George Bailey's hat wins the Internet over

George Bailey’s hat on George Bailey

When India and Australia took to the field, the players attracted their fair share of eyeballs. But one object stood out like a sore thumb, a glowing yellow beacon of light.

Regardless of fashion, trend, or convention, George Bailey’s hat stood tall and strong.

We salute you George Bailey and your legendary wide brim... #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ovQ0DAxzNn

— TAB (@tabcomau) January 12, 2016

While Rohit Sharma was knocking Australia across the field, the Aussies found hope, solace and fortitude in the sight of George Bailey’s hat firmly affixed on his hat. Here they are seen circilng close to him to draw strength. And strength they found.

The hat gave hope where there was none to be found.

There was a Twitter account for the hat.

Thems fighting words https://t.co/LRNUb4FF2b

— George Bailey's Hat (@GeorgeBaileyHat) January 12, 2016

Twitter had a field day with George Bailey’s hat.

Man made things that can be seen from the moon . Pyramids, Great Wall of China, George Baileys Hat #Epic #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/0tO94O1c7w

— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) January 12, 2016

It seems that the hat is here to stay.

I don't care if George smiles his way to 250. This is all I care about: #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/XcT8mA7kku

— Dennis Does Cricket (@DennisCricket_) January 12, 2016

We salute you George Bailey and your legendary wide brim... #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ovQ0DAxzNn

— TAB (@tabcomau) January 12, 2016