I thought this was a revolution!
In 2020 they made such a big deal about haircuts being dangerous because of the fear that you would contract COVID-19 coronavirus by interacting with hairstylists I stopped getting haircuts. I have not had a haircut for more than 18 months. I've gotten to where I like to pull it back into a short ponytail and I've gotten used to the derisive comments from coworkers and others.
During the 1960s longer hair on a guy was a sign of rebellion against the system of presenting yourself. The Beatles brought it in when they came over with the British revolution in music. Hippies and others grew their hair out long and shaggy and different styles came into being. It was a sign of being "with it" and agreeing with or at least supporting the people pushing change. Change from the oppressive clothing and hairstyles and ways of speaking so that you could be understood.
But now all that has changed. The people that were so rebellious in the 1960s are leading our current "revolution" from positions of power. Instead of fighting against the man they are the man. Or the person in charge if you want to be more politically correct. At least they think they are.
Victor Davis Hanson wrote an editorial on the subject recently that resonated with me. You should check it out at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/opinion-columns/victor-davis-hanson/victor-davis-hanson-this-isnt-your-fathers-left-wing-revolution-2377129/amp/
I'm not sure when I'm going to get a haircut, but I'm ready. I've told people that it's COVID hair. I've told people that I won't get it cut until the COVID-19 coronavirus national emergency is over. I've told people that I'm like Samson and the longer my hair is the more I can stay strong against the virus. I've told people that I identify as a rock star :-) I've also told people that I wear my hair long because it's a free country and I can do that.
Viva la revolution!
