according to wikipedia the online thingy monks were the first to bring the hooded top to the world. however, 'the hoodie' is traced back to the states, but apparently does not carry the same negative image. i would like to add to the list paris hilton, bless her and all that are driven by her. just to remind all, please, this is meant to be fun and is not an attack on the states at all in the least/slightest blah blah ...