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[gadean]

Ayepecks, on Apr 25 2006, 22:23, said:

A) I'm not doing it for a fashion statement.
B) My brother is in the Air Force Academy. No one there he's talked to cares.
C) Since when did the military "own" this haircut? People have had similar haircuts for a long, long time.

I'm not getting the standard "high and tight." I was going to get my own haircut, for your information, but I wanted something to guage it on as I didn't want to go as short as a standard military haircut. I'm amazed there are some of you in the military who are offended that someone else might have a similar haircut. That's just sour grapes if you ask me. I've known many military officers (in fact, a friend had a dad who was a general), and none of them would care -- I promise you that.

The high and tight is the traditional Marine Corps haircut. (if you don't believe me use Google and find out for yourself) Other service members get it because it's in regulation. We don't own the haircut. We own the lifestyle. However, to the common eye, the fashion vs. the lifestyle may not seem so definate. Do you now understand why it angers me?

[TommyBoy]

Kinda short? Must look bad?


I wouldn't know.

Sorry for posting!

[psybapunk]

Ayepecks, on Apr 25 2006, 21:23, said:

A) I'm not doing it for a fashion statement.
B) My brother is in the Air Force Academy. No one there he's talked to cares.
C) Since when did the military "own" this haircut? People have had similar haircuts for a long, long time.

I'm not getting the standard "high and tight." I was going to get my own haircut, for your information, but I wanted something to guage it on as I didn't want to go as short as a standard military haircut. I'm amazed there are some of you in the military who are offended that someone else might have a similar haircut. That's just sour grapes if you ask me. I've known many military officers (in fact, a friend had a dad who was a general), and none of them would care -- I promise you that.

the USAFA huh? I'm up there at the different halls almost on a daily basis for the company I work for.

[Bubble Wrap]

Fcuk the high, go for the tight only and shave it!

[gadean]

t_bonerman02, on Apr 25 2006, 22:31, said:

thnx for the correction, i wasn't aware of the full bootcamp experience despite living in 29 til i was 18

29Palms, CA? I had a blast when I was there for MOS school!

[Ayepecks]

psybapunk, on Apr 26 2006, 03:42, said:

the USAFA huh? I'm up there at the different halls almost on a daily basis for the company I work for.

Pretty cool He graduates this year... he got a pilot's slot, too, which is good because it's what he's always wanted to do.

gadean, on Apr 26 2006, 03:38, said:

The high and tight is the traditional Marine Corps haircut. (if you don't believe me use Google and find out for yourself) Other service members get it because it's in regulation. We don't own the haircut. We own the lifestyle. However, to the common eye, the fashion vs. the lifestyle may not seem so definate. Do you now understand why it angers me?

No, I still don't understand why someone getting a similar haircut angers you. Perhaps if they were trying to imitate you or make fun of you I could understand it, but they're not. When did the haircut become a symbol of everything you stand for? When did the haircut make you superior to everyone else? I have nothing against the armed forces -- in fact, I support them -- but comments like that truly do anger me. You honestly look down upon people simply because of your lifestyle. I'm thankful you're defending the country, but if you're only looking out for yourself and don't consider the "common civilian" on equal ground with you, what's the point?

And, yes, I know the "high and tight" is a traditional Marine haircut.

[John S.]

gadean, on Apr 25 2006, 23:07, said:

As a US Marine I get angry when I see civilians with a military regulation haircut. Our way of living shouldn't be a fashion statement. Especially for those who have no idea what we go through on a day to day basis. It's an insult to us to see a nasty civilian walking around immitating something they are not. (and yes, just about any good Marine can point you out a mile away)
However, if you must know, it's 0 on the sides (not bare skin as someone previously mentioned. It's supposed to look like stubble) and up to 3" on the top without a fade. In order to maintain my military appearance I get my haircut at least once a week but I try and get it every 4 days.

22 years ago before I was old enough to sign, the recruiters in HS had me talked into joining, but dad wouldn't sign for me. While I was waiting to turn 18 I met who became my wife and changed the whole course I had originally planned. I've always looked back and wondered how life would've turned out had I been able to join, but I have no regrets. When admiring someone's tattoo not long ago a co-worker, who knows of my admiration for the Corps, stated I should get the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. I replied there's no way I could wear that because I haven't earned it, as you have. I'm rambling, but thanks for your service.

[illicit]

Justin Hancock, on Apr 25 2006, 23:35, said:

I used to go 1 all around and trust me, that was short. Almost bald.

Yeah, I have done that before.

[jwoair23]

I have a similar haircut, and I don't think of it at all as "copying" the marine's or any other service. It is a style, a look, not a symbol of the Marine's. If he was trying to get a tattoo representing them, that I might understand. But unless he gets the haircut, and goes around wearing a Marine's shirt all the time, I really don't see anything wrong with it, and I think gadean is being too uptight about it. He respects what you do immensely, as do I, but he is not trying to copy or even imitate you, nor am I.

[mattmatik]

That's ridiculous. You might as well say that a white guy can never shave their head because it represents the lifestyle of a klansman. Nevermind the fact that some people like to shave their head because they hate dealing with their hair on a daily basis.

Anyway, in high school when I had that style haircut I used a 3 on top and 1 on the sides or I just used a 0 all over. In basketball, long hair can get annoying big time plus I liked not having to worry about it in the morning. Now I go for a 6 on top and 2 on the sides so I can style the top a bit.

[t_bonerman02]

think of it this way then: skinheads... haircut of choice is the H&T; military... haircut of choice is the H&T

the next comment works both ways...
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, it must be a duck.
people see the H&T and immediately think one or the other, and either way, the combination of those two groups of people is disgusting

to gadean:
yeah, my dad is a 59 radar instructor. you must really be gung ho if you had a blast in the stumps lol

[Ayepecks]

Honestly, I don't think I've ever percieved someone who has H&T that way. I think you're digging too deep for that. I thank the military for all their services, but it's just a haircut... why can't other people have it? That's all I'm saying.

[curme]

That Marine kid is hilarious! "Don't use my haircut! I'm special!"

When I wore a high and tight, I had skin on the sides and a one, two, or theee on top, depending on my mood.

[shockz]

gadean, on Apr 25 2006, 23:07, said:

It's an insult to us to see a nasty civilian

Are you kidding me? Wow.

[C*Dog]

gadean, on Apr 25 2006, 22:07, said:

As a US Marine I get angry when I see civilians with a military regulation haircut. Our way of living shouldn't be a fashion statement. Especially for those who have no idea what we go through on a day to day basis. It's an insult to us to see a nasty civilian walking around immitating something they are not. (and yes, just about any good Marine can point you out a mile away)
However, if you must know, it's 0 on the sides (not bare skin as someone previously mentioned. It's supposed to look like stubble) and up to 3" on the top without a fade. In order to maintain my military appearance I get my haircut at least once a week but I try and get it every 4 days.

Sir, who, if your truely are a Marine, do you represent?

Sir, who do you defend with your life?

There are men in this country who can not be Marines or any Armed forces.

You Sir, are way out of line!

Not only does your attitude show disrespect for the American people (nasty civilian) much more so to the Marine Corps.