As a country how did we ever let this become a thing ?

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I was reading about the potential Oasis reunion today which naturally led me to think about terrible haircuts, most notably the uniquely British Paul Weller haircut.

What failure in British society led to haircuts like this existing and how did anyone ever think it was a good look ?

Were you once a wellend ? If so what societal event tipped you over the edge into the abyss ?