Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: Tyler on August 01, 2006, 11:53:50 AM
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At the time I decided to shave my head, I also decided to grow a goatee. Since then, I have had a lot of people think that I'm trying to be a tough guy. I never got this reaction prior to going bald.
I am a fairly big guy, 5'11", 215 pounds so I can see how they might get this impression. Though, there are times when I'm places that this can be a hazzard. I've had a couple of guys at bars try to start fights with me purely because they thought I was a "tough guy."
Has anyone else had this type of reaction?
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I've had a lot of people say I suddenly look much more "thuggish" than I did before. In fact, I don't think I'd *ever* been called "thuggish looking" until I shaved my noodle. Not that I mind :-) ... and where I live, it's not really an issue with guys trying to start sh*t just because I happen to be bald. Maybe I don't mean-mug people as much as Tyler does ;-)
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people do look tougher bald
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I just started growing a goatee recently and i changed my outfits i wear jeans and cowboy boots, instead of shorts and birkenstocks and my friends say that i look a lot meaner and that i should keep the outfits and the goatee and the shaved head
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I often get the "you look like an ex-con" comment. Makes me chuckle cuz I'm a big ol' softy teddy bear at heart.
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I have had some people say i look mean because of the head and the goatee.... until i smile, but i also have had bouts with others too, thinking i am a tough guy , but I am a Lover not a fighter lol.....
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I've had my goatee since senior year of high school. Since I started to shave my head, people have said I look more intimidating. That doesn't bother me at all, in fact it should come in handy when my daughter starts dating. I stand about 6'2" and weigh about 200-205 lbs. My dad always makes the comment that I look like Stone Cold Steve Austin. I'll take it...
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I got the "You look like a bad ass now"
I used to have big beard straps before I started shaving my head but they didnt really work with the shaved head so I went down to the goti..
I dont really do it for the tough guy look, I just like the look myself...however if it provides a small intimidation factor that keeps people from messing with ya, then wuwu... however as we know it can attract unwanted attention as well.
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I spent a few years in the Army. Lots of shaved heads near a military post. No much of a reaction. I remember when I first shaved my head when I was in college. I got a reaction. People get out of your way. I've never been called a nazi or anything like that. I don't notice much reaction anymore. I guess I still look army.
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The First time I had my hair cut really short was when I joined the military (this was when I was just 18yrs old). My friends thought I was a skinhead when I returned home for a visit ! My hair at that point was about 2mm long.
Just recently, I had my head shaved completely bald and the reactions were similar to when I first joined the military. Some people, like my son, think it is REAL Cool ! Others on the other hand, are not too sure about this choice, my parents especially. My wife has now gotten used to me being bald by choice and enjoys the feel. My friends and colleagues now say that they wouldn't recognize me with hair.
I believe that the masculine "hair style" should be the BBC (Bald By Choice) style, & I believe that more & more men are opting for this look (certainly in the area where I live).
Quote: "The Few. The Brave. The Proud. The Bald !"
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Apollo5 and Bilko1, I like the stories! Thanks for sharing!
Bilko1 - I dig the qoute!
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Sometimes I get the whole "he's a tough guy" reaction from people because I'm bald with the goatee and I'm kind of a big dude. I'm very much not though. And I had people at a previous job think I was a skinhead. Seriously. So once in a while I get some dumb stuff like that. Usually, within 20 seconds of interacting with me they know I'm none of those things.
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. . . it should come in handy when my daughter starts dating. I stand about 6'2" and weigh about 200-205 lbs.
PRICELESS, Mr. PigPen!!!.......my sentiments exactly!!! My daughter is only 7, but she's a knock out already and I have had the exact same thoughts. I haven't shaved yet...but I'm a bigger fella too 6'1" and 250 - 255 lbs. My wife and I have a deal that when I lose 15 lbs, I get to shave the noggin without protest.
As far as the tough guy thing. I'm going to be playing a Roman soldier in an easter production, so the bald look will be effective I think.
Other than that, I'm a financial consultant and have wondered about the whole White Collar thing. Part of that has been since alleviated because the guy I admire most in my field shaves the melon. He owns Ty Young & Associates (see attached) and his look, I think, suits him well--even in the white-collar role.
Comments about the white-collar issue?
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Robmeister... I know where you're coming from on the white collar/bald look. I'm in a very white collar industry and I deal with a lot of customers. I read people very well and have not had any problems with having a shaved head.
