Uniformity: Ben Redden

"Uniformity" is a segment in the Beijinger magazine in which we interview a local personality of distinction about the ins and outs of formal attire.

Which uniform was the most flattering?

I was on the tennis team in high school. I look absolutely fantastic in shorts!

Which uniform was the worst fit?

I tried out for Little League baseball when I was young. The coach put me in the outfield, and I just started wandering around because I was so bored. I still don’t really play baseball.

Did you ever feel transformed by wearing any of these uniforms? If so, which ones?

I was my school mascot in college, and I basically dressed up as a giant turkey. It was a total character transformation. It was so much fun to sign autographs, high-five everybody and to see grown adults go nuts for someone in a giant bird suit.

Did you ruin any of these uniforms?

I spent just one day serving ice cream at an ice cream stand. It was actually part of a fundraiser. I was a mess when I showed up and I was more of a mess when I left. Let’s leave it at that.

Which uniform did you resent wearing the most?

I worked for Coca-Cola for one summer, and on my first day, my boss handed me the only uniform he could find. It was likely used and was three sizes too big for me. By the end of that summer, I truly appreciated a college education.

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Photo: Ken