Iran Bans Mullets

[3113]

From here.

In an attempt to rid the country of "decadent Western cuts", Iran's culture ministry has produced a catalogue of haircuts that meet government approval. The list of banned styles includes ponytails, mullets and elaborate spikes. However, quiffs appear to be acceptable, as are fashioning one's hair in the style of Simon Cowell or cultivating a 1980s-style floppy fringe.

Most of the models are clean-shaven although one picture features a man with a goatee beard, previously frowned upon by Iran's conservative clerics. Using hair gel is also within the law, albeit in modest quantities.

The "journal of Iranian hairstyles approved by the ministry of [culture and Islamic] guidance" was previewed at a government-approved hairdressing show in Tehran. The pictures were reminiscent of those gracing barber shop windows across Britain. "The proposed styles are inspired by Iranians' complexion, culture and religion, and Islamic law," said Jaleh Khodayar, who is in charge of a Modesty and Veil Festival later this month at which the guide will be promoted. "We are happy that the Islamic republic of Iran's government has backed us in designing these hairstyles."

See! We can find some common ground with Iran! Down with decadent western hairstyles!

 

[mynameisben]

From here.

See! We can find some common ground with Iran! Down with decadent western hairstyles!

I'm good with that. I just hope they don't ban the landing strip next. I think it's so cute.

 

[Neast19]

If only western countries thought outside the box like this! Ban skinheads in the UK imo.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

If only western countries thought outside the box like this! Ban skinheads in the UK imo.

There are plenty of head shavers in the world that aren't skinheads. I am one of them at the moment.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Any human who still has hair should be allowed to do any thing with it they want. If God really hates your haircut, He'll probably strike you bald. If He hasn't, you're cool.

 

[rgraham666]

I sincerely doubt it says anything in the Q'uran about mullets. I think someone's throwing theiir weight around and calling it God's Will. An Iranian Fred Phelps.

 

[3113]

I sincerely doubt it says anything in the Q'uran about mullets.

I beg to differ, Rob. In fact, every holy text from the Old Testament to Scientology forbids mullets. They're not only unnatural, but not pleasing to the Lord!

 

[Liar]

There are plenty of head shavers in the world that aren't skinheads. I am one of them at the moment.

There are also plenty of skinheads that aren't racist white power thugs.

 

[jomar]

You'd think they'd ban "quiffs" just because it sounds salacious.

 

[Xelebes]

Modesty & Veil Festival? Is that like a Ren Faire?

 

[Tio_Narratore]

TENNESSEE
BANS
MULLAHS!​

Considered 'reasonable reposnse' to Iranian assault on State's culture.