Human beings are guilty of a fashion faux pas now and again. Even the most stylish of us have been known to leave the house with a shirt that’s a shade too bright or a pair of pants that don’t fit quite right. Perhaps the most difficult wardrobe accessory to master is the hat. Some people can make it work, while others can’t. It doesn’t help that hat designers frequently choose to craft what can best be described as fabric abominations. Fortunately, there are plenty of folks walking the planet who either aren’t aware, or don’t care how utterly stupid they look wearing these atrocious mishaps. From rednecks to royalty, here are 25 photos of people (and animals) donning ugly hats.

If you’re brave enough to sport this, you must pretend to lick it.

Appetizing. Colorful. Awful.

Wear this in public, prepare to be beaten.

Perfect for a day at the races.

The look on the cat’s face says it all.

You can be a jackass in four different colors.

No wonder Brits are so pale. This atrocity blocks the sun.

She might be smiling, but that can’t be comfortable.

Like father, like son.

Uh… pink chicken covered with lili pads?

Some people shouldn’t be allowed to own pets.

Anyone have a needle?

Ideal for hunters and homicidal maniacs.

Some people look good in a cowboy hat. This dork isn’t one of them.

High fashion is wack.

Pollinate this!

It looks like she’s being consumed by a giant serpent.

Worst. Idea. Ever.

Don’t double date with these gals.

Doesn’t seem like appropriate attire for the cemetery.

Boldly go where no hats have gone before.

Oh, Aretha. What were you thinking?

Again, high fashion is wack.

For napping on the go.

Ridiculous, but extra points for ingenuity.