Olympic Hair Who Cares Rant

[hilary1617]

Okay, one of the neighborhood kids is at Sochi. He worked hard to get there. He's an awesome kid, kind-hearted, humble, fun, who just graduated from high school last May. He got a bronze on the U.S. ice team and that's amazing. BUT, he wears a pony tail. So that's all the commentators are talking about - not his accomplishments. Plus there are just lots of mean comments out there about his looks. Geez, Why are people so focused on appearances? Sigh.

Here's a picture of him with my friend's daughter at her skate recital, doing what he normally does, which is being a normal kid who happens to love to skate.

End of rant.

 

[JackieOnLine]

that's a damn shame - he looks like a really good kid. what's wrong with a pony tail?

 

[Taterweight]

I just saw him last night! He was amazing! I hope he tries again in 4 yrs, that boy has talent!

 

[brooklyngirl]

What's the big deal about a ponytail? I don't get it.
But anyways, what event(s) did he compete in?

 

[ProteinSnob]

Amen.

 

[cajungirl]

I think he's adorable and looks good with the long hair. Not all guys can do that IMO but he does.

I don't get why his hair length matters at all. He's definite got athletic talent to even get to the Olympics. Congrats on his hard work to get there and complete well.

 

[newanatomy]

The morons are just trying to get someone to read their trash. It's tragic. There's no such thing as news anymore, just fabricated drama. Makes me ill.

 

[DianaCox]

My husband has a ponytail now. Should I be worried? If so, about what?

 

[hilary1617]

All, thanks for being the amazing folks you are and understanding my frustration.

I like his ponytail - it's a reflection of his individuality, but even if I didn't like it, who cares what he looks like? He's a good kid and hard-working athlete and that's what counts. I just get frustrated that the media is so focused on appearances and there's so much teasing/taunting about his looks. No different to me than them focusing on celebrities' physiques in a way, but he doesn't have thick skin yet. He's a sweetheart and some of the comments out there are pretty hurtful.

@brooklyngirl , his name is Jason Brown. He's in men's figure skating.

 

[brooklyngirl]

Did he already compete? I've been watching the figure skating but mainly on the nighttime highlight thing and maybe I missed it.

 

[Munchkin]

Why are people so tied up to hair? He looks just fine and he got a medal and they didn't.

Raspberry to 'em!

 

[Jbandmmomma]

I like his smile, congrats to a local guy living his dream!

 

[hilary1617]

He'll be competing again Friday morning. Fingers crossed!