Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: Marz on November 12, 2007, 10:09:00 AM
-
I was out on Sat. with my wife and friend at a bar, having a great time. I came across another bald guy there and said "hey, nice haircut, best one I have seen all evening".
The guy went off on me about how he hated it and how he had been ripped off by loosing his hair at 23, etc.
Seriously one of the most bitter bald guys I have ever met. I was floored.
I tried to talk to him and tell him about this site but he was just in a world of self loathing I guess.... I was really amazed at what a crappy attitude the guy had. Even some of the guys with hair were saying "dude, it loos good man, dont be so hungup on it".
I was really amazed this dude was the exact opposite of those I have met here. I really wished I could have summoned my SBG buds to the scene to assist me in my efforts to set this guys straight.
-
Dang, that's different. I bet you were pretty taken aback by his attitude. I know I would have been.
-
Sounds like he has issues that go beyond his hair (or lack of it).
Way to stay above that Marz!!! O0
-
Yeah, I was pretty amazed.
Kinda felt like I extended a hand to him even and he just slapped it away.
no biggie, I had pretty ladies talking to me and had a great time while this guys did nothing more than grumble in the corner.
Its all about attitude (or lack thereof)
-
Its all about attitude
Yes it is!
It does sound like this guy has some confidence issues that go beyond his hairloss.
-
See..THAT'S what I'm talkin' about..
I always feel just having a shaved head does not make some one "sly" in my book...
They've got to believe it and carry themselves that way!
-
I agree with BaldAndre....Just because you shave your head, that doesn't mean your SLY. As you may can tell by my shadow, I am bald by choice because I wanted to present myself in an unique and constructive way.
I can honestly say that I feel better about myself since I started shaving my head. It's bout how you carry yourself and how you treat others.
-
yeah I know what you mean about the bars. I was in one Saturday night and i had all kinds of ladies coming up to me. But let it be known...i wasnt there to pick up ladies..im married. But this one lady come in...she is a long time friend of our family and I always called her aunt Susie....she is like an aunt to me and I hadnt seen her for like 3-4 years and when she seen me she was like..Timmy! is that you! iwas like yes aunt susie its me...and she was huggin all over me and stuff. I got some eyeballs from people I knew..cause they knew i was married and all...and why was I lettin this lady hang all over me...and what really put the icing on the cake was when she plowed a kiss right on me.. I was like WHOAAAAAAA! .....that came out from no where. But i know what you mean about hte ladies and how some men are about going bald...I know this is sorta way off context....but there was a few guys in there that didnt lke the bald look....and they all have issues....thats all i can say.
-
Good Grief Charlie Brown, that guy needs to get a life! In my one month I've only had good experiences, especially at the airport security check with a fellow shaver who was TSA. I was one of the "lucky" ones selected for a FULL SEARCH, and the "fellowship" of the blade made it a lot smoother--no pun intended. Being selected for the FULL SEARCH isn't a pleasant thing, but immediately he put me at ease w/ a "Nice haircut!" And then it was as easy as he could make it. I didn't mention slybaldguys.com, but I should have. He would be a great recruit.
-
yeah I know what you mean about the bars. I was in one Saturday night and i had all kinds of ladies coming up to me. But let it be known...i wasnt there to pick up ladies..im married. But this one lady come in...she is a long time friend of our family and I always called her aunt Susie....she is like an aunt to me and I hadnt seen her for like 3-4 years and when she seen me she was like..Timmy! is that you! iwas like yes aunt susie its me...and she was huggin all over me and stuff. I got some eyeballs from people I knew..cause they knew i was married and all...and why was I lettin this lady hang all over me...and what really put the icing on the cake was when she plowed a kiss right on me.. I was like WHOAAAAAAA! .....that came out from no where. But i know what you mean about hte ladies and how some men are about going bald...I know this is sorta way off context....but there was a few guys in there that didnt lke the bald look....and they all have issues....thats all i can say.
Yeah Timm, I am married too and my wife was at the bar as well.
I just find it strange that this dude was sooo hung up and bitter and although I am married I was having a great time meeting all types of new people and and engaging in great conversations.
-
Good Grief Charlie Brown, that guy needs to get a life! In my one month I've only had good experiences, especially at the airport security check with a fellow shaver who was TSA. I was one of the "lucky" ones selected for a FULL SEARCH, and the "fellowship" of the blade made it a lot smoother--no pun intended. Being selected for the FULL SEARCH isn't a pleasant thing, but immediately he put me at ease w/ a "Nice haircut!" And then it was as easy as he could make it. I didn't mention slybaldguys.com, but I should have. He would be a great recruit.
What the hell does a "full" search entail?
-
They take your stuff from the x-ray machine (you're not even permitted to touch it, just point) and wipe it down w/ pieces of material that then go into a "sniffer" machine, and you're given a full body pat down. Everything is opened and searched. Women get their own lady to do the body search. They check ANYTHING that may be suspicious and rub down your shoes with the cloth and that goes into the sniffer too. It slows you down about 10 minutes more than the regular x-ray of just your belongings and shoes. The guy said I got it because I had made last minute reservations, I was going to a funeral. Add this to a slow security line and it's serious delay. My fellow shaver was decent, particularly after it came out I was going to a funeral.
