One of COVID’s worst after-effects is the mullet epidemic
I certainly don’t condone discrimination based on appearance. We’re an odd bunch, we humans; we come in all sorts, and you should be free to live your best life, mullet or otherwise. Heck, people like me wear activewear nearly every single day without penalty, so you should be free to flaunt that collar duster whenever and wherever.
I’m simply seeking clarification because this isn’t one of those “I was born this way” kind of deals. What baffles me is, when faced with the choice of mullet or short back and sides, why oh why would you opt for the former? I mean if Bon Jovi couldn’t make it fashionable what hope is there for your average Joe Blow-mullet?
I’m not saying this hairstyle has never had its place. In 2018, a small NSW town called Kurri Kurri founded Mulletfest in celebration of those who choose the mullet “as a lifestyle, not a hairstyle”, with categories including “Everyday”, “Ranga” and “Grubby”. And with this, I am entirely on board.
The joy of the mullet lives in its absurdity, not its ubiquity. Collectively, we’ve all made some pretty big fashion faux pas – jeans under skirts and, even worse, fishnets under ripped jeans … It’s never too late to admit when we’ve strayed down the wrong path. But there are certain things that simply shouldn’t meander their way back into the mainstream.
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The good news is that the course correction is simple and low cost – just a quick snip from a sharp pair of scissors, and you’re back on track with no track down your back.
So, to the intransigent mullet enthusiasts out there, of which I’ll concede there are many: we might not understand each other, but I hope you can forgive my aversion as I learn to accept what you’ve done with your deserved haircut liberty. I know we can peacefully learn to coexist. If you could maybe just sometimes tuck that thing into your collar for me, that would be perfect. Thanks.
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