The only reaction you might get is the first time people who knew you with hair see you!! ;D
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In regards to the white collar work world, it's perfectly acceptable. I'm at a convention right now for my industry and there a bunch of bald dudes walking around. Actually, I'm getting quite a bit of exposure for Sly Bald Guys while I'm here. I have a couple people Sly Bald Guys business cards and they loved the idea of the site. I already know that a couple of them have told other guys about it.
So, back to the white collar work world, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Plus, if you have more confidence you'll be more successful in business, especially in client's eyes.
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So, I have another "tough guy" story for you...
I was in Dallas last week and went to a bar with two of my buddies. While at the bar I went to the bathroom (which is usually required after a couple of brewskis) and accidently bumped a guy when I walked through the door. I had only had one beer at this point, so I was still sober, but this other guy was pretty drunk. Before I could apologize he says "Man, your a pretty solid guy, you just moved me a couple of feet. Do you workout?" I replied with, "Sorry I bumped you. Yes, I workout." He then said, "I would have gotten pissed off at you, but you look mean, so I'm not going to mess with you." Then he left.
Now, this guy was probably 4 or 5 inches taller than me and probably 30 to 40 pounds heavier than me. I'm sure he could have squashed me if it really got down to it. But, thankfully I looked "mean."
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i have gotten that too , Tyler. but owell, it keeps my from getting my but kicked. haha
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As I was cleaning up after supper, there came a knock at our door. I went and answered and was met by a young man who offered to come in and demonstrate his Kirby vacuum/carpet cleaner/upholstry shampooer. I politely told him no thanks (after all the wife already bought me a $1500 Rainbow AND a $1500 Hyla) and he thanked me for my time and left. I went back in and told my wife about the exchange, and how I was surprised he didn't try a little harder, I mean when was the last time a salesman or telemarketer took NO for an answer. Then the wife says, "He was probably scared of your bald head!" ;D
Good thing I went to the door, my bald head and "mean" look probably saved me at least a grand!!! ;D
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That's funny Medic! By the way, the last two pics have been mean looking ;)
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most of us "look" mean, but we are probably big teddy bears unless we have to be otherwise. i know i am. only time i will be mean is when you mess with me or my kids.
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most of us "look" mean, but we are probably big teddy bears unless we have to be otherwise. i know i am. only time i will be mean is when you mess with me or my kids.
Yep!
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That's funny Medic! By the way, the last two pics have been mean looking ;)
I like to ham it up in pictures! Your new avatar sure looks mean. I didn't realize it was you at first!
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That's funny Medic! By the way, the last two pics have been mean looking ;)
I like to ham it up in pictures! Your new avatar sure looks mean. I didn't realize it was you at first!
LOL! It's funny because my friend saw the picture and said "that's how other people see you when they first meet you." I guess he's had a couple people tell him that they thought I was a "tough guy" until they started talking to me and realized I wasn't.
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well I'ma pretty big guy so not only do I get people telling me I look mean and tought but I also get people asking me if I'm in a gang I guess to some people big bald latino=gangster lol its cool though my mean look keeps me out of trouble
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i'm a bouncer, so the tough guy look helps the gig. however i don't think i'm a tough guy, or at least i ikow i'm not a guy that enjoys fighting... so i can use my verbal skills and calm down most situations.
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i'm a bouncer, so the tough guy look helps the gig. however i don't think i'm a tough guy, or at least i ikow i'm not a guy that enjoys fighting... so i can use my verbal skills and calm down most situations.
did that for awhile too. had hair then, but i think the experience has kept me out of some fights. just knowing how to keep calm and talk to people. it has also helped a time or two with the ladies. ;) ;)
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kinda funny how adults are standoffish, but kids are not. i was at the store yesterday and this little girl ( about two or so ) was laughing and waving. the warm smile works with kids because they don't know how to be judgemental. if only their parents wouldn't corrupt them.
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Had a gal this morning at work say that she figured no one would try anything on me. I was wondering if that was because I was a retired cop, or that I had a polished dome! Probably a bit of both. I generally mean business, but have this cop's sick sense of humor, occasionally verging on the ridiculous.
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Paul, the cops have found you!
Bob, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!! Lookin' Sly, Lookin' Sly!!
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Bob....a warm welcome, sir.
I generally mean business, but have this cop's sick sense of humor, occasionally verging on the ridiculous.
Well you've come to the right place, my friend.
