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Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: Lullaby on February 09, 2007, 01:35:51 AM
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Every year my parents host a large Super Bowl party including around 75+ family and friends. However, with the Bears playing (I live in Illinois) there were far more people attending. I decided to make my first appearance as a slightly shaved guy (trimmer on 0).
As I entered I slowly took off my beanie (got the velcro effect still heh) and approached my direct family first. The first thing I heard was my father say "why the hell did you do that?" in a very condescending tone. I felt extremely awkward until I walked to my Uncle (an Army Sergeant Major) and my Grandfather who has always frowned on my piercings/tattoos/clothing/ect. They both looked at me like I was Mr. John f'n America. I'd finally gained their respect, WOW (thats an amazing feat)
My mother later told me that my father (very hard-headed) had said that it made shaving more real to him and that scared him and that is why he acted so awkward towards my new look (he has very thin hair and a balding head). I felt proud in a way.
How did your family react to you shaving your head? Any funny/horror/crazy,ect stories out there to share?
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My family was pretty cool with it. some of them thought that if they picked enogh that i would grow it back. HA fooled them. my dad's family is used to baldness. my mom's family is laid back and doesn't care. all in all it was very positive.
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The only negative reaction I can remember was from my grandma back in 1998 when I first shaved my head. She was afraid people would think I was a skinhead. I told it was their problem if they wanted to think it. My kids have a varied reaction depending on the day. My daughter has asked me to grow it back. My son hasn't said anything either way. I'm pretty sure he likes it though. One Saturday morning, we had both kids, two cats myself and the wife in our queen size bed. I decided if I wanted to get comfortable I would have to move, so I went to the kids room. At about 7 AM my daughter came in and woke me up to tell me that my son wanted to watch cartoons with me (I'm just a big kid at heart) I said OK, and he came in to the room and crawled in bed with me. I was laying on my side with my back to the wall and him behind me. When he got up there he said "Morning Daddy" and gave me a kiss on my bald head. I responded with "Morning Bubba". He laid there for a while with one hand on my head just watching cartoons and not saying a word.
By far, the best experience I have had with anyone since shaving my head.
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damn right pig pen. isn't that the coolest type of headrub. my son was sitting on my lap watching cartoon one day and had one hand on top of my head rubbing it. i asked him what he was doing and he said "It just feels cool daddy." this is the same kid that said he would not love me if i didn't grow it back. ( when i first shaved )
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I never got any negative reactions from the family when I shaved... Mom, Dad, and sisters were all cool with it!
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:) :'( PigPen, you brought a tear to my eye. Never had a son [wife had severe problems with blocked fallopian tuble, etc.] but, if I had had one he would, in my heart, have expressed the same love your boy did for you. Professor Melon
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:) :'( PigPen, you brought a tear to my eye. Never had a son [wife had severe problems with blocked fallopian tuble, etc.] but, if I had had one he would, in my heart, have expressed the same love your boy did for you. Professor Melon
Sorry to hear professor. Did you ever consider a hysterosalpinogram? I've heard they work wonders for peoplewith falopian tube problems.
My dad keeps telling me to grow it back because it makes me look scarey. He keeps telling me I'm going to scare the woman away,lol. My mom insists I look like a skinhead nazi mofo, and my sister doesn't like it either. Fortunitely for them they don't have to like it. Besides, I think looking scary can be seen as an advantage. My avatar does me no justice by the way.
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Great post, Lullaby. :)
As far as my own share of experience on that is concerned, I didn't tell my parents or relatives
about my intention to shave my head. I just did it one day. I live at a beach house about 80km
from my parent's place and they come over for visits once every couple of weeks.
When they came over after I shaved for the first time, they were quite shocked. I didn't get
any hurtful remarks, but they were definitely shocked, especially my mother - I guess in her eyes
I'll always be her baby boy. LOL
My father took it with humour - he was the first person to give me a head rub. He said I looked like
Yul Brunner.
In time they've come to accept it. I still get the occasional "why don't you let it grow back?", but other
than that nobody's giving me a hard time...
I'm glad you shaved it. The look suits you...
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I just remember that my Mom didn't like it at all and told me how I could make myself that ugly!
Many other ppl thought that I really look good with the bald look. My former chef wasn't glad about about my shaved head at first but after a few weeks without shaving she asked if I wouldn't shave again because it looks much better on me. ;)
Now I am bald again and meeting my Mom in about 1 month again. I know that she is not gonna like it but I guess she has to get through it because I won't let it grow back for a long long time. ;)
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well between my daughter and my soon to be wife they fight over rubbing my head witch is really funny to me ...daughter gives up after awhile and starts to play with my goatee...worst reactions was my sister..but hey can't please everyone..so just please yourself...
