Having previously taken on such dire threats to Western Civilization as “fat girls,” “manginas,” and “rape tourettes,” the pickup-artists-cum-worldly-philosophers over at Roosh Valizadeh’s Return of Kings blog have decided to take on an even more insidious danger: Women — sorry, girls — with short hair.
In an alarming expose, guest blogger Tuthmosis reveals the shocking tuth, er, truth:
No woman in all of human history has ever looked better with short hair than she would with a head full of healthy locks.
So why are so many women choosing to cut off the long hair that men so universally admire (allegedly)? Tuthmosis has a few theories. One is that other women are convincing them to do it so that they can have all the short-hair-hating men to themselves. Yep. It’s hair sabatoge!
Women are quick to encourage other women to cut their hair by telling them how “cute” it is. While I’m no scientist, I’m convinced this is some deep, genetic programming at work, one that forces women—who compete with one another on a physical level on a daily basis—to encourage any behavior that might eliminate competitors in the dating pool.
And straight men contribute to this sorry state of affairs, too. Well, “cowardly and deluded men” anyway, according to Tuthy — though why exactly being “cowardly and deluded” would cause men to encourage women to cut their hair is never quite explained.
Tuthy also blames gay men, who apparently have the power to sway the minds of women en masse.
The plaudits a Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, or Anne Hathaway receive when they cut their hair off—from people who have no business commenting on the attractiveness of women, like gay men—creates a copycat cycle that increases the trend geometrically.
So what exactly is the problem with short hair? Don’t get Tuthy started on that!
Seriously, don’t get him started, because what he says makes no fucking sense.
The truth of the matter is that long hair’s almost universally attractive to men, when they’re actually speaking honestly (without trying to appease women in the room). Furthermore, it’s a symbol of youth, femininity, and health. Why can’t old women grow long hair? Because it’s an ephemeral trait of your fertile years.
Women instinctively know this, which is why every American girl who cuts, and keeps, her hair short often does it for ulterior reasons. Short hair is a political statement.
A political statement of what? A political statement that she won’t put up with assholes like you?
And, invariably, a girl who has gone through with a short cut—and is pleased with the changes in her reception—is damaged in some significant way. Short hair is a near-guarantee that a girl will be more abrasive, more masculine, and more deranged.
Ah, ok. So it does mean that she won’t put up with assholes like you.
I’d developed that belief on years of platonic interactions alone. The bitchiest work colleagues, the most difficult cashier, the most confrontational, aggressive cunts in bars have all shared one trait—short-ass hair.
Yep, it definitely means that.
Tuthy then relates the horrors he faced during his own brief experiences dating women with short hair.
One had rape fantasies and used four-letter words! (These are your complaints? The guy who runs the blog you’re posting on is an actual admitted rapist, and you yourself just used the word “cunt.”)
Another used racial slurs and later got an unflattering “soccer mom” haircut! (Racial slurs? I mean, that’s a dealbreaker for me, but you’re writing for a blog that’s crawling with out-and-proud racists. Aren’t racial slurs right up your alley?)
Yet another jerked him off while texting! (You’re not going to at least give her credit for her manual dexterity?)
He concludes with this:
Not only is short-hair unattractive, it’s one of the biggest signals a man can get that a woman is damaged beyond repair.
In other words, short hair on women appears to repel a certain kind of asshole. Make use of that information as you wish.
EDITED TO ADD: Oh dear. Apparently Tuthy’s dumb post was so dumb and offensive it managed to “go viral”” and generate a ton of hate-traffic for Return of Kings. Roosh, naturally, has decided to try to fan the flames with a “publisher’s note” reiterating Tuthy’s, er, “argument” and helpfully revealing to his new readers what a shithead he is.
Here are some quotes, along with some photos to remind us just who it is who is lecturing women about their hairstyles.
Sadly, the women who are blasting us right now with vulgar speech and masculine manner are treading the line of self-mutilation with their pixie cuts. If you know a girl who has voluntarily chopped off such a reliable indicator of female beauty and fertility, nothing short of an intervention with all family and friends is necessary to force the victim to grow her hair back out.
I part now with a message of hope. Women: unless you have a smushed pig face, your attractiveness increases at least 6% for every inch your hair passes your shoulders. Don’t listen to people who are trying to sabotage your beauty by encouraging you to adopt a lesbian haircut.
We are the only ones who will be brutally honest with you. We are not shy to state where objective female beauty comes from, unlike the saboteurs in your life who are just trying to make it harder for you to find a good husband.
And for those of you especially sick women who think that you are going to punish us by cutting your hair, you’re only punishing yourself. Being lonely and having to settle for a brood of cats is not a good life for a woman, but that’s what will happen if you keep your hair short.
OK, then, D.E. We’ll just talk about your unsupported assertions (emphasis on that first syllable) as to what women find attractive.
@ Lili Fugit
Yeah, I’m kind of wondering if the secret to his loathing for modern American culture is that he came here via time machine.
Yeah, dude, you’re no scientist. You should have stopped there, because your “deep, genetic programming” theory is hogwash. Genes do not determine fashion and hairstyle choices — much less by way of “competitive” peer pressure, you ass.
Ah, the classic “let’s take this over to my place” maneuver.
Before this nonsense goes any further – DE, here are the problems.
1. If you spout off Islamophobic crap on the internet, and then comment on a social justice focused blog, and people notice, they are going to call you out about it. Don’t like it? Well, maybe you should have thought about that before putting the counter up.