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Bob....a warm welcome, sir.
I generally mean business, but have this cop's sick sense of humor, occasionally verging on the ridiculous.
Well you've come to the right place, my friend.
That's an understatement
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Paul, the cops have found you!
Damn, gotta change the identity again. HA HA
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Damn, gotta change the identity again. HA HA
...And the most effect way to do that is to grow your hair back.....sorry, brutha :'(
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Damn, gotta change the identity again. HA HA
...And the most effect way to do that is to grow your hair back.....sorry, brutha :'(
not gonna happen. no way, no how. nope. not doin' it!
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I had my best bud say to me "you are one scary looking dude" when I came into the club to meet him for a drink. What was odd was he hadn't said anything before about my look. He said this about 4 or 5 months into me being shaved. Yes, I'm a larger man at 6'2" and 215 lbs. but I was that before the shave. I didn't question what he said, I just kept it in the back of my mind.
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I had my best bud say to me "you are one scary looking dude" when I came into the club to meet him for a drink. What was odd was he hadn't said anything before about my look. He said this about 4 or 5 months into me being shaved. Yes, I'm a larger man at 6'2" and 215 lbs. but I was that before the shave. I didn't question what he said, I just kept it in the back of my mind.
bullet. you resemble billy bob thornton. that IS scary.
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Billy Bob was scary in Bad Santa....movie is always good for a proper pants wetting. I guess I need to post my avatar one of these days. I've been told I look quite scary too, especially when I have my hollow ear plugs in.
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Billy Bob was scary in Bad Santa....movie is always good for a proper pants wetting. I guess I need to post my avatar one of these days. I've been told I look quite scary too, especially when I have my hollow ear plugs in.
well hurry up. @c3
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I guess I need to post my avatar one of these days.
Post up, buddy boy :x!
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I've had at least a goatee on my face almost non-stop since I was old enough to grow one. The first time I started shaving my head (I have shaved and not shaved for months or a year at a time since about '98) I was already an established performer (I'm a musician) in my local area and my band had a fan base happening. I shaved my head a few days before a show and the reaction from fans was overwhelming. I got flooded with emails saying that this new look made me "unapproachable", "unfriendly" and "mean" looking.
Over the years since then I the biggest complaint I've gotten was that my look is "inconsistant" and that I don't keep one look for more than a few months.
This time I have been shaving my head consistantly since April '06 and have no plans to grow my hair back anytime soon. People are getting used to this as my look and a lot of new fans don't know me any other way. I have made an attempt to be more energetic and friendly on stage, to sort of get people over the shaved head=unfriendly thing and as a result I have become a better performer.
So, it's sort of a win/win thing.
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I still get the same "you look like an idiot" reaction that I got before I shaved my head.
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I have had some problems with the " tough guy " reaction. I am only 5'5" but I am a 190 lb bodybuilder so other men in the bars always try to provoke me anyway. I am glad that I was a Sgt. at the state correctional facility for 15 years and that I know how to keep situations calm. With my build, bald head, and goatee, I guess I just look like I want to fight. I am a really easy-going buy and I have no need to prove myself, so I just blow all of the powerdrinking morons off. On the other hand, the look does seem to put me in a good power posture in my sales profession, so it's not all bad!
Dieseldan
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Welcom to the site, Dan!
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I have had some problems with the " tough guy " reaction. I am only 5'5" but I am a 190 lb bodybuilder so other men in the bars always try to provoke me anyway. I am glad that I was a Sgt. at the state correctional facility for 15 years and that I know how to keep situations calm. With my build, bald head, and goatee, I guess I just look like I want to fight. I am a really easy-going buy and I have no need to prove myself, so I just blow all of the powerdrinking morons off. On the other hand, the look does seem to put me in a good power posture in my sales profession, so it's not all bad!
Dieseldan
Welcome Dan, good to have you join us. I'm not sure its the size or the bald look but the confidence and self assurance that other guys find intimidating.
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At the time I decided to shave my head, I also decided to grow a goatee. Since then, I have had a lot of people think that I'm trying to be a tough guy. I never got this reaction prior to going bald.
I am a fairly big guy, 5'11", 215 pounds so I can see how they might get this impression. Though, there are times when I'm places that this can be a hazzard. I've had a couple of guys at bars try to start fights with me purely because they thought I was a "tough guy."
Has anyone else had this type of reaction?