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:) :'( PigPen, you brought a tear to my eye. Never had a son [wife had severe problems with blocked fallopian tuble, etc.] but, if I had had one he would, in my heart, have expressed the same love your boy did for you. Professor Melon
Sorry to hear that Prof, it brought a tear to my eye when I was typing it because there was always a possibility that he may not have even been there to do it. Speaking of pregnancy complications, wife went into pre-term labor at 27 weeks with both kids. My son was born 8 weeks premature and then was diagnosed with his cancer at 18 months. Along with many other complications along the way that had to do with his being premature. I cherish the times we have, because I know I'm lucky to get them.
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread
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1) My mother and father didn't/don't like it. They wouldn't admit it ever looked better than hair even if they knew it did. But like I have mentioned before, they have had the same look for years, so they are fairly resistant to change on the appearance front.
For example I showed them my new drivers license pic(which was actually a good drivers license picture and way better than the old one) and my dad laughs hysterically.
2) Most of my other relatives didn't/don't say much about it. I think my aunt joked about it(she would have found anything to rag me about), one of my cousins did too, and my grandma didn't say much but was like grow back hair.
3) I've had more people come up to me and say I like it than the other way around. Like we had a super bowl party and one of our family friends came over and she said something to the affect I didn't recognize you and/but I really like it. One of the parents of my sunday school class a few weeks ago said "I like the new look."
4) I just finally put my foot down. I don't tell my parents how to dress or what hairstyle/facial hair they can have. I should get the same courtesy esp at the age of 23.
5) I have gotten the "grow it back for job interviews" response from my parents/a couple people at our church but I just politely say nope. There is nothing wrong with a shaved head/glasses/neatly trimmed beard for a job interview, and i'm not going to change who I am for the interview process only to go back to that style as soon as i'm employed.
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:) Great, moving, sensitive thread. Spaceape, your self-determination in the face of family disapproval is admirable. Thanks also for the advice RE blocked fallopian tubes (too late: wife is well past childbearing years). Although I have not seen your before pic, the after pic shows you looking good sly. It makes you look more mature; with hair, I think you'd look somewhat adolescent--so stick with it. In case no one has admitted it, the discussions and banter on SBGs played a sigificant role in helping me decide to take it off. Had I found the site years ago, I would not have wasted time/money trying to cover and restore the dome. Staying slick and hoping to make the convention. Professor Melon
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My wife and kids love it but my parents still aren't fans of it. I did attend a family funeral last week and all of my balding cousins said it was a good look for me and they are considering doing the same.
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My wife and kids love it but my parents still aren't fans of it.
Same here!
I have noticed that I'm the "maverick" among some buddies at church who have wanted to give it a try, but whose wives WON'T LET THEM.
To whom I say...."Here's yer sign"
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I never got any negative reactions from the family when I shaved... Mom, Dad, and sisters were all cool with it!
All of my family and friends are used to the bald me now; it's become my baseline. But that wasn't always the case....
The very first time I shaved bald...I was 18...it was 1983...and NOBODY except Kojak (and the occasional Hare Krishna) was a headshaver. Well, everybody thought I'd gone off the deep end. They thought I joined a cult, too...lol. In reality, I was just experimenting. Anyways, the worst reaction was from my baby sister...who was 3 years old...she would not look at me...she would not be in the same room with me...she was totally freaked.
Now that she's 20-something, she thinks her big bald bro is a teddy bear.....lol
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Just had a guy give me the "wife won't let me" excuse tonight. I always want to ask what else he's not allowed to do, but I tend to bite my tounge and give that "sucks for you" look.
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. When he got up there he said "Morning Daddy" and gave me a kiss on my bald head. I responded with "Morning Bubba". He laid there for a while with one hand on my head just watching cartoons and not saying a word.
By far, the best experience I have had with anyone since shaving my head.
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. Everytime I get my son out of the bathtub he rubs my head and laughs. At first he asked me why I shave all my hair off, then one time I hadn't shaved in two days and he rubbed my head and asked "Daddy, why do you have hair?!"
One time he wanted me to come lay with him because he was scared, so of course I did. He was laying there watching a movie and feel asleep rubbing my head. Moments like that are priceless.
-Cam
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my mother saw me with my new cut for the first time today... let me just say, she tore me a new SPHINKTER! At first reaction, I thought that she was going to cry... :'( you never want to be the one to make your mother cry... then as it went on it slowly became a little lighter, as she instead of asking me why I did it proceeded to call me "STUPID" for doing it, and that I had to be one of the dullest bulbs in the bunch... Well, I know I am not the sharpest tool in the drawer, but damn it, I am as smooth as jelly from the Jar baby.
