[quote]Iran has banned the mullet after producing a catalogue of un-Islamic hairstyles that deviate from the government-approved short back and sides.
Ponytails, elaborate spikes, quiffs and floppy fringes are also deemed to be "decadent Western cuts" by the nation's culture ministry.
A dab of gel, however, is ok and a beard is not a compulsory symbol of religious devotion.
The catalogue of looks approved by supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is due to be launched at a Modesty and Veil Festival in the Islamic republic later this month.
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Jaleh Khodayar, the festival's organiser, said: "The proposed styles are inspired by Iranians' complexion, culture, religion and Islamic law.
"We are happy that the Islamic republic of Iran's government has backed us in designing these styles."
Hardliners have taken aim at haircuts before - those copying styles such as footballer Chris Waddle's 80s mullet risked being hauled off to police stations for forced cuts.
Serial offenders face large fines and some barbers' shops have been shut down.
Iranian police carry out regular morality crackdowns which are often stepped up in summer months when people wear less clothing.
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I believe Iran is 3 decades late with US trends. Sorry for the picture
This mightve been done in spite due to UN intervention of that woman getting stoned.
[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;23231084]This mightve been done in spite due to UN intervention of that woman getting stoned.[/QUOTE]
Banning mullets? Really?
Baby steps, Iran, but you're getting there.
durka durka mullet jihad
And suddenly Iran has become more advanced than the entire southern half of the US.
Wow islam you did something good, i'm almost proud over you.
Sweet Lincoln's Mullet!
Out of all of Iran's fascist moves, I actually agree w/this one.
[QUOTE=Faunz;23231137]Banning mullets? Really?[/QUOTE]
Because the US loves mullets. see the south.
Does this mean they can't watch Macgyver?
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One step forward and two steps back, I think.
Glad to see Iran is being extremely progressive when it comes to personal freedom
[quote]The proposed styles are inspired by Iranians' complexion, culture, religion and Islamic law.[/quote]
I like how facepunch supports a theocratic rule when they agree with it
fuck, macgyver can't go to iran now
I'm getting scared of this religious fascism. I don't care whether mullets are a crime against fashion or not, it's what the mullet ban represents; enforcement of religious authority on the lives of normal people. Sure this fascism's been going on for centuries, but it should've stopped long ago, at the turn of the millennium at the VERY LATEST.
I just hope some new cult pops up in the Middle East one day, a faith of a less constricting and oppressive nature that gently dissolves the foundations of the iron-fisted faith that currently holds dominion over the region, or at least "takes care" of the ones responsible for keeping such a strong religious grip over the East for so long. One can only imagine, though.
But hey, at least they banned death by stoning. Medieval punishments have no place in this world anymore.
Except for dubiously erotic purposes. :ninja:
[QUOTE=Zeke129;23231450]
I like how facepunch supports a theocratic rule when they agree with it[/QUOTE]That manga thread isn't any different.
i honestly hope the people in this thread supporting the bans of mullets were joking
They banned mullets along with every other hair style they perceive as being western in nature. Iran basically has a list of haircuts you can choose from or face the consequences. Iran is fucked up.
[QUOTE]government-approved short back and sides.[/QUOTE]
This is fascism out of control!
:v:
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[b]"I don't like this."[/b]
[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;23231304]Because the US loves mullets. see the south.[/QUOTE]
You apparently haven't.
I haven't seen a mullet in years... The Mullet was a 90's thing, just like Bell Bottom pants was a 70's thing.. you rarely see those anymore either
Banning a haircut seems like such a dumb idea.
Kids in UK have mullets, at least the ones where I live do. Looks dumb as hell.
The decision sparked riots in Iran's only trailer park.
[QUOTE=spekter;23233712]Kids in UK have mullets, at least the ones where I live do. Looks dumb as hell.[/QUOTE]
Don't dis the mullet!
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Haha, this is just ridiculous.
What a bunch of idiots.
[QUOTE=GunFox;23231608]They banned mullets along with every other hair style they perceive as being western in nature. Iran basically has a list of haircuts you can choose from or face the consequences. Iran is fucked up.[/QUOTE]
So is Israel.
Just pointing that out for you.
I wasn't aware ANY Arabs had mullets...
[QUOTE=CommieTurtle;23234899]I wasn't aware ANY Arabs had mullets...[/QUOTE]
Arabs? What I don't even...
[QUOTE=Sickle;23234811]So is Israel.
Just pointing that out for you.[/QUOTE]
What? Absolutly not.
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