Lotz of folks say I look pretty scary with the slickdome/goatee combo...hehehehe. I don't hang out in bars, cuz I don't drink, so that's probably spared me a butt-kicking or two....lol
In all honesty...the only time I've ever been really provoked was last year in the mosh pit at a Beastie Boys concert. Maybe it's just me, but something about a big bald guy in a mosh pit....you just seem like you're ready to rumble... And let's just say....I did not disappoint...LOL ;)
jj
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Well, I've gotten the "you look mean" reaction far before I starting shaving my head. Most people really just say that I look pissed off all that time and my bald head makes me look even meaner than before. I just think that's funny because I'm only 5'6 and weigh in at about 150 lbs, lol. I've had people twice my size tell me that they wouldn't want to mess with me just because I LOOK mean. I guess that's a good thing though, because I can have short-man syndrome at times. :)
-Cam
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I went to meet a friend at his garage. He's a a mechanic. The guy at the front desk went to get him and said 'there's a skinhead looking for you; he looks mean'.
I was kinda amused by it actually. But I guess it's understandable. Early monring and had my grouchy expression on. ;)
Being bald can be misinterpreted as being a skinhead I guess. But then again, the flip side is that the women at my workplace love my bald head. I get the best reactions from African-American women. They just love it. They like the shape of my head, said i looked younger, and it looks fresh. Go figure.
Keep it Sly.
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Not a tough guy reaction, but a pretty cool one. I had a customer tell me that I have a perfect head for being bald, that was awesome! I am delivering a new Chevy truck to him tomorrow!
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O0 Looking mean, like some one folks don't want to mess with, is not a bad thing, Cam, especially for a short guy. I'm 5'5" and 122 soaking wet, so an imtimidating look serves me well. I always garnered respect (bearing and diction, I guess), but after going sly I've noticed a lot more "yes, sirs" and "thank you, sirs" than before. This was especially true around Christmas, when overworked salespeople were noticeably more courteous than before. I shiny dome and good lear or scowl can do wonders to put a rude punk in his/her place. Not everyone needs to perceive the tender-hearted lover inside. Professor Melon
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I get that reaction alot I think because I like wearing black. It just adds to it but the truth is I am not going for the "I want to open a can of whup ass on you" look. I just like dark colors.
Looking mean with my shaved head does come in handy in one area: I have two teenage daughters! nuff said. I also collect swords so when the new boyfriend comes over I make sure I show him the replica of the swords my ancestors used to cut the heads off of the English invaders...and yes, I describe it EXACTLY that way!! ha ha.
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Looking mean with my shaved head does come in handy in one area: I have two teenage daughters!
DING!!!......you, me and PigPen....have the same idea O0
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The Mean Look is nice. People don't take advantage of you, and to tell you the truth, Women look to find the Bad Boy, but they are always happy to find out that he is really a Good Man. Like a prize from a Box of cheerios, you open the book and find out the cover was great, But the Story inside is a Hell of a lot better.
And HammerHead, what happens when when of those guys turns out to be another sly bald guy O:O? Ha Robmeister? I recommend that you just level with him then... Because you know us Sly Bald Guys, always the Gentlemen. 8)
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And HammerHead, what happens when when of those guys turns out to be another sly bald guy O:O? Ha Robmeister? I recommend that you just level with him then... Because you know us Sly Bald Guys, always the Gentlemen. 8)
Funny you should mention that...my oldest is a freshman in college. I have never really liked any of her boyfriends...until this latest one...and guess what?...totally shaved head!!!! Dangit!!!!
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I had my best bud say to me "you are one scary looking dude" when I came into the club to meet him for a drink. What was odd was he hadn't said anything before about my look. He said this about 4 or 5 months into me being shaved. Yes, I'm a larger man at 6'2" and 215 lbs. but I was that before the shave. I didn't question what he said, I just kept it in the back of my mind.
bullet. you resemble billy bob thornton. that IS scary.
If I only had a chance at Angelina! :)
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get in line. :*))
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get in line. :*))
I don't get too star struck, but I would have a hard time talking to her without it sounding like b!@h
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get in line. :*))
I don't get too star struck, but I would have a hard time talking to her without it sounding like b!@h
you would actually try to talk? >:D
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get in line. :*))
I don't get too star struck, but I would have a hard time talking to her without it sounding like b!@h
you would actually try to talk? >:D
Hmmm...good strategy.
