Do People Stereotype You Because You Are Bald?

[The Curse of Dolkite]

More and more, people have become empathetic to those of different races, genders, sexualities, religions, etc. Baldness is the final thing they can make fun of with impunity. They insult our intelligence by saying that anyone who cares how you look isn't worth your time while they watch what they eat, work out even if they don't feel like it, and spend money on beauty/grooming and/or clothes.

I worry about being stereotyped. I am losing weight and getting in better shape, but I resent that at 6'3", I will always be a big bald guy. I want to attract an educated woman, not someone into wrestlers or B-movie action stars, yet every article tells me I should like being bald because it means I'll look like a badass.

Do people stereotype you because you are bald?

 

[sunchyme1]

lol at being the big bald guy at 6'3

try being the short f*****g loser bald guy at 5'7

thats a real f*****g problem mate

 

[Rudiger]

No, because I'm not (yet). But if it happens, I'll be happy I can still get any woman, dumb f*** or not.

 

[rclark]

lol at being the big bald guy at 6'3

try being the short f*****g loser bald guy at 5'7

thats a real f*****g problem mate

Wait, how tall are you? Without the afro?

It adds at least one foot on you!

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

lol at being the big bald guy at 6'3

try being the short f*****g loser bald guy at 5'7

thats a real f*****g problem mate

That assumes that you like the idea of fitting the stereotype of the big bald guy.

 

[Rudiger]

That assumes that you like the idea of fitting the stereotype of the big bald guy.

I don't think you get it, at least height means you're compensating one negative aesthetic (hair) with a positive aesthetic (height) in fact height is no doubt the best compensation for baldness, by far.

The only reason a woman could tolerate baldness is any form is if he's somewhat masculine and macho, height does everything for that. Without masculinity, and being bald, you practically need to have unreal Chad 9.9/10 features to pull off being a non-masculine bald guy.

 

[sunchyme1]

Wait, how tall are you? Without the afro?

It adds at least one foot on you!

just under 5'11

its a nice height, but i need my hair

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

But that still assumes that you WANT to fit the stereotype of the big tough "badass" guy. I resent the assumption that my baldness is no big deal because I can just shave my head and work out and adopt some stupid image (e.g., biker, bouncer) that doesn't fit my personality or background.

 

[Rudiger]

But that still assumes that you WANT to fit the stereotype of the big tough "badass" guy. I resent the assumption that my baldness is no big deal because I can just shave my head and work out and adopt some stupid image (e.g., biker, bouncer) that doesn't fit my personality or background.

I'm not saying it's no big deal, it's a big deal for everyone. But if you can still suitably attract females after baldness then that's the most important thing (unless you don't mind an eternity of inceldom and general constant loneliness without a progressive life).

I wouldn't get too exhausted over "types" of females liking macho bald guys either. If you're looking for intelligent types, you'll eventually get one who likes your look, it's staying in the game that matters.

Hell I wouldn't be surprised if instead of slutty types, your main target market being repressed studious type girls wanting to be thrown around by a big bald guy.

 

[Dontwannabeabetabob]

I feel like a f*****g midget when I read all your guys height on here. f*** maybe I should join the circus or some sh*t

 

[rclark]

just under 5'11

its a nice height, but i need my hair

Damn, that is a good height.

The average height for a guy is five foot eight. That's average.

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

What makes it hard is that I'm supposed to act like I LIKE being bald and that I think being a big bald guy is a good look, whereas I think it looks stupid and can't think of any guys that look good that way.

 

[shookwun]

Height and size is the only way to negate people from speaking there mind.

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

I don't understand what you're saying...that if I'm a big bald guy, that will at least intimidate people from making rude remarks?

 

[Stanx22]

I don't understand what you're saying...that if I'm a big bald guy, that will at least intimidate people from making rude remarks?

Still a lot better than looking like a bald 12 years old.

 

[shookwun]

Still a lot better than looking like a bald 12 years old.

you mirin those brooding DHT beasts?

 

[Stanx22]

you mirin those brooding DHT beasts?

If i was 6'3, i wouldn't even be on this forum. But the combination of manletism and hair loss mixed together is a death sentence.

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

Yeah, but you can come up with those ideas forever. I might as well say, "You should be glad your hair loss is from genetics and not from cancer. You should be glad 'hair loss' is your big problem while there are people missing limbs out there, etc."

The point of my thread was that when a guy loses his hair, the standard advice is for him to adopt a silly "badass" look. "It's no big deal, because there are movie stars like Vin Diesel and The Rock." Right. Guys who play cartoonish action hero roles. That's what you're supposed to model yourself after. I even read one website that advised bald men to start wearing more black clothing or Army surplus stuff, and to consider getting tats.

 

[OldnBald]

Straight up bring bald or thinning badly sucks. I don't care what your height.

I do know what these midgets are saying, that being tall is better than they're genetic fate. I mean I'm 5'10 on the button n thin headed, n it's no bargain, but women laugh at 5'7 baldies, n under that, forget about it, lucky if they can come up for air. I have been there when it's happened, many times. I suppose being 5'10 puts me just out of range to be privy to the pointng n laughing without making me feel like I'm part of the joke as well. And most of these women were 5-5'4 tall!

I do agree, the thought that you should look like bam bam bigalow is ridiculous. Everyone thinks you're big, so you should be a man n suck it up n stop caring about hair loss. To say that's absurd would be a complete understatement n make no sense. As if being tall has some sort of correlation to not having sensitive feelings over, anything.

It's sh*t man. You do have it better merely from a physical standpoint, height wise, but are good looking? Does your head shape go with a bald head? Facial features go with it as well? So much more than just height.

 

[The Curse of Dolkite]

You DEFINITELY get the whole "be a man, suck it up, who cares what you look like" shtick, probably worse when you're a big guy. What bothers me is being stuck with the stereotype. I suppose being seen as a badass or a football player or a cop is better than being some bald guy everyone laughs at, but it's still not who I really am.

I'm not bad-looking, but I am pretty overweight (262 this morning, at 6'3") so I have avoided dating. I figure women might turn me down now that would say yes if I were 60 lbs slimmer.