Why, that hat is standard government issue. You will wear it, and you will like it! ...
I am joking, of course. When your status changes from Nub to the next level up, your picture will change. See
How does this forum ranking system work? for the officially linked info. Or, if you
join SubSim (FAQs Section link), then you are able to upload a custom picture for your avatar, like some have done. On this page, that would be excel4004, Aktungbby, and myself... Rest assured, the picture will change. Sometimes, it is not for the better...
- but they never last long. Belated "Welcome to SubSim!"