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Well today I was doing a photo shoot for the airport and everyone kept asking me if I was doing security. (for those of you who don't know, I work at an airport)
I actually work in the PR department, but the minute I gave suggestions about the shoot, they crew scurried around like I was the President. The shaved head and a suit gets em everytime.
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The look commands respect Noner, that and you're one intimidating SLY dude. Especially with those sunglasses.....wow!
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I was at the mall yesterday, waiting for my contacts to be ready....
I went into 3 hair cutting places and tried out some of Noner's lines.
"I'm looking for a sassy new do"
"I came in here yesterday and asked for just a little off the top.....where's the manager?"
One place had the chairs up against glass that faced out into the mall. I went up to the glass and pointed to my naked bean, motioning if there was anything they could do with it.
In all three cases...everyone in the place busted up. :*)) It was a cool sociological experiment. O0
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I was at the mall yesterday, waiting for my contacts to be ready....
I went into 3 hair cutting places and tried out some of Noner's lines.
"I'm looking for a sassy new do"
"I came in here yesterday and asked for just a little off the top.....where's the manager?"
One place had the chairs up against glass that faced out into the mall. I went up to the glass and pointed to my naked bean, motioning if there was anything they could do with it.
In all three cases...everyone in the place busted up. :*)) It was a cool sociological experiment. O0
Nice!!!! Next time, you have to have a hidden camera and post the video.
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The look commands respect Noner, that and you're one intimidating SLY dude. Especially with those sunglasses.....wow!
Yeah, my CVS specs do intimidate people. Espically when I leave the $7.99 price tag on.
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A few days ago I took the wife to the mall for a haircut. The kids were with us, so he lady asked if the haircut was for her or the kids. Before she could respond I said it was for me. My wife and the clerk both busted up laughing.
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so i am at the concert last night and this wormy little dude kept passing by. after a the fourth time he bumped into me i leaned over about 6" from his face and said" DON'T, BUMP ME AGAIN" hejust kinda looked scared and said oh sorry brah. and gave us a lot of space for the rest of the night. thought it was kinda funny cause when he looked at me he just kinda looked at my head and acted a little scared. gotta love the intimidation factor.
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I always get the "are you trying to scare away black people" line. It's ok though because it's usually from black people who knew me before I started shaving and are trying to be funny.
As far as bars go I have had less people try to start stuff with me since I started shaving my nugget. It's a good thing because "the tough guy look" for me is just that,... a look.
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I probably shouldn't admit this but I use the "tough guy" thing when I really don't want to be bothered... I know, I know, but it is kinda fun! :*))
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I probably shouldn't admit this but I use the "tough guy" thing when I really don't want to be bothered... I know, I know, but it is kinda fun! :*))
I tend to use it when someone is annoying me. A quick glance with a stern look usually does it...gotta love the mean mug. I do it most when I'm at the gym and a guy is sitting on a machine and talking on his cell phone.
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I probably shouldn't admit this but I use the "tough guy" thing when I really don't want to be bothered... I know, I know, but it is kinda fun! :*))
I tend to use it when someone is annoying me. A quick glance with a stern look usually does it...gotta love the mean mug. I do it most when I'm at the gym and a guy is sitting on a machine and talking on his cell phone.
I know what ya'll mean. I don't usually try to do it on purpose but a lot of times I'll glance up a different people and I'll notice most of them look away real quick. It's funny to me that people act nervous like that. If they only new the real me they would be laughing at themselves. I couldn't hurt a fly.
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You know what's kinda funny though... I had a guy actually cross the street to avoid walking close to me and cross back again when he was past me, but little kids are so cool and don't seem to notice all that much. I've had a couple at church ask if they could touch my head.
Ah the innocence of youth, so refreshing! ;D
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Like the Elerderly's fear of Computer Overloards, The Youth does not share the same fear; for better or... g##3r
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Everyone knows that drivers license pictures are always the worst ones ever taken, but when I got my license renewed this past summer, everyone told me that I looked like a bouncer. now by all means I'm far from having the bouncer body. I never would have thought that look from a simple ole headshave
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Everyone knows that drivers license pictures are always the worst ones ever taken, but when I got my license renewed this past summer, everyone told me that I looked like a bouncer. now by all means I'm far from having the bouncer body. I never would have thought that look from a simple ole headshave
My current driver's license photo, taken in 2005, was the first since I shaved my head. And it is actually a good photo. First time that ever happened.
