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If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Still, if someone says something mean to you, don't shoot them 16 times in the legs and back.*
A man with a mohawk walked in to Nick's Liquor Store on the 8100 block of South Halsted last night, and other customers were not into his choice of 'do. Apparently four men in the store were hassling the shooter.
The gunman had a mohawk haircut with "something goofy" shaved on the size of his head. After being teased, he returned with a "big gun," according to Calumet Area police.
He opened fire on the store, shooting the four men, all of whom survived the attack. The gunman then fled in a silver SUV.
We subscribe to the theory that mohawks are like mustaches--when worn well, undeniably exquisite. When done badly, which is what usually happens, the look can range from Meh, Not For Me to Oh My Lord, Your Head Looks Like An Alien Abortion. Good mohawks: Mr. T (pictured), Maddox Jolie Pitt, De Niro's mohawk in Taxi Driver, when you're a baby and your mom gives you a mohawk in the bathtub. Bad mohawks: Patriotic mohawk, fauxhawks, and most other attempts. [S-T, Trib.]
*The Sun-Times says "ankles, legs and back." Don't ankles count as part of your legs, though? Thigh, knee, calf, ankle = leg. Yes? Anyone?
Mr. T photo via Straight Up Search
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As someone who sported all sorts of weird haircuts and clothing styles in the 80's and having dated someone with a Mohawk during that era ... all I have to say is 'if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen'.
If you have a funny haircut, people will make fun of it. Get over it.
Don't get me wrong, I like funny haircuts, and support the right of anyone to dress like a freak (and actually believe it should be encouraged ... I'd prefer to live in a world where people dress in odd an creative ways), but if you do so, you have to have enough sense that you might get a comment or two on your decision.
clearly, this guy had issues that ran a little deeper than being offended by some teasing. but yes, i agree that people who have mohawks should expect comments from others
Yes, I like living in a world where people can be free to express themselves in whatever way they want to.
But I have to take issue with your statement about 'good mohawks' versus 'bad mohawks'.
imho, there really are no 'good' mohawks. I think that Jolie's kid looked idiotic with that mohawk, btw.
When my son was in 2nd grade he wanted to get his ear pierced. He also wore his hair long and I supported his individualism...but he did get teased an awful lot. I agree with vit, I used to tell him the same thing: you choose to be different from the mainstream, so you have to accept the fact that there are going to be people who will tease.
(Looking back, it's just amazing how cruel young children can be.)
I'm not so sure that individuality and sensitivity are the elephants in the living room for this issue.
80th and Halsted is a very, very violent neighborhood. If 1 guy, 4 guys or 10 guys standing around a liquor store there want to tease someone, they should prolly make sure they are sober, armed and quick on the draw.
clearly, this guy had issues that ran a little deeper than being offended by some teasing.
I suppose that should go without saying. Anyone who shoots people over being teased for a haircut clearly has some larger mental/social pathology that needs addressed.