2. In this specific case, the fact that you seem to have some issues with Muslims is going to make people wonder if you’re criticizing Roosh because he’s a sexist dumbass (which is fair enough), or just because he’s ethically Middle Eastern and your Islamophobia is bleeding over onto someone who may not even be Muslim but hey, he looks Middle Eastern, so…
More interesting than DE: look at this top! I might have to do a detour to buy this tonight.
http://www.mysize.com.au/mysize/emme-plumberry-printed-shift.html
D.E., basically what you did was gender stereotype by saying most women prefer short hair, clean cut guys.
Well, different individuals regardless of gender have different taste. You might not like Chinese food, but I do. So you cannot say because I like Chinese food that most male Latino anarchist like Chinese food even if you meet another male Latino anarchist who eats Chinese food…I have my taste, and you have yours.
We are all individuals with different taste. To say that most women like this or that or the other thing is just putting people in a box. It does not regard their individuality.
I don’t disagree with DE’s point either, but I did click on that counter.
When a site is headed ‘ the politically incorrect truth about Islam’, I start getting itchy. That link leads to some serious Islamophobia.
Also, that counter is right above a nice link to a Catholic Blogging site. So religion is good as long as it’s my religion. Now that IS ironic!
Wait, wut? Am I supposed to be punching out random women on the train now?
Kitteh, that’s an awesome top! =D It looks real comfy, too.
As soon as I hear “politically incorrect”, my hackles come up. Maybe because I’ve all too often seen that phrase associated with rampant bigotry.
Kittehs: that top is great, I hope you get it.
Looks like Secret Lentil is coming out with a new batch of stuff soon.
Alright, I do disagree with DE’s point, but I kind of got what he meant (in the end.)
I also reckon Cassandra is spot on, it’s not the Misogyny, it’s Roosh’s ethnicity that irks.
@kitteh, lovely, I think I’ll join you in the online window shopping, I need new gym gear.
Didn’t even think of that but you’re sounding uncomfortably…right.
When I hear “political correctness” or any variation of the term I immediately start thinking about an anti-feminist atheist logical positivist white dudebro who thinks that he’s oppressed because some people don’t like hearing him call women c*nts.
Yup. And ripping their hair out at the roots, too, so they can’t steal your man. The hussies.
Speaking of fashion, for some reason open-side shirts, u-neck shirts, and oversized sweaters have caught my eye recently.
One of the reasons I refuse to call myself an atheist anymore is because of the absolute bullshit that is now associated with it. I used to be die-hard in calling out anyone who gave a hint of any spiritual belief. I used to hate Muslims, Christian, Hindus, Buddhists and Jews…and whoever with impunity…I would stereotype them all without looking at the human being who held those beliefs and thought it was my job to to crush their belief no matter what. Not realizing that my own beliefs were not anymore substantiated than theirs.
I am so lucky I awoke and saw I am just as full of bullshit just like any other person.
Woah did not see that on D.E.’s blog….sorry guys. I was only referencing one comment he made.
I don’t call myself an atheist anymore, either. I instead just call myself an ignostic (or theological noncognitivist), which is not only a more accurate label for my beliefs on god(s) but it’s also devoid of the terrible associations with the term atheist. Hell, I don’t even really care about criticizing religions anymore – just certain religious beliefs and practices I find morally problematic.
I call myself an atheist IRL all the time, but not on the internet. For whatever reason the percentage of Asshole Atheists in meatspace seems to be much lower than on the internet.
Back to his dumb theory – imagine if you will if the thing about women wanting other women to have short hair because we’re competing for men was true. Picture the hordes of SPINSTERS walking around with scissors, giving random young women bad haircuts and then going “mwah hah hah” in a dramatic manner.
I agree with Kittehserf. I do not find myself that interesting.
I might agree with others here on most issues, but Mideast politics many not be one of them. I’m OK with that.
My views are considered “left-wing/progressive/whatever” on some issues and “right-wing/conservative/whatever” on others. But, to be clear here, I do not have a problem with Muslims. I understand that some people might think I do. I’m OK with that.
Some people may be offended my views on Mideast politics, and some people may be offended by me saying that (as an example) I think gay people should be legally allowed to adopt children. I’m OK with that, too.
I do not know the ethnic heritage or religious beliefs of Roosh or the person who actually wrote that thing. I commented on what the writer said about hair and Roosh’s head hair and facial hair. Ethnicity and religion had nothing to do with it.
@Robert Ramirez, glad that you feel like you’ve made a good change. I don’t think there is anything wrong with being an atheist, I just think it’s the being mean on the internet that is the real problem.
In general, I’m really glad that the whole fanatical atheism thing seems to be calming down. I’m agnostic, always have been. Got kind of sick of being told by atheists I hadn’t thought about it or was sitting on the fence, both are not true.
And wow, that Dawkins is a prize, huh?
I know I’ve posted it before, but Mike Booth is fantastic. This ones for you Robert and you Kitteh, I know how much you love that cheeky chap. (Weirdly, Dawkins seems to have a lot in common with D.E.Cantor.)
http://youtu.be/R_t4Pksq7BI
To tell the truth…I really have to thank you guys for helping me be more accepting of people with different beliefs than my own. There have been plenty of times on this blog when I just wanted the Dawkins in me to rage out.
And I have truthfully have been having a crisis in belief, while I still do not believe in gods, I am kinda changing my mind about the richness of having a spiritual life.
And for you guys who are Islamicphobic, just listen to Malala Yousafzai for a minute and you know that you have nothing to fear, she speaks has a Muslim, as a female and as wisely as a child and she does so strongly, she has more strength and courage in her than any terrorist…so do not fear.