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Everyone knows that drivers license pictures are always the worst ones ever taken, but when I got my license renewed this past summer, everyone told me that I looked like a bouncer. now by all means I'm far from having the bouncer body. I never would have thought that look from a simple ole headshave
My current driver's license photo, taken in 2005, was the first since I shaved my head. And it is actually a good photo. First time that ever happened.
I look like a felon in my picture...but I still have hair in it. I also have a pencil in my ear because the lady didn't tell me that I still had it there from the test.
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i have to renew mine next month. can't wait until i can get rid of HAIRY EVIDENCE
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I just had to get a new photo for my CCW renewal and they made me put down my hair color. I was wondering how they would handle the new look! :*)) I guess they must do that too on your driver's license?
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They do ask for hair color in Illinois? Wonder why there is no block that says "None"?
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They do ask for hair color in Illinois? Wonder why there is no block that says "None"?
or at least one that says CHROME. :*))
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They do ask for hair color in Illinois? Wonder why there is no block that says "None"?
or at least one that says CHROME. :*))
or... SLY! O0
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or at least one that says CHROME. :*))
paulie got a good one :*)) :*))
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I just had to get a new photo for my CCW renewal and they made me put down my hair color. I was wondering how they would handle the new look! :*)) I guess they must do that too on your driver's license?
well, with no curtains, I guess you go with carpet color.
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At my present job, I am a warehouse guy. Anyway, one time there was this young guy who used to have my position. He had come into my store one day and I heard later that until I started talking to him, he thought that I was one mean looking dude.
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I mean one of the choices.?
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Everyone knows that drivers license pictures are always the worst ones ever taken, but when I got my license renewed this past summer, everyone told me that I looked like a bouncer. now by all means I'm far from having the bouncer body. I never would have thought that look from a simple ole headshave
Mine was not all to bad, I had it taken back in the days when I had hair, and here in AZ we don't need to renew our liscense for a good couple of DECADES! the only thing that really stinks about it: I'M SMILlING! You know the majority of the times that your wipping that beast out, you are not going to be smilling.
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Being bald will probably always get you the thug comments or tough guy image!
I say get to know me before you form an opinion!!
I'm a 6'-3" 285 lbs Teddy Bear!!!
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Being bald will probably always get you the thug comments or tough guy image!
I say get to know me before you form an opinion!!
I'm a 6'-3" 285 lbs Teddy Bear!!!
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I hear you... 6'2" 215lbs of fun here. Hell, a few of the girls on campus started to call me "Osito", translated it means "Little Bear"; I have no problems maintaining the tough look, but when people get to know me they realize, about the only thing that I am going to do is bear hug... I give some Bone Breaking Bear Hugs though! ;D
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I wonder what it is that makes a guy with no hair seem tougher? The association with wrestlers and villains from the movies?
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I wonder what it is that makes a guy with no hair seem tougher? The association with wrestlers and villains from the movies?
How many movies always have the "steriotypical" goone as a bald heavy set dude. You add that with the less positive PR that is promulcated from the Skin Heads, and you have a cocktail recipe that equals out to one HardCore screwdriver
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I think that when guys first started shaving their heads that it was so unusual that people tended to shy away from it. It was a very strange thing at first. The movies & talk shows about skin heads probably didn't help. Hasn't it changed?
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Now that you mention it, people do tend to quickly get out of my way at the supermarket...
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I was wondering why it got so quiet when I walked into the room.
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First off, welcome to the New Guys Richard, Skinhead002, & Big Tom.
Second: It is changing at the present. This is the first point in history where a Bald Man in Pop Culture does not have to be the "Thug", "Goone", or a SkinHead/Racist.
I find that it is alot easier to break the ice when I walk around as I do, like a giant Clown. I am always smiling, and always have a bright look on my face so as to seam ingaging.
Now I am not saying that I don't use that tough look, and that I have not learned to perfect it... At the supermarket, or at the gym, I find that It is alot easier when i am mean Buggin'; because atleast then people stay out of my way and let me get my task done quickly and efficiently. At the club, its also a cultivated look of mine, the cool, Sly brother, or as I see it and call it "the Howie Mandell Look". He just gives off a confident, Sly appeal; and I try to mold my Club Look after him.
We are all embassadors for the Bald Nation, let us go out and spread the gospel, and make sure that we leave no Women unsatisfied with her experience... The guys will follow promptly after! 8)
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I'm with you CLEAN!