I think she will get used to it... I atleast hope she gets used to it! :-\
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my mother saw me with my new cut for the first time today... let me just say, she tore me a new SPHINKTER! At first reaction, I thought that she was going to cry... :'( you never want to be the one to make your mother cry... then as it went on it slowly became a little lighter, as she instead of asking me why I did it proceeded to call me "STUPID" for doing it, and that I had to be one of the dullest bulbs in the bunch... Well, I know I am not the sharpest tool in the drawer, but damn it, I am as smooth as jelly from the Jar baby.
I think she will get used to it... I atleast hope she gets used to it! :-\
Typical maternal reaction. Mine was the same way and for a long time never missed an opportunity to tell me how horrible I looked. She finally stopped when she realized that she wasn't getting anywhere. Hang in there; this too shall pass.
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my mother saw me with my new cut for the first time today... let me just say, she tore me a new SPHINKTER! At first reaction, I thought that she was going to cry... :'( you never want to be the one to make your mother cry... then as it went on it slowly became a little lighter, as she instead of asking me why I did it proceeded to call me "STUPID" for doing it, and that I had to be one of the dullest bulbs in the bunch... Well, I know I am not the sharpest tool in the drawer, but damn it, I am as smooth as jelly from the Jar baby.
I think she will get used to it... I atleast hope she gets used to it! :-\
Typical maternal reaction. Mine was the same way and for a long time never missed an opportunity to tell me how horrible I looked. She finally stopped when she realized that she wasn't getting anywhere. Hang in there; this too shall pass.
Thanks for the advice. This is far from the last time that I am going to drive my mother to tears. I will be telling her I am Enlisting soon in the Coast Guard, that will turn on the Water works. I expect that it will loose its effect after some time, maybe a YEAR OR TWO (my mother likes to hold a Grudge).
Well, at a point in life all men have to let go of the apron and walk on their own. I don't care what anyone says though, No man can watch his mother Cry without being torn up. Hopefully she will just realize "atleast he did not go to the other end of the spectrum and pull a Denis Rodman" >:D
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I will be telling her I am Enlisting soon in the Coast Guard, that will turn on the Water works.
Right on Mr. Clean!! That's awesome... O0
Just remember, in the Coast Guard, if you can't see land, you get hazardous duty pay... and the coffee is always weak because Coasties are scared of anything they can see the bottom of! >:D
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My mom was pissed when I told her I joined the Army. Yeah, typical small hispanic women beating up her son. oh well she got over it. I just keep telling her I about to get out. :-\ Way to go Mr. Clean!
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Since I initially did it for charity there wasn't much said by anyone in the family at first. But as I continued to keep it slick everyday first I got the "I liked you better with hair" bit, that changed to stares when I walked in still slick and now that they know this is me and I'm happy with it they go with it.
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MR. CLEAN
Congrats on joining the Coast Guard. I have the utmost respect for our military personnel.
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MR. CLEAN
Congrats on joining the Coast Guard. I have the utmost respect for our military personnel.
Cleanmeister.....that's awesome...if I were 20 years younger I'd do the same....and my mom would cry too.
I got my first ink when I was 24....when my mom saw it, she scratched at it and said, OH LORD, ROBBIE....WHAT HAVE YOU DONE.
She ain't seen me bald...I've sent a photoshop bald rendering via email....
I'm 44 years old...and she'll still freak :*)) ;D
OK...now yer supposed to say, "Dude...you don't look 44!"
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Dude! You don't look 44!
(Now where's my $20?)
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I got my first ink when I was 24....when my mom saw it, she scratched at it and said, OH LORD, ROBBIE....WHAT HAVE YOU DONE.
I was first inked at 22... and my dad (the supportive man that he is) said "You know how much that hurts to get taken off"!
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Robmeister, all that I have to say is that You look more a wise 40 than 44...
I got Ink when I was 21... Have yet to really "tell" my parents about it, even though I have worn shorts when visiting my mother, and it is square across my Lower Left Leg.
I think she is going to be More pissed that I Tattooed the Schwinn Emblem on my Lower Left leg than the Fact that I will be serving my country. What man would not be a fan of serving off the coast of some of the most beautiful places in the world, saving the world's exotic Beauties from sinking Party Boats, sharks, and not to mention Lonely Nights not spent with Smooth Players like ourselves... Here's to the United States Of America, the Reason we have the Freedom to be Sly, and to those who fight for our country every day, the Sliest Devils the world will ever see! Here's to serving on the Oceans and Seas, for its always the Smooth Brothers who know don't fight the current, just flow with the motion of the ocean! Hang Em High! !*!rat3
Yo, What ink you got working Robmeister/wpruitt?
