22 Comments on “Founding Daddy”

1. I sense shenanigans with Mary Robinette.

2. Not exactly Percy Blakeney…

3. As a (mostly) bald man, I feel like wigs should make a comeback. Except they’d probably be hot, and maybe itchy.

4. You look, dare I say, FABULOUS! I encourage you to wear it next time you see Hamilton. :)

   For some reason, your comment about founding a new nation made the Janet Jackson song pop into my head. I think the lyrics are especially pertinent now.

   Rhythm Nation

   With music by our side
   To break the color lines
   Let’s work together
   To improve our way of life
   Join voices in protest
   To social injustice
   A generation full of courage
   Come forth with me

   People of the world today
   Are we looking for a better way of life
   We are a part of the rhythm nation
   People of the world unite
   Strength in numbers we can get it right
   One time
   We are a part of the rhythm nation

   This is the test
   No struggle no progress (Lend)
   Lend a hand to help your brother do it’s best
   Things are getting worse
   We have to make them better
   It’s time to give a damn
   Let’s work together come on, yeah

   Songwriters: Terry Lewis / James Harris Iii / Janet Damita Jo Jackson
   Rhythm Nation lyrics © Kmr Music Royalties Ii Scsp

5. Not entirely certain that the “Miami Vice” stubble works with the wig…

6. I’d have tea with you.

7. Powder that wig, boy! :)

8. Absolutely your look, but manscape next time you put on a wig- at least the upper chest.

9. Now you have to learn to rap. Put all that gear to some use.

10. Now you’ve lit a power keg…

11. Barrister Scalzi?

12. With the black T-shirt looking remarkably like a robe, you look like a barrister.

    I suspect that modern British lawyer in court isn’t quite the look you were going for, but it’s the one you found.

13. With a look like that, you’ll be needing a Butler…
    https://youtu.be/01R_lP51Pw0?t=98

14. Feeling cute. Might colonize someone later.

15. Put on a period-appropriate vest and jacket to go with it rather than a black t-shirt, and you could definitely pass for one of the scruffier founding fathers.

16. I agree with David T Rickard upthread. The two weeks growth doesn’t go well with a powdered wig. To pull off the look, you either need to shave the beard off, or grow it out some and powder it white. Same goes for the eyebrows.

17. Oh, that’s just wrong. I mean, I totally dig it, but it’s wrong.

18. Was that from someone you know, or from random internet stranger?

19. Did it come with its own lice?

20. Rock me Amadeus!

21. Krissy? Please?

22. The stubble and wig together is very Samuel Pepys!