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With the CW's Riverdale show off the ground, I think it's time we finally explain some history behind one of Archie Comics' most iconic characters, Jughead Jones! Specifically, what is up with his hat? Is it a crown? Is it a button beanie? It's actually a 1940s fashion trend known as a whoopee cap, and it has a long and fascinating origin and history! Additional sources below, like always!

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In depth history of Jughead's hat
http://learning2share.blogspot.com/20...
Additional info
http://www.cbr.com/comic-book-legends...
More info about Whoopee Caps
http://www.thekingpin.com/index.html
Riverdale's costume designers talk about Jughead's hat
http://fashionista.com/2017/01/cw-riv...