Smile, you're on hundreds of cameras

11th Nov 2006, 12:46 GMT

There's a sign on the front door of the local cinema commanding patrons to take off their helmets, hats and, especially, their hoods. All right, it doesn't exactly say ''especially hoods,'' but you know that's the sentiment. Hoodies, and the youngsters who wear them, are the subject of a bit of hysteria these days. (Globe Insider subscribers only)