The hat worn by crazy
French Revolutionaries, who were obsessed with the word "liberte'". The cap idea was stolen from the
American Revolution, although they originate in
Ancient Rome. They are often associated with the
Freemasons, who played important roles in both revolutions.
Liberty Caps soon became synonymous with French patriotism and hatred of the aristocracy, just as
Freedom Fries have become synonymous with
Bushist "patriotism" and paranoia towards
The French.
Ominously similar to those floppy hats worn by
the Smurfs.
"A sea of red liberty caps swarmed about the guillotine." -Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities"
