden' chants started in a stadium with 'camy' gear in obvious sight.
Looking this up, I find the NFL has a 'salute to service' program to honor service members.
The NFL donated $51 million to military non-profits in the last 10 years https://www.nfl.com/causes/salute
[The publicity the NFL gets is huge. I wonder what percentage of NFL profits or revenues the 51 million constitutes. Tremendous amount of ads and apparrel being advertised]
I hope 'camy' gear does not become popular enough to 'normalize' the magat terrorists who love that stuff so much - or normalize militarization in general
Just my 'pinion.
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Hunters Don't shoot them.
If deer can see in colors, i.e. orange, doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose of the camo,?
Deer are color blind to some degree, but it isn't clear that they can't differentiate certain "shades" (saturations) of orange/red from green... 
the prey animals would react to a odd shaped solid color moving the bush (even if the orange jacket hunters wear is perceived as grey). It completely defeats the purpose of camo which is used to blend in with the background.
Camo is only "useful" if fully integrated with the background.
Right now, it's become a "fad" clothing pattern...
One I can't wait to go away.
I didn't know they made it, either. You're right, it makes sense, but I never would have thought of that!
Because you can't spot it when you misplace it !
' . . . all the wannabes wear it all the time like they live in a fucking war zone, the one that's only in their heads but then, that's where they live.'
as being pro-breast. 
When I was in college in the early to mid 70s, it seemed like about every other male student had an olive drab army jacket. Some of the girls, too!
It's actually a very practical way to dress. I went to a state university where most people were on limited budgets. Cheap, warm, durable clothing was highly valued.
https://www.endclothing.com/se/features/the-culture-of-camouflage-with-maharishis-hardy-blechman?storeCode=SE
Building a visual code that combines army surplus with influences from Japan and India, Maharishi promotes its central core values of pacifism, ethical production and camouflage history, deftly negotiating the world of streetwear to cultivate a celebration of the beauty of utilitarian design. Having undertaken the monumental task of compiling "DPM - Disruptive Pattern Material, An Encyclopaedia of Camouflage: Nature, Military & Culture" at the turn of the Millennium, Hardy elucidated his ambition to change the way in which camouflage was perceived. Documenting camo's roots in art and naturalist studies - inspired by the work of the American painter and naturalist Abbot Thayer in the 1909 book Concealing-Coloration in the Animal Kingdom - the designer's 2004 compendium clarified the true history of the concealment technique in a bid to shirk camouflage's standardised military associations. A champion of camouflage as an abstract art-form and naturalist theory that was co-opted by the military rather than invented by it, the British designer's label showcases what Hardy terms "Pacifist Military Design". While on the surface it may seem like a paradoxical way of describing a brand that is wholeheartedly entrenched in an aesthetic of military and industrial influence, Maharishi's garments avoid the advocation of military action, instead offering an appreciation of exceptional design with an inherent understanding of the way in which military clothing pervades most corners of contemporary menswear.
Presenting practical clothing that offers the true combination of functionality and aesthetics, the label traces the lines of historical military garments to envisage a unique perspective of modern menswear. Infused with a dedication to producing clothing with hemp fabric and organic cotton, Maharishi maintains a strong ethos and attitude of respect for the natural world while employing the latest technology to create garments that are long-lasting with a powerful and instantly recognisable visual presence. Sitting down with Maharishi's founder and designer, END. and Hardy discuss all things camouflage and utilitarian in this exclusive interview.
http://dpm-studio.com/
http://dpm-studio.com/?p=47
Camouflage patterns are paradoxical. On one hand they are associated with the
oppressive force of the military, while on the other they are a representation of the
shapes and colours of nature. As traditional military camouflage uniforms become
increasingly redundant in evading detection on today’s high tech battlefields and the
popularity of camouflage in areas of civilian culture such as art, fashion, and music
continues to rise, is it losing its significance as a military symbol?
Now, after seven years of research, DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material) will be the
most comprehensive book ever released on the subject of camouflage. Compiled and
published by Maharishi’s Hardy Blechman, DPM is a 944-page encyclopaedic art book
that charts the history of camouflage that is illustrated with over 5,000 images (many
previously unpublished) and split into three very different sections.
The story begins in the natural world with the colours, markings, and deceptive
techniques that have evolved in plants and animals over millennia. This initial ‘Nature’
section describes the many ways in which organisms hide from and deceive one
another with phenomena such as disruptive patterns, mimicry, and countershading.
Stunning imagery for this section has been acquired from a number of renowned
sources such as National Geographic, Oxford Scientific Films, and the award-winning
underwater photographer Dr Alexander Mustard.
A refreshingly original take on the development of military camouflage is presented
in the second section of DPM with an emphasis on the crucial role that artists played
in translating protective colouration and disruptive patterns from the natural world
to the uniforms and machineries of war. From the drab uniforms of the late 19th
century, to the ‘disruptive pattern revolution’ during WWI, to the introduction of printed
camouflage uniforms prior to WWII, and right up to the techniques of hiding from
today’s electromagnetic sensors – the history of the armed forces’ use of camouflage
and deceptive techniques is described in detail. The supplementary book DPM: Military
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camouflage patterns ever published with details of the past and present camouflage
uniforms of 107 nations around the world.
for a lot of different groups for quite a long time now, at least since the early 90's. When I was in the mix with reggae, it was always popular. It fit in very well with the music and general revolutionary vibe, and has taken off from there.
I'm 65, don't hunt, and live in the NorCal suburbs. Maybe I'm weird, and I still wear it, but one piece at a time.