I have to remember to "turn it off" once in a while though, I get busy or in a hurry and forget to smile! >:(
My new "Sly Bald Guy" shirt does help break the ice a bit! ;D (Shameless plug for the tee shirt)
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I work a white collar suit and tie job. Anymore the shaved head is so mainstream I don't think most people even give it much though.
However, as some as you guys have noted things can be different when you're out at a bar in jeans. Some people think you're way more than Sly and want to start a fight with the bad ass bald boy!
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I work a white collar suit and tie job. Anymore the shaved head is so mainstream I don't think most people even give it much though.
You're right about that. I find that I dress differently than I used to, though. I used to wear a lot of polo shirts and khakis, and now I'm more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of guy. The polo shirts and khakis don't seem to go as well with the bald head, for some reason. Not sure why.
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Depends on the environment. Shaved heads are so mainstream now that almost anything goes
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Hey wpruitt, I hate to do a mini #i&@, but we are still waiting for that updated picture.
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Waiting to get some developed
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The sly look deff. makes me look meaner.. not that I am....
People at work deff. thinks I"m a bad ass.. and don't mess with me. if I say something it's like Yea sure...
I was speaking with the director the other day and one of his manager came by and she commented G you look mean... I said really.. the director commented he just has a big bark he's not mean at all..
I'm 5.9 at 185pounds I use it to my advantage sometimes..
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i get that all the time,
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So, I have another "tough guy" story for you...
I was in Dallas last week and went to a bar with two of my buddies. While at the bar I went to the bathroom (which is usually required after a couple of brewskis) and accidently bumped a guy when I walked through the door. I had only had one beer at this point, so I was still sober, but this other guy was pretty drunk. Before I could apologize he says "Man, your a pretty solid guy, you just moved me a couple of feet. Do you workout?" I replied with, "Sorry I bumped you. Yes, I workout." He then said, "I would have gotten pissed off at you, but you look mean, so I'm not going to mess with you." Then he left.
Now, this guy was probably 4 or 5 inches taller than me and probably 30 to 40 pounds heavier than me. I'm sure he could have squashed me if it really got down to it. But, thankfully I looked "mean."
Had a sim experience with guys I used to go to school with. see em at a home town bar. They only remembered me by name and one of them was really drunk and got in my face. His buddies pulled him away and said to me " Don't hurt him man, he's just drunk and doesn't mean any harm!" Any one of them could of creamed me if they wanted to. His buds even bought me a few drinks for being cool about it.
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Many years ago when I was a bouncer in downtown Oakland, Ca.. I found buying a drink for the meanest bad dood was a good policy, I never had any problems with Somoians or bad azz guys after that, and when the fights broke out, I had plenty of back up :x!
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When I first started shaving my head, a buddy used to tell me I looked bada$$ until I smiled. The problem? I smile a lot. :D
Anyone who knows me can tell within 30 seconds of hearing me talk that I'm more goofy than tough. I wish I was tough! Can any of you guys give me some tough guy lessons? O0
I've been known to tell people that if they forget my name, they can call me Vin Diesel or Bruce Willis.
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When I first started shaving my head, a buddy used to tell me I looked bada$$ until I smiled. The problem? I smile a lot. :D
Anyone who knows me can tell within 30 seconds of hearing me talk that I'm more goofy than tough. I wish I was tough! Can any of you guys give me some tough guy lessons? O0
Keep your mouth shut and don't smile or talk...LOL J/K bro!
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LOL I'll try to remember that,Tyler.
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Since I starting shaving my head in late '06 there has been a few occasions where dudes will give me the once over when I walk into a bar or club or sometimes just walking down the street. Never had any of them try anything. I suspect it may have to do with my shaved head but not completley sure.
I never did anything to provoke them as I am not rather prone to violence and explore all available means to avert a fight or confrontation. But if the need arises you know.
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Many years ago when I was a bouncer in downtown Oakland, Ca.. I found buying a drink for the meanest bad dood was a good policy, I never had any problems with Somoians or bad azz guys after that, and when the fights broke out, I had plenty of back up :x!
I've done security before. usaully when I hang out some where I'll talk shop and get in good with the bouncers so If a problem does occur I've got the "castle gaurd" on my side.
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You're right about that. I find that I dress differently than I used to, though. I used to wear a lot of polo shirts and khakis, and now I'm more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of guy. The polo shirts and khakis don't seem to go as well with the bald head, for some reason. Not sure why.
