Other second bananas took to wearing jackets and ties, with perhaps a funny hat as a reminder of their old costume.

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So far, prices have held their own, even though the one guy almost certain to lift the bidding isn't wearing his funny hat anymore.

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The man with the funny hat was Bing Crosby.

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