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AtomHeartMotherOfGod · 16/01/2026 21:01

I know I am being very sexist, and therefore arguably unreasonable, but am I alone in being completely put off (particularly) older men who obviously dye their hair?

That's it really... it's visceral.

Thread coming off the back of Darren on today's Pointless, but has been simmering for ages in relation to the lovely Phil Dunphy (only aspect of his character I had trouble with - I think he embraced the grey eventually and was then far more agreeable as a handsome middle-aged man), Dunphy senior (although he probably did it best), and Jonathan Ross.

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Protolashist · 16/01/2026 21:13

You’re not being unreasonable to be put off by it. Each to their own. They’re not doing anything wrong though - it’s no different to the huge number of women who do it.

Arlanymor · 16/01/2026 21:07

I couldn’t support that double standard.

MsAmerica · 16/01/2026 21:06

I don't think we can fairly answer the question unless you tell us whether you are equally put off by (particularly) older women who obviously dye their hair?

If there are a man and a woman, both 88, both with obviously dyed hair, maybe coal-black, maybe carrotty orange, is your reaction of distaste the same?

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