He views the use of the Hawaiian shirt as yet another attempt by far-right groups to create an “undefinable space” with “in-your-face absurdity.” “It’s by design,” Mr. Blanchfield said.

Many were wearing Hawaiian shirts. And, it's not just shirts, either; there are also guns with aloha patterns now, which some of those anti-government, anti-shutdown protestors carried with them.

A colorful Hawaiian shirt is a cool way to add a little life -- and levity -- to your game. Check out five of my favorites. And remember real men wear pink -- and real men with great style can ...

And trade in the chintzy hula girl shirt you bought in Key West for the modern Hawaiian shirt, a look better suited to “The Talented Mr. Ripley” than “Magnum, P.I.” ...