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Does Kim Jong Un's new haircut reflect attitude?
abc News 8 Idaho Falls ^ | 2-19-2015 | Alanne Orjoux CNN

Posted on 02/19/2015 2:08:56 PM PST by Citizen Zed

An updated 'do can "hair-ald" a new phase in your life, signifying a fresh start.

And maybe that's what the reclusive leader of North Korea was going for when he modified his almost boyish over-the-top-flop to a higher, angular, more severe cut. The look first debuted at his New Year's address in January.

After all, Kim Jong Un -- following in the footsteps of his father, Kim Jong Il, dear leader and eternal chief of the Workers' Party of Korea -- is cracking down.

Kim's new image got attention on social media, with some asking -- tongue in cheek -- if the new hairstyle was a nod to his father and grandfather.

"Kim Jong Un has an amazing new haircut. We have many, many questions," Amanda Taub wrote on Vox.com.

Others jumped in to share their feelings on the fade.

"The Joey Essex haircut goes drastically wrong as it reaches North Korea," tweeted Adam Taylor.

Some commented on the new shape of the style.

"Kim Jong Un shows off new trapezoidal hair style, tiny eyebrows," said Allen & Kelley Co.

(Excerpt) Read more at localnews8.com ...


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Yes. This is news.
1 posted on 02/19/2015 2:08:56 PM PST by Citizen Zed
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To: Citizen Zed

Well, did you know that Adolph Hitler liked animals so much, that he arranged care for the pets of the owners whom he shipped off to death camps? Wasn’t that thoughtful?


2 posted on 02/19/2015 2:12:05 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: Citizen Zed

What's up with those eyebrows?

3 posted on 02/19/2015 2:13:10 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (True followers of Christ emulate Christ. True followers of Mohammed emulate Mohammed.)
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To: Citizen Zed

Attitude? No, ALTITUDE. It makes him look taller!


4 posted on 02/19/2015 2:14:03 PM PST by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: Citizen Zed
He looks like he's one Big Mac away from a fatal coronary.
5 posted on 02/19/2015 2:14:11 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Obama;America's First "Third World" President)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Why 7 microphones? They have like, ONE news outlet. Maybe they are NK mics and the failure rate requires that many for a 15-minute interview.


6 posted on 02/19/2015 2:15:37 PM PST by Andyman (The truth shall make you FReep.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

It looks like a sideways Mohawk!


7 posted on 02/19/2015 2:17:33 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Hammer... meet nail head.


8 posted on 02/19/2015 2:18:26 PM PST by PetroniusMaximus
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To: Citizen Zed

The only way a hair change could improve this guy’s looks, is if he did his hair like Cousin It.


9 posted on 02/19/2015 2:18:57 PM PST by Shimmer1 (Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness.... Alejandro Jodorowski)
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To: Citizen Zed

Rejoice Fashionistas!

We now have a preview of the Chia Pet


10 posted on 02/19/2015 2:21:38 PM PST by BwanaNdege
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To: Citizen Zed

Now everyone in NK has to get a different haircut.


11 posted on 02/19/2015 2:22:47 PM PST by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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To: PetroniusMaximus

The hammer is hanging right there.


12 posted on 02/19/2015 2:24:06 PM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

I think he was going for the Myrna Loy look, or maybe Marlene Dietrich, but got carried away.


13 posted on 02/19/2015 2:25:52 PM PST by rightwingcrazy
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To: PetroniusMaximus

Hammerhead


14 posted on 02/19/2015 2:29:15 PM PST by Polyxene (Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

If I was an evil dictator, I’d be doing lines and drinking Jack Daniels with models all day. I’d be Iggy Pop-ripped...


15 posted on 02/19/2015 2:30:18 PM PST by EEGator
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“The hammer is hanging right there.’

I know! Ain’t life funny!!!


16 posted on 02/19/2015 2:32:35 PM PST by PetroniusMaximus
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To: Citizen Zed

A long combover punkd up with spray wax and Clairol.


17 posted on 02/19/2015 2:37:03 PM PST by fivecatsandadog ( IMPEACH THE TRAITOR. But don't loose your head over it.)
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To: PetroniusMaximus

If I had more time to kill I would make a gif of that hammer repeatedly smacking his noggin. Someone must be working on that.


18 posted on 02/19/2015 2:39:08 PM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Andyman
Why 7 microphones?

They're straws for chocolate milkshakes. He's still a growin' boy, dontchaknow.

19 posted on 02/19/2015 2:43:45 PM PST by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

20 posted on 02/19/2015 2:44:16 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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