The Longest, Most Inconsistently-Off-Topic Thread in History

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:31 am

Mine was so long (after 20 years of growing!) that I could sit on it.

I allowed my family to talk me into getting it all chopped off to 2 inches (actually, I was simply tired of the pressure therefrom), and, in a Samsonesque turn of events, I subsequently became physically and emotionally weaker.
I've seen this happen to others, and although I'd considered having to fight a slight energy tweak after the chop, I greatly underestimated the power of this phenomenon, at least as it pertained to me in this case.

It's funny to me that I've not had the guts to date a lawnmower since, so it's been 2 years now and I've no desire to return to a hairdresser.

FWIW, my monkey-theory on this subject has always been that the hair acts as a sort of energy dampener and/or aerial.
Experienced hairdressers have noticed (usually only after I've asked them the question!) that as a generalisation, those with longer hair tend to be calmer.

Bill OC · Post by **Bill OC** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:54 am

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monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:09 am

I think it's great that you did this, Bill.

FWIW, I was thinking of the fact that Shooshie encouraged me to not hold back for fear's sake with the humour at the outset of my posting here, and that this, in essence, created a monster of sorts.

Simple character substancepootion will explain all.

twistedtom · Post by **twistedtom** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:22 am

Talking of deer I took this photo of a fawn at the edge of my west lawn yesterday. My wife saw a black bear up our road.

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:44 am

Wow Tom!

Spot any Unicorns lately?

Phil O · Post by **Phil O** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:53 am

MM, your avatar needs dental work.

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:04 am

I know. I've been waiting 12 years for such new-fangled treatment.

On the plus side, my smile defeats all those who cross my path, so the teeth issue is a moot point.
OK, mouth points.

Robbie_2327 · Post by **Robbie_2327** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:32 pm

monkey man wrote:Mine was so long (after 20 years of growing!) that I could sit on it.

Monkey, from the looks of your picture you're still sitting on hair

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:36 am

Good point Robbie.

Hey, I shaved my tongue though; ain't it purdy?

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:31 pm

monkey man wrote:Mine was so long (after 20 years of growing!) that I could sit on it.

I allowed my family to talk me into getting it all chopped off to 2 inches (actually, I was simply tired of the pressure therefrom), and, in a Samsonesque turn of events, I subsequently became physically and emotionally weaker.
I've seen this happen to others, and although I'd considered having to fight a slight energy tweak after the chop, I greatly underestimated the power of this phenomenon, at least as it pertained to me in this case.

It's funny to me that I've not had the guts to date a lawnmower since, so it's been 2 years now and I've no desire to return to a hairdresser.

FWIW, my monkey-theory on this subject has always been that the hair acts as a sort of energy dampener and/or aerial.
Experienced hairdressers have noticed (usually only after I've asked them the question!) that as a generalisation, those with longer hair tend to be calmer.

Funny the reverse happened to me. When I finally cut my hair, I felt a massive force of strength overtake me.......while genetics has the last say, I personally love having short hair.....or no hair........and I consider my self of "hippie" orientation.......just a little more hygienically involved.......hey I still sport patchouli

Robbie_2327 · Post by **Robbie_2327** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:59 pm

jgest wrote: Funny the reverse happened to me. When I finally cut my hair, I felt a massive force of strength overtake me.......while genetics has the last say, I personally love having short hair.....or no hair........and I consider my self of "hippie" orientation.......just a little more hygienically involved.......hey I still sport patchouli

Ahhh, patchouli. The true sign of a hippie at heart

kassonica · Post by **kassonica** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:54 pm

Now who said hippies have to have LOOOOONG hair.

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:27 pm

Robbie_2327 wrote:
jgest wrote: Funny the reverse happened to me. When I finally cut my hair, I felt a massive force of strength overtake me.......while genetics has the last say, I personally love having short hair.....or no hair........and I consider my self of "hippie" orientation.......just a little more hygienically involved.......hey I still sport patchouli
Ahhh, patchouli. The true sign of a hippie at heart

Robbie_2327 · Post by **Robbie_2327** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:01 am

kassonica wrote:Now who said hippies have to have LOOOOONG hair.

I don't think anybody said they have to have long hair. I've seen hippies with short hair

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:43 am

jgest wrote:...I personally love having short hair

I do too, Josh. No hassle to look after, and doesn't get in the way of anything.
I didn't have a haircut in around 20 years, plus I'm super-sensitive, so I think the combination of these factors probably explains the profound effect I experienced.

It was real though, and I'm afraid that has to take priority over the inconveniences.