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Jamaican Man Lets Down Dreadlocks He’s Been Growing for over 40 Years: ‘Rasta Rapunzel’
New York Post ^ | Sep. 13, 2023 | Taylor Knight

Posted on 09/13/2023 5:34:17 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A Jamaican man revealed he has been growing his dreadlocks for over 40 years and had to stand on a roof to show them off.

In the 45-second clip posted on @jamaicaviralofficial‘s Instagram page, the man, whose name was not disclosed, stands on top of a house to let down his dreadlocks.

While it’s unclear how long his locks are, his tresses go past his feet. “You haven’t seen any hair like this,” said a bystander. “A real locks this.”

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1 posted on 09/13/2023 5:34:17 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Betcha they smell wonderful.


2 posted on 09/13/2023 5:36:33 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: nickcarraway

Must be tough to wash.


3 posted on 09/13/2023 5:38:07 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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4 posted on 09/13/2023 5:38:29 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (They say "Our Democracy" but they mean Cosa Nostra.)
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I tried letting my hair grow long when I was in my late teens - way too much maintenance needed.


5 posted on 09/13/2023 5:41:40 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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Wash? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a NASTY “cultural tradition”! Although...”The earliest documented use for the term [dreadlock] occurs in Jamaica around the year 1960.” - Wiki


6 posted on 09/13/2023 5:41:41 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: nickcarraway

That’s a lot of weight to haul around on the head and neck.


7 posted on 09/13/2023 5:47:17 PM PDT by NautiNurse (9-11 Biden was shipped off to The Island of Misfit Toys near the North Pole)
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He must have a routine ... or a retinue !


8 posted on 09/13/2023 5:52:30 PM PDT by dr_lew2
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His feet will be the last to leave the ground when Jah pulls him up into heaven.


9 posted on 09/13/2023 6:00:18 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: nickcarraway

Irie, Mon!


10 posted on 09/13/2023 6:01:18 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Mr Rogers

Wonder what’s living in his hair?


11 posted on 09/13/2023 6:29:58 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Deaf Smith

Better than those folks that grow their nails real long.


12 posted on 09/13/2023 6:48:58 PM PDT by lilypad
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To: Deaf Smith

Better than those folks that grow their nails real long.


13 posted on 09/13/2023 6:48:59 PM PDT by lilypad
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To: nickcarraway

Nasty beyond description truly disgusting. Dude can’t even hold a job. Just sit around smoking dope.


14 posted on 09/13/2023 7:01:16 PM PDT by DariusBane (Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

Not with today’s foam cannons.


15 posted on 09/13/2023 7:03:44 PM PDT by JZelle
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To: nickcarraway

Imagine the insects in there. Yuck.


16 posted on 09/13/2023 7:15:04 PM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: nickcarraway

He should get a job as a janitor. He could use that thing to mop the floor.


17 posted on 09/13/2023 7:31:21 PM PDT by boycott
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He might also be able to get a job in a tarzan movie.




18 posted on 09/13/2023 7:39:08 PM PDT by Songcraft
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19 posted on 09/13/2023 7:48:18 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Yep, that’s nasty.


20 posted on 09/13/2023 8:11:48 PM PDT by Delta 21 (If anyone is treasonous, it is those who call me such.)
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