Platner adjacent question: Why do so many men in public life try to look like Billy Bob Thornton?

[walkingman]

11. I have no idea what other people think....for myself, I think there are two possible reasons....

in my case I have been retired for 23 years now....I only shave every 3rd or 4th day...that is all I can stand. It is because I have always hated shaving and I did it every day for decades.

For the second reason, and this is just my suspicion....I think there seems to be a debate about masculinity these days - one group that thinks you should look like a tough guy (kind of like Hegseth) and also a there seems to be a trend in the Texas area of people taking Testosterone. I think it is a fad, but I don't really know, maybe there are clinical reasons?

As far as the hair - my wife a former hairdresser is always commenting on how people wear their hair these days, male and female. She says it looks like they woke up, shook their head, and then went to work? of course that is an exaggeration but styles do change over time. Which brings up another point....tattoos....it seems most people have ink these days. up and down arms, belly, legs, crotch (I think), and rings....ear, mouth, nose, belly button....I'm thinking it is just the style? I see it so ofteh it is just normal these days. I do wonder if it affects their employment or advancement opportunities?

I'm an old hippie from the 60s and have always likes long hair and have nothing against anyone letting their freak flag fly. I feel lucky to have married a hairdresser (48 years ago) so she always did my hair and beard for me. At 75, I am glad to still have hair, and to be here in any form. ☮❤