October 28, 2004
The Grand Recession Cover-Up
Gentlemen, please take note:
A good haircut really does make a difference in how the world perceives you. You can have a buzz on top and John Edwards-style smooth hair below, and it's still a mullet. Sure, it looks a little more professional, but it's still a mullet.
And that crew cut thing? It doesn't hide your receding hairline.
I'll be nice and call it a crewlet. That's as generous as I'll get.
Look, I have a deep and abiding affection for men who have so much testosterone that they fry the hair off their heads. Some of the sexiest men I know have very little hair, if they have hair at all.
If you're losing your hair and feel the need to go with the buzz, complete the haircut and do it right. Short all over. Not just from the crown down. All over. Let the power of the tennis ball feeling work in your favor. Forget the Grand Recession Cover-Up and do something that's actually flattering to your overall professional look. Otherwise, you just look like a dork. And you scare me.
For well over a year, I have observed one such travesty in all its horror. Now, it's all I can do to keep my eyes open when I walk into my bank. At first, I thought it was regrowth from plugs. No way. It's intentional. It's highly unfortunate for those of us who must witness it.
I don't know what this man's barber is up to, but I can only surmise that he doesn't think much of this bank manager. Otherwise, why would he commit such an atrocity?
It's an all-out assault on mankind.
I'm deeply offended.
Posted by DaGoddess at October 28, 2004 10:55 PMGoddess,
Thanks. It needs to be said. See the last half of my rant here: http://thepureinvestor.blogspot.com/2004/09/food-and-fashion-rant.html
Can I point out one item for the ladies? During this holiday season, do not! wear any of those sweaters, sweatshirts with Ghosts Turkeys, elves etc on them. It makes you all look like post menapausal suburban mothers. It strips you of all sexuality. It makes thanksgiving night knooky almost impossible.
Posted by: Howard McEwen at October 29, 2004 05:46 AMWE NEED PICTURES!!!
Posted by: sama at October 29, 2004 07:40 AMAMEN SISTER!!!!!!
I've blogged a few times about bald men.
SHAVE IT!!!! SHAVE IT!!!!
I love a bald head!!!!
And yes, I married one.
And trust me, there are some good uses for a bald head... :p
Madame Butterfly
Posted by: Madame butterfly at October 29, 2004 08:13 AMHoward,
Are Victoria's Secret lingerie items acceptable?
Cuz when Mr. Stoic sees the bill, hopefully he thinks it's a treat!!!
tee hee
MB
Posted by: Madame butterfly at October 29, 2004 08:15 AMSpeaking of Edwards's hair, I hope you caught the silent bit of video floating 'round the net of Edwards getting his hair ready for the cameras. And using a compact. Priceless.
Posted by: Prufrock at October 29, 2004 09:05 AMThat sounds just like the guy one of my co-workers is having affair with.
Posted by: TW at October 29, 2004 11:20 AMYes, pictures please! But don't break your camera...
Posted by: yayaempress at October 29, 2004 12:50 PMAh, I do love to hear this. As a head shaver and former mullet-wearer, amen. Do not fear your own scalp, gentlemen!
Posted by: Karl Elvis at October 29, 2004 09:16 PMWe of the "older/wiser/enjoying" set find the hair antics of our fellow men to be hilarious!
My God! The things I have seen....as have most of the women. I am sliding back in the front rapidly......but I am also 61.....Still attractive to women....not because of a sleek body, but because I love to communicate, and I find women to be wonderful creatures that are both the enigma and the enlightenment of my life.
Thanks you for being there....You make life worth while!
By the way, I keep my hair fairly short, but not in any form of mullet/etc.
My red hair still shows thru the grey...but only for the astute observer!
Live life...enjoy life...have fun...but hurt NO ONE!
My favorite "line" of years ago was....I never enjoy until my partner does....Gues what....
I Meant and Practiced it!
Salute to the women of my life, and most outstandingly to my lovely bride of ten years who means life/love/enjoyment to me!
Posted by: Duke DeLand at October 30, 2004 08:07 AMThe sexiest thing is a man who embraces his recession and revels in it :)
Posted by: caltechgirl at October 30, 2004 10:55 PMcarry a flobee in and ambush him!
Posted by: mlah at October 31, 2004 08:42 AM