& Bald Rob, just remember, We save the Fishermen and we stop the Drug Runners, we Protect our shores and then go get all the ladies numbers... Here's to Shallow Water Experience, you know this we all love, especially when a Beautiful Lady hops in the Tub. Last I checked, A LOT of ladies out there have just LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN', and its up to all the chill Coasties to bring it back Sqweellin'. >:D Enjoy Your Sushi... I know I Do O0
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Robmeister, all that I have to say is that You look more a wise 40 than 44...
I got Ink when I was 21... Have yet to really "tell" my parents about it, even though I have worn shorts when visiting my mother, and it is square across my Lower Left Leg.
I think she is going to be More pissed that I Tattooed the Schwinn Emblem on my Lower Left leg than the Fact that I will be serving my country. What man would not be a fan of serving off the coast of some of the most beautiful places in the world, saving the world's exotic Beauties from sinking Party Boats, sharks, and not to mention Lonely Nights not spent with Smooth Players like ourselves... Here's to the United States Of America, the Reason we have the Freedom to be Sly, and to those who fight for our country every day, the Sliest Devils the world will ever see! Here's to serving on the Oceans and Seas, for its always the Smooth Brothers who know don't fight the current, just flow with the motion of the ocean! Hang Em High! !*!rat3
Yo, What ink you got working Robmeister/wpruitt?
& Bald Rob, just remember, We save the Fishermen and we stop the Drug Runners, we Protect our shores and then go get all the ladies numbers... Here's to Shallow Water Experience, you know this we all love, especially when a Beautiful Lady hops in the Tub. Last I checked, A LOT of ladies out there have just LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN', and its up to all the chill Coasties to bring it back Sqweellin'. >:D Enjoy Your Sushi... I know I Do O0
No ink here, bro
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The first time I did it I was up in Detroit visiting family and my sis-in-law took me over to my moms apt. to take her computer back to her. Sis-in-law went in first and said, "Look who I found wandering the halls!" Mom thought I was the delivery boy bringing her computer to her and she couldn't quite understand what I was doing calling her "mom"...after a few minutes she figured it out (she's not exactly the swift one).
The second time was after the ex decided she wanted to be an ex. When I picked up my 2 year old son for my weekend, we went over to my folks house to visit. I got out dad's clippers and other items as well as a small trash pail. I gave the pail to my son to catch the hair as my step mom cut it all off. Then I got him to help me put the shaving creme on my head and rinse the razor for me. In short, I made him part of the operation so that he would accept it easier and it seems to have worked.
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My mama basically asked "Why is your head shiny?" when she saw it. We were having a heatwave that summer so I had that excuse. Eventually, she got used to it when I stopped clogging the sink every other morning.
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It happens everytime I go to a family get-together. The picture... My grandmother (step) and her cronies all try to get the bald/balding men in a the family to have a group photo. The first time was ok (only mildly annoyed) but after 3 years it happens every time we get together. ENOUGH ALREADY GRANDMA! WHY DON’T YOU GO PUT ANOTHER BUMPER STICKER ON YOUR CAR OR SOMETHING!
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The first time I did it I was up in Detroit visiting family and my sis-in-law took me over to my moms apt. to take her computer back to her. Sis-in-law went in first and said, "Look who I found wandering the halls!" Mom thought I was the delivery boy bringing her computer to her and she couldn't quite understand what I was doing calling her "mom"...after a few minutes she figured it out (she's not exactly the swift one).
:*)) :*)) :*)) thats awesome!
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My nephew (same age as me) wouldn't even look at my head. He would look into my eyes but not directly at the top of my head. So finally I said, "Aren't you gonna say anything about my new haircut?". All he said was, "Ya I heard you have some kind of virus.". Then he changed the subject.
Another time...
My brother said "Did you get tired of hair". I said "No, hair got tired of me".
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My nephew (same age as me) wouldn't even look at my head. He would look into my eyes but not directly at the top of my head. So finally I said, "Aren't you gonna say anything about my new haircut?". All he said was, "Ya I heard you have some kind of virus.". Then he changed the subject.
Another time...
My brother said "Did you get tired of hair". I said "No, hair got tired of me".
Now that's good! O0 O0
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So far only one negative from my family and she thinks she has veto power being my wife. :-*
I'm receiving far more than 2/3 support on the positive reactions from everyone else!!!
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...she thinks she has veto power...
