Seriously, It's an Addiction. It's Got to Be

Their eyes met across the crowded rally, hers sparkled with hope, his dimmed with future regret. She waved. He moved toward her, dragging his reluctant, knowing feet. She turned her back to him to reveal the top of a thong, peeking out from beneath the top of her jeans. His feet never touched ground again, not until her hand touched his cheek. Then, ... Oh, hell, we've all seen this movie before.

What is it with this guy and women in hats?