Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Day hat, featuring a gigantic wool bow sparkling with Svarovski crystals, has already made a splash on the Internet. Since January 20, it has been Photoshopped onto countless pop culture and political icons, not to mention personal pictures.

It's spawned more than 25 fan groups on Facebook, and the designer has fielded more than 3,000 requests for replicas.

Now the Smithsonian wants this work of art to be displayed alongside Michelle Obama's gown. And, why wouldn't they? Behold: