how many times have you seen this

[solobiker]

Today on my ride I saw someone with their helmet on backwards. We passed each on one of the local bike paths going in opposite directions. After he passed me I realized that his helmet was on backwards. I saw someone else last summer doing the same thing. Well, at least they are wearing it

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I was roller skating at the rink the other day and saw a skateboarder around 10 yrs old with his helmet on backwards. I pointed it out to him and he said No it's on the right way. I said No I think it's backwards....
So he took off his helmet and showed me inside where the manufacturer had it clearly labeled, sprayed on in paint, BACK and FRONT. He was right! But it sure looked like a backwards helmet!
Maybe it's the new style?

[Andrea]

How about this (courtesy of a poster on roadbikereview forums)...

[KnottedYet]

Oh.
My.
Goodness.

[Eden]

I've only once or twice seen backwards people, but I do see a lot wearing helmets in a manner that is not going to protect their heads.... (usually pushed so far back that their forheads are totally exposed). I've wondered if there is any gentle way to let them know - heck I could fit them properly in about 5 min, but how to approach it?

[KnottedYet]

My favorite line is: I work in healthcare, and I'm concerned your helmet might not be set properly. Can I help you for a second?

You could have one like: I do a lot with bike racing, and I'm concerned...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Why not just be polite and straightforward? Just say like "I see that you are wearing your helmet pushed way back off your forehead. Helmets need to be worn down low over the forehead to protect your head- I worry that you might hurt your head badly in a crash....just a thought." Just give them the info quickly and simply, and don't worry whether they are annoyed or not.