Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: isleepinthebuff on February 06, 2012, 02:10:18 PM
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At work one of the senior managers based from Lhead office came to the office and he is Sly. I have not met him before but I was standing by the printer, he nodded at me as he walked past and it was one of those looks that said he was nodding cos we were both shaved bald!
It made me smile!
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Yeah...it's funny how that happens. You'd be amazed at how many awesome connections I've made just from both of us shaving our heads.
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Yeah...it's funny how that happens. You'd be amazed at how many awesome connections I've made just from both of us shaving our heads.
Saw a sly guy at lunch today. He's visiting our office for the week. Fully shaved bald on top and a full beard. I did not have a chance to speak with him today, but will be watching for him and an opportunity to say something.
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I have to say I'm still nervous about making that connection just cause I'm bald, still learning how to rock the confidence
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Yea, we do all notice one another.
Confidence will come. Just say "looks like we go to the same barber" or something to strike up conversation.
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On a more humorous side, we are easy to notice, since the glare off our heads can be blinding at times
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I am very shy to approach a fellow sly guy in real life, I guess I have to be more aggressive to come up with a good opening greeting. But if somebody would make the first move, I would gladly react and reply.
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Yeah...it's funny how that happens. You'd be amazed at how many awesome connections I've made just from both of us shaving our heads.
that's to true.
like a chemistry, lol :D
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Some situations lend themselves to the friendly nod and greeting more than others. I just play it as I feel at the time. But it is true we are all part of a big brotherhood so why not acknowledge it.
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it does feel a bit like an exclusive club.... bet hair club for men don't feel kinship because of their rugs
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I don't think there's reason to be shy. I enjoy striking up chats with other bbc and they seem to enjoy it to...."who's your stylist"?, "nice haircut", "how do you like my hair"?
:*))
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I went to the sporting goods store last Friday...I had a gift card and went and purchased a few shirts and caps...The guy who was at the checkout had MPB but his hair was cut to a buzz. He seemed unfriendly to the people in front of me, but when it was my turn, he said while staring at my freshly shaved head: "Those caps are good for protecting your head!" I said: Yeah, and they're stylish for the times when I need one. He then asked "Does it bother you being bald?" I said maybe in my younger days, but not now, and he said: Maybe I will just go ahead and shave my head, I need a new look! I told him that it couldn't hurt, there's nothing to lose but more hair! He said he just wanted to try something different and I told him to go for it! Interesting how even sly guys can turn jerks into ok guys once in a while!
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ive met plenty of people, and greeted them with, bout time for a haircut ay sir?
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Normally this greeting works for me... I WILL RUB MY HEAD IN FRONT OF THE GUY AND WILL SAY "WE BOTH HAVE NICE HEADS!!! LET US CONTINUE TO SHINE"... so far all i greeted laugh and we shaked our hands... I think we sly bald guys are inherently friendly and yet dignified O0
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The nod and smile does seem to be in vogue.
I was at the gym and another sly guy walked by nodded in approval.
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Today I was at Panda Express for lunch. There were 3 Sly border patrol officers that came in, we did the typical smile/nod that most of us Sly guys do. One of them was standing in line and turned to me (I was at a table next to the line) and said "Slick hairstyle buddy", I said "We must have the same barber!" and we all kinda chuckled. Then as they were leaving, one of them walked over and just shook my hand. I don't know if it was because he thought I was someone else or what but it was still pretty awesome.
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Great story.
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I like to give other bald guys compliments and I get mixed responses. Most of them are in the positive.
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Never happened here ,itsoubdsniceand friendly , brits are more reserved .
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Normally this greeting works for me... I WILL RUB MY HEAD IN FRONT OF THE GUY AND WILL SAY "WE BOTH HAVE NICE HEADS!!! LET US CONTINUE TO SHINE"... so far all i greeted laugh and we shaked our hands... I think we sly bald guys are inherently friendly and yet dignified O0
I like this thankswill try it
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I have had this kind of acknowledgement from some SLY Guys here in Scotland. It's like a kind of - "I know what you feel about the SLY look, bud!"
I had one bald-by-choice guy say to me once that it should be the standard "haircut" for all guys from teenage years & up. Wasn't sure how to respond to that, though.
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That is fantasy , i remember hearing such nonsrnse when I was a teenager , the kinda of claptrap about how young people should go in the army at the age of 17 , bring back the birch etc , all innate twaddle
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I like to give other bald guys compliments and I get mixed responses. Most of them are in the positive.
Joe, if we ever meet, I expect you to say something about my bald head. In fact, I'd expect a head rub in lieu of a handshake.
(I know the head rub if not for a stranger ... but it's a nice recognition of another bald head from a friend).
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Depends on the situation and sly person. I usually break it up by running my hand over the top and saying "started this style at birth, gave it up for a while, now back to it again..."
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I usually make a random haircut joke if I have the opportunity to speak to another sly. Works well most of the time. O0
It's definitely a type of brotherhood for those who take it as a serious lifestyle choice, for sure.
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I usually make a random haircut joke if I have the opportunity to speak to another sly. Works well most of the time. O0
It's definitely a type of brotherhood for those who take it as a serious lifestyle choice, for sure.
An excellent ice breaker.
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for me it's usually just the knowing nod of approval
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Well I was at Taplow court last Sunday doing som Buddhist guardian activity , saw another Soka (younger guy) who was sly jus said with a big smile keep it sly and shiny , he undrstood without im thinking it was a chatup line and being intimidated
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Had a hat on today and a guy came up to me and said "What is under the hat?" and my reply was "full head of black curley hair" and then I took my hat off and said: "same as you" - - -He was a young guy who had just shaved his head after years of struggling with MPB - - -He sat with me for a while and discussed shaving - - - -He had seen me many times before but was not ready to talk. It was just the right time today.
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bet hair club for men don't feel kinship because of their rugs
Hilarious. :)
"Hey fellow man-with-hair. How do you maintain your rug ?"
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"Hey fellow man-with-hair. How do you maintain your rug ?"
"Why, other man-with-hair, I merely give my life savings to a group of trained monkeys with glue, and they make me feel like a man again. Thank God we don't need to publicly admit our follicular shortcomings like those bald-headed oafs."
I'm not sure why but I'm imagining my toupee'd self being a posh butler.
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I guess I'm a veteran since I've been shaving my head since the late 20th century (1999) :*)), but back in my early days I used to strike up those kinds of conversations from time to time because I'm annoying that way. Have anything that's even slightly unusual that I have and I'm the annoying guy who will comment on it. Anyway, shaved heads are so freaking common anymore that it rarely even occurs to me acknowledge it anymore.
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for me it's usually just the knowing nod of approval
Same here. I guess it's kinda like a sly version of a secret hand shake.
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I still pop a remark to another stranger baldie that I encounter. I will first make a quick character assessment of the person in my mind in order to decide if the comment will wash. Usually I get friendly smiles and responses from them. But, yes, there does seem to be an element of "understanding, or comradeship between Chrome Domers in my circles.
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Agreed Waine, - I'm only 10 days into being part of the sly fraternity, but I usually try to make eye contact, give a quick smile and nod at least.
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I'm only 10 days into being part of the sly fraternity
You look like a veteran sly guy, wearing the look with pride!
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Awesome shine you got there Bucksfan.
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Hey there Bucks fan, looking good there!
You look like a "natural", it looks as though you have been sporting the Sly look for a long time.
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Thanks, guys, I also think it looks good on me, and imagine it will be my "hairstyle" for a long time.