:) :) :) :)
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Mom: "OMG, you look so handsome"
Bro: (Navy Vet) "Wow I wish I would've done that"
Daughter 14: "Daddy Daddy you look real cool"
Son 21: "Are you going to kill mom?"
Ex-wife: "wow, you have a very nice head" (and you know I laugh my *ss off at that one)
Work: "can I touch it? uhm... I like it" (same reaction from me as above)
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i know my moms gonna be pretty pissed off when i eventually do it.
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i know my moms gonna be pretty pissed off when i eventually do it.
Just do it, and realize that you mom is going to be happy as long as you are. We got your Back Bro! O0
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Gave my brother a SBG shirt today and mentioned he should go SLY if he chose to wear it...sounds like he is going to take my advice and shave it all off this coming weekend!!! 8)
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Gave my brother a SBG shirt today and mentioned he should go SLY if he chose to wear it...sounds like he is going to take my advice and shave it all off this coming weekend!!! 8)
AWESOME!!!
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Gave my brother a SBG shirt today and mentioned he should go SLY if he chose to wear it...sounds like he is going to take my advice and shave it all off this coming weekend!!! 8)
And that ladies and gentlemen is how the sly took over the world, one dome at a time!
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Gave my brother a SBG shirt today and mentioned he should go SLY if he chose to wear it...sounds like he is going to take my advice and shave it all off this coming weekend!!! 8)
That's sweet bro! I may have to do that to my brother this weekend.
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And that ladies and gentlemen is how the sly took over the world, one dome at a time!
It's ALIVE!!.....It's ALIVE!!.....MMMMUUUUAAAAHHhahahahahahahahahah!!
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I've been SLY for 3 weeks!!!.....but, the reactions have me stumped. I have received NO comments from family, friends or co-workers. I was keeping it really short (no guard) before. Maybe I'm the only one who noticed.
Anyway, I did see a cousin today for the first time in about 15 years. She asked "Where is your hair". I replied "In the sink".
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I've been SLY for 3 weeks!!!.....but, the reactions have me stumped. I have received NO comments from family, friends or co-workers. I was keeping it really short (no guard) before. Maybe I'm the only one who noticed.
Anyway, I did see a cousin today for the first time in about 15 years. She asked "Where is your hair". I replied "In the sink".
Did you wear a cap before? I wore my hair really short before as well, to quote BaldRob, "It was almost gone anyway...". When I was out, always had a hat on...at work, I made sure everyone knew I went sly and they mentioned it wasn't that far of a leap...but liked it! Difference for me now is that I hardly wear a hat anymore... 8)
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Gave my brother a SBG shirt today and mentioned he should go SLY if he chose to wear it...sounds like he is going to take my advice and shave it all off this coming weekend!!! 8)
That's sweet bro! I may have to do that to my brother this weekend.
Well...he did it!
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Awesome!!
I gave my brother a shirt this weekend. I also told his girlfriend to get him to shave his head.
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When I first shave my head, my dad said, "Marshall, it looks like hell!" My dear stepmom almost cried and said, "But you're a Christian!" (As if only non Christians or immoral people shave their head?)
The reaction from dad was not unexpected. He was 67 and quite thinning. If he had been in good health, I don't know if I could have imagined him shaving it even then. Dear old dad even tried a toupee once but decided against it. But I think his reaction was because he wasn't cool with his hair loss.
Other reactions ranged from indifference to acceptance from younger relatives. My aunt and uncle on my dad's side thought I should grow it back. Plus my uncle is quite bald. But some people feel that if you only have more hair than the fringe, then you shouldn't shave it.
One interesting note, at my current job, I had grown my hair back for awhile. When I did that my boss thought I should shave it off as it looked better that way. And my boss has a full head of hair. But his brother is sly!
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That's sweet Kalbo!
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Awesome!!
I gave my brother a shirt this weekend. I also told his girlfriend to get him to shave his head.
Is she on "our" side with this? Meaning, is it a virtual certainty now that it's going to happen? If the GF wants you to be sly, it's a pretty hard request to resist, don't you think?? O:O
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Awesome!!
I gave my brother a shirt this weekend. I also told his girlfriend to get him to shave his head.
Is she on "our" side with this? Meaning, is it a virtual certainty now that it's going to happen? If the GF wants you to be sly, it's a pretty hard request to resist, don't you think?? O:O
We'll see. He'll eventually get there, but I'm not convinced it will be really soon.
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We'll see. He'll eventually get there, but I'm not convinced it will be really soon.
Haven't you explained to him that resistance is futile? 8)
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Haven't you explained to him that resistance is futile? 8)
I've tried, but he's more stubborn than I am. He's also bigger than me, so I have to find a Sly way to get him to shave.
