Well, hoodies are pretty commonplace in America. Pretty much everyone has one.  But I suppose that's not surprising.  And I've seen a lot of Catholic priests wear them too.  I didn't realize they have such a criminal connotation!  Here they are just a way of advertising what team or town or neighborhood you like.  Still more are plain and just serve to provide some warmth on nippy evenings.

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire