I got a haircut today. Just a trim –
No need to alert the media.
I walked in the salon not knowing how much I was going to cut. My stylist and I talked about it, adjusted things as we went along — your typical ‘do. But I realized how different my experience was from an A-list celebrity.
Take actress Michelle Williams, for example.
She made a red carpet appearance this week sporting new, longer bangs and short shorts.
Twitter blew up.
Why the new ‘do? Why the edgier style? Was it a personal choice? Was it for a film?
Why, Michelle, why???
After days of questions — media outlets practically panting in their intensity — one proudly announced the answer:
Michelle is growing out her bangs.
Wow. We are ridiculous.
Splitting hairs
Bearding is a competitive sport.
I did not know this.
I didn’t even know bearding was a word, let alone a concept — the growing of facial hair by, um, athletes.
You see, I watched a movie on IFC yesterday, and it was inundated with promos for Whisker Wars, a reality show slated for a seven-episode run on IFC in August and September.
Apparently Germany is the longtime favorite in hair growing — I’m so proud of my kin — but this year, Beard Team USA stands a follicle of a chance.
But seriously, guys — I think you have finally come up with the one competition that women will never ask for their own division.
Even the ones who can compete.
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