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My recommendation: A Competion... Take him out to a club [preferably mutual territory] & lay down the challenge to him to see who can pick up the most digits. At the end of the evening, if you win, have him shave it... Or he might after the demonstration of the power of the sly choose to shave on his own as well. good luck Ty
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My recommendation: A Competion... Take him out to a club [preferably mutual territory] & lay down the challenge to him to see who can pick up the most digits. At the end of the evening, if you win, have him shave it... Or he might after the demonstration of the power of the sly choose to shave on his own as well. good luck Ty
LOL, that would be an interesting challenge.
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If he's the older Bro, I will GUARANTEE that he will shave it if he looses and you recommend it to him... No Older Bro wants to be shown up by his Younger Bro, Especially when it comes to the Ladies!
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If he's the older Bro, I will GUARANTEE that he will shave it if he looses and you recommend it to him... No Older Bro wants to be shown up by his Younger Bro, Especially when it comes to the Ladies!
I'm the oldest, but he's very competitive and hates losing to me.
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[Anyway, I did see a cousin today for the first time in about 15 years. She asked "Where is your hair". I replied "In the sink".
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Someone asked me the same question. Wish I had thought of that response, that is a great answer. Next time.
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My head has been almost smooth for many years so the Sly look wasn't to much of a shock
for relatives that live close to me!
When I see the ones that live far away they will have a reaction but not much of one!!!
I still get the WOW looks and the 'droopy open mouth' looks 8) 8) O:O
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We returned from Ohio to Missouri on Tuesday after a 5-day visit with my 80 year old mother, my 4 sisters, nieces and nephews, and neighbors that I had known for many years. They all thought the sly look was great. I got several kisses on top of my head every day - by the women of course.
I asked them if they remembered the musical "Hair" - they did. I said remember the lines: "Give me a head with hair, long, beautiful hair, my hair like Jesus wore it, hallelujah I adore it?"
I said, "I have a new version:" Give me a head that's bare, so shinny there's a glare, my head like Yul Brynner wore it, hallelujah I adore it!"
This just cracked them up - several had to go to the bathroom to prevent an accident. ;D Starting my 3rd month or being sly - wouldn't go back for anything. O0
Darrell
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I dont get much reaction from my family members because they know what i will respond with . My cousin though who is ummmm like 24 or so...shaved his the other day and his mom..my uncles wife..jumped all over me for giving him the idea. I said I did no such thing..he seen me bald and he liked it ...well he is gettin married in about 4 weeks and his wife likes it but his mom is about to have a cow. I told him to just do what pleases him....not what pleases his mommy...it is time to cut the cord ya know. Let your little kids grow up and stop rocking them lol
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We returned from Ohio to Missouri on Tuesday after a 5-day visit with my 80 year old mother, my 4 sisters, nieces and nephews, and neighbors that I had known for many years. They all thought the sly look was great. I got several kisses on top of my head every day - by the women of course.
I asked them if they remembered the musical "Hair" - they did. I said remember the lines: "Give me a head with hair, long, beautiful hair, my hair like Jesus wore it, hallelujah I adore it?"
I said, "I have a new version:" Give me a head that's bare, so shinny there's a glare, my head like Yul Brynner wore it, hallelujah I adore it!"
This just cracked them up - several had to go to the bathroom to prevent an accident. ;D Starting my 3rd month or being sly - wouldn't go back for anything. O0
Darrell
Hilarious Darrell!
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Haven't you explained to him that resistance is futile? 8)
I've tried, but he's more stubborn than I am. He's also bigger than me, so I have to find a Sly way to get him to shave.
hey T.... so.... did ya get your brother 2 go sly?
WARHAWK O0
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Not yet Warhawk, not yet :Xo!
I even tried to get his girlfriend to take my side, but she's not willing to yet.
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Not yet Warhawk, not yet :Xo!
I even tried to get his girlfriend to take my side, but she's not willing to yet.
Tell him that his choices are to do it the easy way or the hard way. The easy way is that he can voluntarily shave his dome. The hard way is that a couple of sly bros will show up at his door, hold him down, and do it for him. Resistance is futile. :x! :x!
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If his hairloss was affecting his confidence, I'd do that for sure. But, he has more confidence than anyone I know. So much so that it borders on arrogance. He says he'll do it, it's just a matter of time. He does wear the SBG shirt all the time. I think because they were free and he's a tight wad, but hey, it's promotion for SBG.