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I tend to be pretty casual; jeans t shirts; ... the other day; though I put on a crisp white dress shirt; it really set off the dome! so; maybe a change is in order . ...
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Yeah a crisp freshly pressed white dress shirt and black slacks a with a razor sharp crease and shiny loafers is a good look for sly dudes.
I wear this ensemble every Monday at work.
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I've come to the belief that is isn't WHAT we wear but HOW we wear it that comes out. At a recent meeting at school wore a simple polo shirt, pressed jeans, and a tweed sport coat and got several compliments on appearance. I think it is that confidence from being sly that comes out regardless of what we are wearing.
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Well said Paul.
Always enjoy your posts.
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Thanks bro..back at ya.
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I've come to the belief that is isn't WHAT we wear but HOW we wear it that comes out. At a recent meeting at school wore a simple polo shirt, pressed jeans, and a tweed sport coat and got several compliments on appearance. I think it is that confidence from being sly that comes out regardless of what we are wearing.
are you sure it wasn't leather pants you were wearing Paul?
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Yeah a crisp freshly pressed white dress shirt and black slacks a with a razor sharp crease and shiny loafers is a good look for sly dudes.
I wear this ensemble every Monday at work.
hehehe forgive the aussie, but someone is going to have to translate that into english for me. What are Slacks, and Loafers?
Out
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I've come to the belief that is isn't WHAT we wear but HOW we wear it that comes out. At a recent meeting at school wore a simple polo shirt, pressed jeans, and a tweed sport coat and got several compliments on appearance. I think it is that confidence from being sly that comes out regardless of what we are wearing.
are you sure it wasn't leather pants you were wearing Paul?
Man, almost spilled my coffee on that one, made me think of the episode on Friends with Ross and the leather pants. Nope bro, only leather here is for ridin'
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Out,slacks is another word for dress trousers usually worn with a semi casual business shirt.
Loafers can be any type of dress shoe
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Hmmm, now that I think about it...I've never gotten the whole tough guy thing...must be the stupid puppy dog eyes...
oh well, I'll just make sure I have a lot of my fellow bald brothers behind me if I get in a scuff! ;)..
Now THAT would be intimidating! O0
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You're looking pretty tough in the new avatar Andre! Maybe you should stand around the mall lookin like that, then you'd surely get some tough guy reactions. 8)
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That new avatar is the confident look I was talkin' about Andre...awesome!
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You're looking pretty tough in the new avatar Andre! Maybe you should stand around the mall lookin like that, then you'd surely get some tough guy reactions. 8)
Likewise with yours brutha! O0 I think i gotta name you topdog for all your avatars...very inspiring to go the way of SLY , that's for sure! O0
Yea, nice thing about photos...you can pose a certain way or give a certain look...plus even if i could look tough on a daily basis....I'm a little dude....
and nothin' worse than a little dude with a tough guy attitude, i'm sure everyone has seen what i'm talkin' bout when I say that!
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That new avatar is the confident look I was talkin' about Andre...awesome!
BTW, Paul thanks for the nod! i think I've counted you as one of the " bald intimidators" standing behind me in that 'scuff" I was talkin' bout! O0
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Hmmm, now that I think about it...I've never gotten the whole tough guy thing...must be the stupid puppy dog eyes...
oh well, I'll just make sure I have a lot of my fellow bald brothers behind me if I get in a scuff! ;)..
Now THAT would be intimidating! O0
You are looking pretty tough in this new avatar, Andre ! let me get out of your way ! !
John
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Hmmmm . . . .
I'm thinkin we should ALL submit new tough guy avatars. ...
John
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Hmmmm . . . .
I'm thinkin we should ALL submit new tough guy avatars. ...
John
<------------here's mine.
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I'll take my own suggestion and post this .
It was about time you guys saw the real me.
John
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I'll take my own suggestion and post this .
It was about time you guys saw the real me.
John
you may want to check your left nostril there tuffguy. ha ha O0
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I'll take my own suggestion and post this .
It was about time you guys saw the real me.
John
Very nice...
would be nicer if you we're "Mr. Cleaned" up...wha happened, wasn't THIS supposed to be the clean weekend?!?
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you may want to check your left nostril there tuffguy. ha ha O0
Ha! :*))
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Later today; i'm going for it .
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Later today; i'm going for it .
Nice!
Dude you can't NOT let me see it before I go...
I think you're gonna like it a lot! O0