No offense Pope, but I immediately think of a French faggot whenever I see a male in a "cutsy" beret. 
 
...incidently, I don't feel that way about the military berets.  But, I think it was a huge mistake for the U.S. government to make the beret standard issue.  I feel it downgrades the importance and pride of the Special Forces soldiers that have worn the berret with honor and as a symbol of their commitment to "being the best".  My Swat buddy, who trains at Ft. Lewis with the Rangers tells me that no Ranger wears the beret anymore due to this fubar. 
So anyway, to each his own I guess.  Enjoy your beret!      
[ 02-21-2002: Message edited by: trask ]