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Browsing the Guardian website (accidentally, honest), I came across this interesting debate.
Read and ponder.
Q)Why is a mullet hairstyle called a mullet?
Emily Fern, Hull UK
Mullett websites generally credit the coining of this phrase to Mike D of the Beastie Boys. This came from the song 'Mullet Head' on 1994's 'Ill Communication' album, which described the haircut and its wearers.
Jon Kay, London
The hairstyle was first worn by French fashion guru Henri Mollet in the early seventies. The "Mollet" did not see much light apart from in the french underground dance scene, until it was ressurected by popular television personalities such as Pat Sharp, the word having been anglicised by this point to "Mullet".
Gary Badger, Scarborough, England
There are mullet websites? Do these people have nothing better to do with their lives?
Simon Koppel, London
I'd swear the word "Mullet" was in use way before 1994...
Ebenezer, London, UK
Because it looks like you have a dead fish on your head?
Janet Edwards, London, England
It comes from the word "mullethead." meaning dim-witted, which originated in the late 19th century.
j666, san francisco usa
Mr Badger,
Please do not confuse our non-British friends by attributing the words 'popular' and 'personality' to Pat Sharp.
Joel Bradley, London England
I suppose we should put our heads together and mullet over...
Caragh Little, Portrush, Northern Ireland
Legend has it the fishmongers of Iceland cultivated the hair style to keep their necks warm and dry against the North Atlantic spray. Alternatively, the Mullet has its origin in the ancient Palaces and Universities of Poland. Mullet is actually a compound word combining the words "mull" to ponder, and "et" a Polish suffix meaning eternally. Thus the Mullet gets its name from those who were forever engaged in intellectual processes.
Richard Benjamin, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Other names are slightly more self-explanatory: the hairstyle is also known as the "Kentucky Waterfall" or the "Mississippi Top Hat" in parts of the US, and the "Bouncing Cobra" in parts of West Wales. In Germany it is known as the "Vokuhila" (vorne kurz, hinten lang= short at front, long at back).
Anna, Cardiff
I don't profess to know the answer to the great why? of the mullet, but for those seeking further enlightenment I offer the following resource; http://www.mullet.co.uk
Michael, Liverpool UK
Mullet is the heraldic term for a five-pointed star. Does that help?
Alan Mills, Alne UK
My American friends call this haircut a BIFRIB - Business In Front, Rockin' In Back.
Vicky Walker, London England
Very popular in various parts of the USA but mainly in the South. Has been nicknamed "Tennessee Top Hat" and "Kentucky Waterfall".
Steve Bonner, Austin, Texas USA
I believe Paul Newman refers to Mullet Heads in the film "Cool Hand Luke", made in 1967.
Chris Quinn, Widnes UK
Read and ponder.
Q)Why is a mullet hairstyle called a mullet?
Emily Fern, Hull UK
Mullett websites generally credit the coining of this phrase to Mike D of the Beastie Boys. This came from the song 'Mullet Head' on 1994's 'Ill Communication' album, which described the haircut and its wearers.
Jon Kay, London
The hairstyle was first worn by French fashion guru Henri Mollet in the early seventies. The "Mollet" did not see much light apart from in the french underground dance scene, until it was ressurected by popular television personalities such as Pat Sharp, the word having been anglicised by this point to "Mullet".
Gary Badger, Scarborough, England
There are mullet websites? Do these people have nothing better to do with their lives?
Simon Koppel, London
I'd swear the word "Mullet" was in use way before 1994...
Ebenezer, London, UK
Because it looks like you have a dead fish on your head?
Janet Edwards, London, England
It comes from the word "mullethead." meaning dim-witted, which originated in the late 19th century.
j666, san francisco usa
Mr Badger,
Please do not confuse our non-British friends by attributing the words 'popular' and 'personality' to Pat Sharp.
Joel Bradley, London England
I suppose we should put our heads together and mullet over...
Caragh Little, Portrush, Northern Ireland
Legend has it the fishmongers of Iceland cultivated the hair style to keep their necks warm and dry against the North Atlantic spray. Alternatively, the Mullet has its origin in the ancient Palaces and Universities of Poland. Mullet is actually a compound word combining the words "mull" to ponder, and "et" a Polish suffix meaning eternally. Thus the Mullet gets its name from those who were forever engaged in intellectual processes.
Richard Benjamin, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Other names are slightly more self-explanatory: the hairstyle is also known as the "Kentucky Waterfall" or the "Mississippi Top Hat" in parts of the US, and the "Bouncing Cobra" in parts of West Wales. In Germany it is known as the "Vokuhila" (vorne kurz, hinten lang= short at front, long at back).
Anna, Cardiff
I don't profess to know the answer to the great why? of the mullet, but for those seeking further enlightenment I offer the following resource; http://www.mullet.co.uk
Michael, Liverpool UK
Mullet is the heraldic term for a five-pointed star. Does that help?
Alan Mills, Alne UK
My American friends call this haircut a BIFRIB - Business In Front, Rockin' In Back.
Vicky Walker, London England
Very popular in various parts of the USA but mainly in the South. Has been nicknamed "Tennessee Top Hat" and "Kentucky Waterfall".
Steve Bonner, Austin, Texas USA
I believe Paul Newman refers to Mullet Heads in the film "Cool Hand Luke", made in 1967.
Chris Quinn, Widnes UK
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Doc ithought you were better than that.........
I didn't lie, I just ommitted certain truths....
I didn't lie, I just ommitted certain truths....
LoL, very amusing!
[They are going for guns. Bean is intent on looking hard. Di Nero is being smug. Reno is, as always, being moody]
[They are going for guns. Bean is intent on looking hard. Di Nero is being smug. Reno is, as always, being moody]
"I suppose we should put our heads together and mullet over..."
Caragh Little, Portrush, Northern Ireland
LOL!!!
Very good. :D
Caragh Little, Portrush, Northern Ireland
LOL!!!
Very good. :D
Goatboy wrote:
> Why the constant and usually mis-spelt sentence at the bottom of your
> posts?
Is that cool with you kids today?
He just does it to get his word count up. Cheap.
> Why the constant and usually mis-spelt sentence at the bottom of your
> posts?
Is that cool with you kids today?
He just does it to get his word count up. Cheap.
i have that bestie boy album :)
but luckly i don't have a mullet. there's a guy that goes down my local pub who has a mullet it looks stupid LOL
so 1980's you find mainly red necked americans have em. something to do with in-breadiung i think
but luckly i don't have a mullet. there's a guy that goes down my local pub who has a mullet it looks stupid LOL
so 1980's you find mainly red necked americans have em. something to do with in-breadiung i think
I got an orange for Christmas...and damn nice it was too. I got a chocolate one, as well.
Meh
We got an orange for christmas and we were grateful.
We got an orange for christmas and we were grateful.
Look Grandad, just because you come from an age with proper grammer and heritage, don't take it out on us self-less cultureless fools....
;)
;)
The mullet is the best hair style in the world !! :D
Why the constant and usually mis-spelt sentence at the bottom of your posts?
Is that cool with you kids today?
Is that cool with you kids today?
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