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A renown dork from Betoota Heights has today drawn widespread criticism for his decision to wear his baseball cap backwards, despite a clear lack of the social capital required to pull it off.
Nathan Trenaman, 32, was spotted strolling through Betoota’s Stockland Plaza this afternoon with the MLB accessory perched on his head in the manner of someone who either plays has a tiny head or has genuinely impressive hand-eye coordination.
Unfortunately for Trenaman, he is neither.
Witnesses say Trenaman is the type of bloke who wears his hat indoors, conveniently avoiding establishments like the Davidson Road Bowls Club or Betoota Heights RSL where headwear policies would require him to remove it and risk exposing his lack of dignity.
“If you’re going to wear a cap backwards, you’ve got to have a certain air about you,” said one unimpressed onlooker.
“Like, you’re someone who surfs, or works on cars, or it a bit too good at tennis for a normal person. Nathan doesn’t tick any of those boxes. He’s a fucken poon.”
While he insists the look is “just how I like to wear it,” Trenaman’s fashion choice has raised questions about his broader commitment to social norms.
“You can’t be rocking up to the Plaza like that and expect people not to notice,” said another local, shaking their head.
“I saw him duck into the vape shop before heading to the food court. There’s no way he’s stepping foot in the Bowlo dressed like that. he wouldn’t even make it past the door. Barry would put a crisp one on his chin for even trying.”
The Bowls Club’s receptionist, Barry Morgan, confirmed Trenaman wouldn’t last a minute in their establishment.
“Hat off when you walk inside, that’s the rule,” Barry said.
“It’s not rocket science. You show a bit of respect to the place and the people in it. This bloke’s clearly allergic to respect. The Diggers would hate him.”
More to come.