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If his hairloss was affecting his confidence, I'd do that for sure. But, he has more confidence than anyone I know. So much so that it borders on arrogance. He says he'll do it, it's just a matter of time. He does wear the SBG shirt all the time. I think because they were free and he's a tight wad, but hey, it's promotion for SBG.
Of course, there is always option #3: get him really drunk and he'll wake up the next morning with no hair. >:D
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Of course, there is always option #3: get him really drunk and he'll wake up the next morning with no hair. >:D
That would actually work!
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Of course, there is always option #3: get him really drunk and he'll wake up the next morning with no hair. >:D
That would actually work!
the 1st 6-pack is on me. :D :D :D ......hey T... ya gotta keep us sly brahs posted on your brother's road 2 slyness. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Some of my family doesn't like it, but my mom hates my goatee. I tell her it makes me look cool. She says it makes me like a hoodlum. Isn't that the same thing? :popo
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People ask my mom why I shave my head.
its just my style.
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This weekend I had to go to an funeral for a great uncle that had passed away last week. This was the first time that I have been at any gatherings with my extended family (aunts, uncles, counsins). Again, I was a little nervous about the first reactions. But I am happy to report that there was nothing but positive comments. I had several family members that didn't recognize me but almost all had something positive to say. I got serveral comments about what I good shaped head I have. My brother-in-law, who has a full head of hair, also told me that if it wasn't for the fact that my sister wouldn't let him, he would be SLY also.
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I've been talking about shaving my head for around 2 years. Right after I did it I put a hat on and saw my sister. She knew something was up and said what's going on? What are you smiling about? I took off my hat and her reaction was priceless. Her jaw hit the floor and she said, you did it! I can't believe you actually did it! Then we both busted out laughing from the expression on her face.
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Pretty much accepting with a giggle here and there..................my wife isn't thrilled when it's shaved as she says that it makes me look harsher.
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I've informed my family of my decision to go sly, and for good reason. Surprisingly, the most supportive person is my wife. "It's just hair."
My own family has thrown up their hands and freaked out: "It might not ever grow back!" They think that having hair means it's somewhat dignified, or something.
Quoth the balding young man to the family: b0x3r
Will post up pics and reactions later this week/early next.
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My family was horrible about me shaving my head. They whine about it almost every time I do it(every 3 days-1week) eventually they will get tired though, I can't wait until that day comes. I look terrible with hair, much younger without. Yet no matter what I say they just continue to pester me about it. Haven't really received any support from family members but my friends think I'm better to be around because of my decision.
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my mom hated my bald head when i first did it, even though I'd been no 0 for about six months beforee I shaved it, and every few months she will hint about me growing it back; "If you grew your hair..." etc, usually giving me one of the supposed benefits of having hair, but I just laugh it off. The hints are getting fewer and further between, but I think she still lives in hope!
My dad has never said anything much, and my uncle just jokingly asks when I'm gonna get my hair cut! Everyone else seems pretty cool with it.
Being SLy is just so much a part of me now that I can't even consider what i would feel like if I grew my hair now. 8)
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My family ganged up on me over during our Chirstmas get together. They were all pretty vocal about not liking my SLYness. This is after about 6 months of shaving.
So now I'm wondering if I really look that bad with no hair. It was really a kick in the butt, confidence wise.
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Their problem must be just that, THEIR's. Looks good from here herronm O0
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My family ganged up on me over during our Chirstmas get together. They were all pretty vocal about not liking my SLYness. This is after about 6 months of shaving.
So now I'm wondering if I really look that bad with no hair. It was really a kick in the butt, confidence wise.
max....sorry 2 hear that your family waited a good 6 months 2 voice their opinions. like paul said... that 's their problem. your sly fraternity brother aka WARHAWK says that your chrome dome is ROCKING. hope ya keep it sly in texas. i know i will in florida. O:O O:O
WARHAWK O0
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My family ganged up on me over during our Chirstmas get together. They were all pretty vocal about not liking my SLYness. This is after about 6 months of shaving.
So now I'm wondering if I really look that bad with no hair. It was really a kick in the butt, confidence wise.
Family get togethers bring out the worst in many people, it's a shame that it affected your Christmas. Stay sly, stay happy, you're the one who wakes up with it and lives with it 24/7, and in the final analysis--the ONLY ONE that matters in this. Don't retaliate commenting on their sagging butts, Dunlop's disease--it done lop over da belt, greying hair, hairy upper lips, etc. Stay SLY and on top, you look great!
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We had to attend a family gathering the other day... and the first such gathering since my slyness. And I was over the moon at the very first person to comment on my bald head... my 82 year old nana!!!!! She said it looked great and she loved it, as did other family members. But none 'cooler' than my nana!!! ;)
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My family ganged up on me over during our Chirstmas get together. They were all pretty vocal about not liking my SLYness. This is after about 6 months of shaving.