-
Good Grief Charlie Brown, that guy needs to get a life! In my one month I've only had good experiences, especially at the airport security check with a fellow shaver who was TSA. I was one of the "lucky" ones selected for a FULL SEARCH, and the "fellowship" of the blade made it a lot smoother--no pun intended. Being selected for the FULL SEARCH isn't a pleasant thing, but immediately he put me at ease w/ a "Nice haircut!" And then it was as easy as he could make it. I didn't mention slybaldguys.com, but I should have. He would be a great recruit.
Saint, you didn't come through Phoenix Sky Harbor recently, did you?,
cause that's exactly what I do, bro!, and I just had the same thing with two passengers who happened to be getting additional screening and were also shaved.
-
Good Grief Charlie Brown, that guy needs to get a life! In my one month I've only had good experiences, especially at the airport security check with a fellow shaver who was TSA. I was one of the "lucky" ones selected for a FULL SEARCH, and the "fellowship" of the blade made it a lot smoother--no pun intended. Being selected for the FULL SEARCH isn't a pleasant thing, but immediately he put me at ease w/ a "Nice haircut!" And then it was as easy as he could make it. I didn't mention slybaldguys.com, but I should have. He would be a great recruit.
Saint, you didn't come through Phoenix Sky Harbor recently, did you?,
cause that's exactly what I do, bro!, and I just had the same thing with two passengers who happened to be getting additional screening and were also shaved.
No, I was getting on at New Orleans going to Reno. Once he explained and worked us through it was fine, it's just a little disconcerting when they ask you to point out your stuff and the next thing is "Don't touch it!" Just after that was when my shaved brother stepped up to the plate and "smoothed" the waters. We got it again coming back, but after one trip through the "extra service" we were "old hands." Usually we don't travel without getting the tickets at least two weeks in advance, after much internet searching. It could have been worse--what if we'd asked for one way and tried to pay cash--I guess that's body cavity searching time!
-
LOL...Oh yeah, one way and paid by cash. That is the jackpot.
-
yeah I know what you mean about the bars. she was like..Timmy! is that you! iwas like yes aunt susie its me...and she was huggin all over me and stuff. I got some eyeballs from people I knew..cause they knew i was married and all...and why was I lettin this lady hang all over me...and what really put the icing on the cake was when she plowed a kiss right on me.. I was like WHOAAAAAAA! .....that came out from no where.
Timmy, you sure your not from Alabama??? :*))
-
I was out on Sat. with my wife and friend at a bar, having a great time. I came across another bald guy there and said "hey, nice haircut, best one I have seen all evening".
The guy went off on me about how he hated it and how he had been ripped off by loosing his hair at 23, etc.
Seriously one of the most bitter bald guys I have ever met. I was floored.
I tried to talk to him and tell him about this site but he was just in a world of self loathing I guess.... I was really amazed at what a crappy attitude the guy had. Even some of the guys with hair were saying "dude, it loos good man, dont be so hungup on it".
I was really amazed this dude was the exact opposite of those I have met here. I really wished I could have summoned my SBG buds to the scene to assist me in my efforts to set this guys straight.
Sounds to me like he is someone who only recently started shaving and isn't used to it yet. Probably didn't really want to do it but someone talked him into giving it a try. Maybe his 30-day trial period isn't over yet, and perhaps by the time it is, he will "get it".
-
yeah I know what you mean about the bars. she was like..Timmy! is that you! iwas like yes aunt susie its me...and she was huggin all over me and stuff. I got some eyeballs from people I knew..cause they knew i was married and all...and why was I lettin this lady hang all over me...and what really put the icing on the cake was when she plowed a kiss right on me.. I was like WHOAAAAAAA! .....that came out from no where.
Timmy, you sure your not from Alabama??? :*))
I knew I would get ribbed about that one....lol
-
See..THAT'S what I'm talkin' about..
I always feel just having a shaved head does not make some one "sly" in my book...
They've got to believe it and carry themselves that way!
Very well said mate. I couldnt agree more.
This guy will sooner or later hopefully accept his hairloss and realize it is a blessing not a curse.
-
sometimes I think you either got 'it' or you aint. and I think it's pretty certain that guy aint!
You can't win 'em all!
-
marz.....wow....can't believe that u got that reaction. i've never had that reaction with the meeting of the sly. it's always a positive reaction. i totally agree with baldandre in that a slick noggin' does not make u sly. imo.. it's a combo of smoooth noggin' and most importantly attitude. in other words....that idiot couldn't b a member of this sly fraternity.
WARHAWK O0
-
Hey, if you are an anti-social moron, shaving your head isn't going to change anything.
-
Hey, if you are an anti-social moron, shaving your head isn't going to change anything.
So true.
Since going sly, or should I say shaving my head, I have noticed many many more guys with shaved heads. It really has become very popular and I don't know if it's a good thing. You know what can happen when people jump on the bandwagon.
I will see quite a few fellows in my travels and my daily routine. Especially now being at the airport.
