Tony's New Hat.

[jomifl]

Love Tony's new hat as worn at Sharon's funeral. It has certainly clarified his political affiliation as 'middle east envoy'.

[jomifl]

No evidence of him ever wearing a taqiyah..

[Baldric]

Do you have a link/photo?

[LazyGun]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25708082

Its probably all about his hair-do - the little round thing messes up hair less than a proper hat :)

[sandyRoe]

It doesn't look as though the American VeePee elected to wear one. Was Tony being obsequious or was Biden being cavalier?

[boxtops]

It's a courtesy for non-Jews to wear a skullcap at something like that - he's have taken off his shoes if it had been in a mosque for a Muslim leader.

[jno]

"Men who attend a Jewish funeral, even non-Jews, should cover their heads with a small hat called a yarmulke. If you are not Jewish, a yarmulke will usually be provided by the synagogue or funeral home when you first arrive. The yarmulke is worn throughout the entire service."

http://people.opposingviews.com/can-non-jews-attend-jewish-funeral-3017.html

Common courtesy... I look forward to your fashion commentary when the Oscars come round.

[jomifl]

Sorry Baldric, I just spotted it on the news, but he has worn jewish skullcaps before I'll have a look on the web.

[leahbee]

What I want to know is, how are they held on?

[jomifl]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/10568115/Tony-Blair-Ariel-Sharon-was-a-giant-of-this-land.html

[jomifl]

leahbee, this one appears to have been held on with schmaltz.

[sandyRoe]

Jomifl, you should award yourself 'best answer' for the one you posted at 13:58 yesterday.

[jomifl]

Sandy, you are very kind, but modesty etc..