So now I'm wondering if I really look that bad with no hair. It was really a kick in the butt, confidence wise.
I know how you feel. I've been on the receiving end of that kind of treatment in the past. It is a blow to your confidence - temporarily. But don't doubt your own instincts -- you look fine, trust me. I wouldn't say it if I didn't really believe it; on the rare occasions where there's a guy who doesn't look good, I just keep quiet. But you really have nothing to worry about and I just can't picture how having hair would improve your appearance at all.
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Well I almost got hit with a frying pan by my mom when I first tried shaving three years ago.
In retrospect I probably should have told the whole family about it before I went to the house and entered the kitchen asking what there is to eat while her back was turned unaware that I made a few changes to the noggin. :XX
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i know how ya feel philman. i first did it several years ago just before christmas. on a whim. the wife was not very pleased. and the hair came back. until two yrs ago when she helped me get rid of it.
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i know how ya feel philman. i first did it several years ago just before christmas. on a whim. the wife was not very pleased. and the hair came back. until two yrs ago when she helped me get rid of it.
She didn't like it then but I have to clarify that she almost hit me with a cooking tool because she did not recognize who I was. Looking back it now, it was definately a funny moment.
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We had to attend a family gathering the other day... and the first such gathering since my slyness. And I was over the moon at the very first person to comment on my bald head... my 82 year old nana!!!!! She said it looked great and she loved it, as did other family members. But none 'cooler' than my nana!!! ;)
Way cool Cam. Just let someone get out of line about your appearance, and watch nana lay into them. Gotta love old people (seasoned citizens) -- most speak their minds whether you like it or not, and in this case, she's definitely right.
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Max, I think you should know that you like how you look and, sad to say, if your friends and family members dont dig it then that is their problem bro.
Keep it slick bald I say!
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Max - don't listen to your family regarding your slyness. It looks great and you like it, so don't give it a second thought.
Stay sly ...
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We had to attend a family gathering the other day... and the first such gathering since my slyness. And I was over the moon at the very first person to comment on my bald head... my 82 year old nana!!!!! She said it looked great and she loved it, as did other family members. But none 'cooler' than my nana!!! ;)
Way cool Cam. Just let someone get out of line about your appearance, and watch nana lay into them. Gotta love old people (seasoned citizens) -- most speak their minds whether you like it or not, and in this case, she's definitely right.
Cheers Stu... yeah, she's a pretty cool ol' nana :)
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Had a cool experience this weekend too.
Folks stopped by for the first time since I went sly. The initial reaction was Wow, look at that! Not negative but just trying to take it in. About 1/2 hour later Ma walked up to me, stuck out her hand, ran it down the side of my head and said amazed "Huh, that's not what I expected, it's smooth." Had to bite my tongue to keep from laughing. Wanted badly to say "No Ma, it's Sllyyyy." O:O
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Man, what a great reaction 440! Cool they took it so well.
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My reactions have all been very positive. I started turning grey in my 20's and it takes most time to realize that I have no hair. I like it so well that I immediately considered laser but understand that it does not work on grey hairs. So, the Mach III will continue to get a daily workout.
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They're not very keen cos culturally it's not usually the done thing but hey if I relied upon their opinion for everything then I would not have my own personality.
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Hi, I still get a a lot of negative reaction even after 15 years, always from guys , but i no and they know that i no that i look better than them, just beleive in yourself.
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The first time my mother saw me shaved several years ago she was taken aback and demanded to know why I had done it. She hated it for a long time, but she's finally gotten used to it.
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I had bad MPB by the age of 23, only a hair ring left it seemed. I shaved it when I was out of town and when I got home my wife loved it. My brother made fun of me for it but like I told him, it makes me look younger and better, he has a skullet, long hair on the back and sides. My friends made bald jokes for a while but now I have 'converted' them and 3 of them shaved their heads.
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My friends made bald jokes for a while but now I have 'converted' them and 3 of them shaved their heads.
cool, 3 converted O0
btw, you rock the bald look!
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When they made fun of my sly dome I would make fun of the toilet seat shaped hair ring on a couple of them or the shine that would come off of one of their heads even though they had a 'full' head of hair. All of them like it way better, we are thinking about going as the 4 blue men (added an extra) for halloween when we take the kids out, it'll be a blast.
Thanks for the compliment, that is the only pic I could find of myself, its from last summer at my kids little league game but it works.
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haha. "the blue man group" O0 great idea. Hope we got te see a picture of that.