I am usually quick to smile and nod, but I've noticed that a lot of them will not even acknowledge.
I truly believe there is a difference in just being bald(shaved) and being "sly". Not everyone is going to have the same demeanor and we have to realize that. We all have different personalities. Like anything else, it becomes a fad, more so now with the exploding popularity of ultimate fighting and the like.
I put out a demeanor of being a likeable guy, (at least I hope I do, lol.) and I am quick to smile and say hello. If someone has a problem with it, then that's their issue. I want to see what's going to happen five years down the road with these newly shaved folks.
I think for many of them the thirty day period is about all they will see through, if they even get that far.
As far as the dude at the bar, Marz you tried once, now let him sit and stew in his misery. Only he can stand up and make the change.
-
Its all about attitude (or lack thereof)
You got that right Brother.
-
i think newyawka has it down right
-
newyawka: that is so true. I don't think you can simply shave your head to be Sly. Its more about fashion with a lot of the guys you see about with shaved heads, rather than a way of life, like for most of us.
The attitude is what counts, and most Sly guys seem to have the attitude: confidence, maybe a little cockiness as we said in another thread, but ultimately likeable guys who know what they want. Just shaving your head doesnt mean you'll be all that.
Obviously the guy in the bar didnt have what it takes.
-
this goes 2 show u that idiots/a$zholes come in different colors, shapes, & sizes. they also come with hair or no hair and in this case this azzhole has no hair & is far from being a SLY GUY.
WARHAWK O0
-
All this proves is what is on the inside counts way more than how somebody looks. You both shave your heads, but one has no clue what it means to treat others correctly, but you do get it.
-
See..THAT'S what I'm talkin' about..
I always feel just having a shaved head does not make some one "sly" in my book...
They've got to believe it and carry themselves that way!
Andre as usual you hit it on the head.(no pun intended)
You have to walk the walk to be Sly.
-
WELL J, MARS, TIMMJ, WARHAWK, ANDRE We all know people that it doesnt matter what you do or give them , they wouldnt be happy ! Ya know the ones if its curly the straighten it , if its STRAIGHT they curl it if its dark the lighten it if its light they DARKEN IT ! A FAMOUS INDIAN (not from cleveland) :*)) once said "PALEFACE no make sense! take clear water put over fire add beans make dark ,put milk make light , put sugar make sweet , put lemon make sour, ADD ice make cold, WHITE man never happy with what god's give him " :/O
-
I would have personally loved it if someone came to talk to me about the look.
Best one I got at work today was one my clients who shook my hand and said "welcome to the club" 8)
-
I would have personally loved it if someone came to talk to me about the look.
Best one I got at work today was one my clients who shook my hand and said "welcome to the club" 8)
That client sounds like a mighty cool guy! It's nice to be acknowledged in such a positive way. O0
-
I would have personally loved it if someone came to talk to me about the look.
Best one I got at work today was one my clients who shook my hand and said "welcome to the club" 8)
That client sounds like a mighty cool guy! It's nice to be acknowledged in such a positive way. O0
Yep he's a mighty cool guy that runs a restaurant close to the bank I work at. Now if I could just convince most of my customers sporting a combover to join the club then I could start a whole sly cult with my customers with me as a the holy leader >:D
-
Yep he's a mighty cool guy that runs a restaurant close to the bank I work at. Now if I could just convince most of my customers sporting a combover to join the club then I could start a whole sly cult with my customers with me as a the holy leader >:D
Just slip them an SBG card in their cash. 8)
-
Yep he's a mighty cool guy that runs a restaurant close to the bank I work at. Now if I could just convince most of my customers sporting a combover to join the club then I could start a whole sly cult with my customers with me as a the holy leader >:D
Just slip them an SBG card in their cash. 8)
Haha, free advertising for small business customers eh? Why not, I might be able to expand this group the business community in my area. Before you know it the whole street is sly regardless of race, gender, or creed ;D
-
I went to the local pub yesterday for the 1st time in about a year. There was a Sly bouncer there who saw me and gave me a head nod.
It is an unspoken bond all Sly folks share.
-
I get about a 50-50 mix of good and no reaction from other sly guys, but I've really noticed the difference from the ladies, so I don't care what the haters think anyways
-
Not to dredge this thread back up but that's cool you guys get comments / acknowledgment from other bladers. So far you guys are the only sly guys I've recieved comments from, not that I need affirmation of the sly. 99.9% I'm a lifer now anway :@`
-
Not to dredge this thread back up but that's cool you guys get comments / acknowledgment from other bladers. So far you guys are the only sly guys I've recieved comments from, not that I need affirmation of the sly. 99.9% I'm a lifer now anway :@`
Don't worry bro...
I very rarely ever get it in the outside world either...I've been smooth and shiny 13 years now...
i think it's a territory thing truthfully...you know "I'M the cool bald guy around here"...not YOU punk a$$!
Or maybe they just aint the friendly type like everyone around here! ;)
-
i think it's a territory thing truthfully...you know "I'M the cool bald guy around here"...not YOU punk a$$![/quote]
Never thought of it that way Andre. Bet your right in some cases, which makes it even more amusing to me.