Not something that has come up recently, but I have just realised a double-standard.
How many of you have said "I'm going to grow a beard" to your significant other and had the response "No you're not!"? OK, so they don't like the abrasion injuries, you can kinda understand it!
Women will say "I'm going to get another piercing in my ears", or "I'm thinking of having a small tattoo on my hip". I learned many years ago that it is best to just nod and say "that's nice", and not attempt any helpful comments such as "But won't your earrings knock into each other?" or "Why not try a henna tattoo first and see if you like it before you get it made permanent?"
Now, I'm not saying we necessarily obey them when they order us to shave... I know I've grown beards in defiance of the lady's wishes before. But, why is it that an easily-removable, natural growth of hair is so evil, yet a permanently-scarring puncture wound or the permanently dyed scarring of skin is not something you are allowed to suggest against?
How many of you have said "I'm going to grow a beard" to your significant other and had the response "No you're not!"? OK, so they don't like the abrasion injuries, you can kinda understand it!
Women will say "I'm going to get another piercing in my ears", or "I'm thinking of having a small tattoo on my hip". I learned many years ago that it is best to just nod and say "that's nice", and not attempt any helpful comments such as "But won't your earrings knock into each other?" or "Why not try a henna tattoo first and see if you like it before you get it made permanent?"
Now, I'm not saying we necessarily obey them when they order us to shave... I know I've grown beards in defiance of the lady's wishes before. But, why is it that an easily-removable, natural growth of hair is so evil, yet a permanently-scarring puncture wound or the permanently dyed scarring of skin is not something you are allowed to suggest against?
