CALIFORNIA MAN PIMPING PIMP HATS

CALIFORNIA MAN PIMPING PIMP HATS



HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (Wireless Flash) – A California man is the pimp of pimp hats. Jeffrey “Halfshaq” Marino claims he’s cornered the market on pimp hats – those broad-brimmed, feathered caps most often seen on pimps in 1970s-era blaxploitation flicks like Superfly and Shaft. He sells about 15 hats a day and, surprisingly, he says most of his customers AREN’T pimps. So who is buying the furry, feathered and floppy head wear? Marino claims it’s mainly clubgoers, costume party fans and folks throwing bachelor and bachelorette parties – although a few buyers have claimed to be real pimps. The hats sell for around $40 apiece and can be seen on www.pimphats.com.

Wed 10-10-01