Prompt Cast
The History and Popularity of the Mullet Hairstyle
TLDR The mullet hairstyle, also known as "hockey hair," has a long history dating back thousands of years. It has been popularized by various figures throughout history, including ancient Greeks, Andre Agassi, Billy Ray Cyrus, and even President James K. Polk.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts discuss their own history with mullets and the different names for the hairstyle.
02:06
The hosts discuss their personal experiences with mullets and other hairstyles they had in high school.
04:10
The hosts discuss the term "hockey hair" as another name for the mullet.
06:28
The term "mullet" was popularized by the Beastie Boys in their song "Mullet Head," and the term "mullet head" has long been used as a derogatory term for a dummy, but it is still unclear how the haircut got its name after the mullet fish.
08:32
Mullet hairstyles have been around for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient Greeks and prehistoric peoples sporting the look, and modern figures like Andre Agassi and Billy Ray Cyrus popularizing it in recent decades.
10:41
Examples of mullets in rock history include David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust era, although some argue that it's not a true mullet due to his cool factor, and Paul and Linda McCartney who both sported matching mullets in the 70s.
12:38
President James K. Polk and the bad guy in "Last of the Mohicans" both had mullets.
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