Hate being told I don't look rock and roll!!!

[Guinness20]

It's crazy the number of people who say this to me - surely it's about how I sound?!

I'm 22, and unfortunately I have a bit of a baby face. That and not being able to grow facial hair doesn't mix well. I'm 6"2 and big so I'm surprised by how many people approach me to essentially bad mouth me to my face.

So what do I do? Do I take up cocaine and lose a load of weight? Do I cover my body head to toe in tattoos? Or do I tell them where to go?

 

[ubnomnar]

Looks like your left hand is sending a "subliminal" message

 

[jmverdugo]

It's the plucking hand pinky finger, your are not drinking tea ma'am!

J/k, who cares? But if you want a straight answer: I'll get rid of the nightclubbing shirt, wear a plain T-shirt and don't comb your hair at all, hat or cap can do the trick too ... But now that I think about it you would look exactly like me ... Don't worry about it you just have your own style!

 

[devinp17]

It's ok... but if it really bothers you:

First of all, get a P BASS! Then strap it LOW!

Go to a thrift store and get some 80's-looking clothes (tight and ripped jeans, sleeveless band shirts, leather or denim jacket, etc.)

Grow your hair out... It will make you look more R'n'R, and will cover that baby face (a little bit).

Get some tattoos... But don't cover yourself with them (unless you want to ), just get a few on your arms or something like that.

 

[BazzTard]

seeing as you can't grow a beard, you're gonna have to grow long hair, man !

or buy 2 weeks worth of crack cocaine,that'll do it too.



The NEXT person that says it to you, HEADBUTT them ! then say, "is that rock n roll enough?"

you're welcome

 

[Topspin]

Buzz cut. Rock a buzz cut. I recommend the plaid flannel/carpenter jeans/steel toed boots look as well. Lumberjack is very rock and roll.

 

[Topspin]

Bonus points if you gaze into nowhere.

 

[Timmah]

1. Black band t-shirt. Any band at all, unless you have the option of a Led Zeppelin tee. Then always wear the Zeppelin tee.
2. Jeans. Ratty ones.
3. Don't comb your hair. Either let it grow or get a hat. Hats are bass-player-y.
4. Move on stage. Look like you're having fun, not like you chose the "bass player" background in your high school prom's photo booth.
5. Only #4 is good advice. The rest is pointless without it.

 

[Rich Terry]

I think this is the look that will slay the chicks and make you look more like a bass player.

Screw it, Just wear this:

 

[zontar]

Although I agree the appearance shouldn't matter, it's about the sound.
But with the internet & all that the appearance matters in many respects.
So either you look the part or you play against type and look opposite (Like Rick Nielsen or Bun E Carlos)
Or you create a new look.

But my opinion is look the way you want to--be you.

 

[Downunderwonder]

It's crazy the number of people who say this to me - surely it's about how I sound?!

I'm 22, and unfortunately I have a bit of a baby face. That and not being able to grow facial hair doesn't mix well. I'm 6"2 and big so I'm surprised by how many people approach me to essentially bad mouth me to my face.

So what do I do? Do I take up cocaine and lose a load of weight? Do I cover my body head to toe in tattoos? Or do I tell them where to go?
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Nothing more rock than telling them where to go. Followed up with bass to skull if necessary.

 

[Rich Terry]

Done let it bother you. You'll out grow it.

 

[Downunderwonder]

seeing as you can't grow a beard, you're gonna have to grow long hair, man !

or buy 2 weeks worth of crack cocaine,that'll do it too.



The NEXT person that says it to you, HEADBUTT them ! then say, "is that rock n roll enough?"

you're welcome

Yeah, I was joking about the bass to skull too. Keep the nose straight!

 

[FretNoMore]

Smile and agree, then just keep doing what you're doing, that's the best way to brush off asshats.

 

[Rich Terry]

Do what I do in a different way.

I ask a lady "Would you like to dance?" and she says NO.
I say "You misunderstood what I said, I said "You look FAT in those pants"

Just get a good come back that works for you.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Do what I do in a different way.

I ask a lady "Would you like to dance?" and she says NO.
I say "You misunderstood what I said, I said "You look FAT in those pants"

Just get a good come back that works for you.

If you did that round here you wouldn't be keeping any babyface looks.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Three trategies have been suggested.

Avoid, become unkempt.
Deflect, ignore.
Engage, likely get aggressive.

Not much win either way.

 

[FretNoMore]

If you did that round here you wouldn't be keeping any babyface looks.

And it would be stooping down to the asshat's level, and they win a second time.

 

[Son of Wobble]

I'd say you definitely look close enough for rock and roll!

 

[Son of Wobble]

...and a baby face and youthful looks are a gift that will pay dividends over time. So relax and enjoy.