[RummyChick]

why does geraldo wear that stupid aussie hat. is that his trademark

[SoldiersGirl]

It's the only style big enough to cover his nose.

[killjoy]

why does geraldo wear that stupid aussie hat. is that his trademark

Stupid is as stupid does?

[Miss Marple]

For some reason, when he gets in Afghanistan, he goes native. Last time he was there, during the war, he wore the Aussie hat, an Afghan cap, a navy knit watch cap, and (my personal favorite) a scarf tied around his head like a pirate. He must have a love of costuming.