Am I balding? Should I just shave it off?(M86) Satire 5/28/2024
A user humorously questions if they should shave their head due to hair loss, mentioning Ronald Reagan's impressive hair genetics. Replies include jokes and comments about jealousy and distrust towards older individuals with full heads of hair.
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