Q-TIPS NOT UTAHN!

This week my wife (my research partner) and I took a trip to Florida to see family and what not. While we traveled, paramount on our minds was the question "is the Q-tip a Utah culture thing or not?" As we traveled we were shocked to find that even after we far left the airport and got our selves deeper and deeper into Tampa - THE Q TIP WAS STILL EVERY WHERE! Granted it may have been a little teeny tiny bity less frequent. But really they were still every where we turned. Here is an unfortunate photo from the wedding we attended in Florida. The bride is beautiful and behind her, the photographer is sporting the dreaded TIP.

REACTIONS to THE BLOG

So far we have had different reactions to this blog. A few people were offended at the material seen here. I think that it would help to clearly define the purpose behind the message of this blog:

1. To raise awareness (or at least ask questions) about how prevalent this one hairstyle is.

2. To find the reasons behind WHY it is so pervasive, and to determine whether it is linked to the mormon/utah culture or not.

3. To express a strong, backed up opinion, that older women can look YOUNGER and MORE BEAUTIFUL by avoiding this common pitfall (getting the q tip) and keep their hair LONG! (Does every woman not want these things?)

4. To fly in the face of tradition and conformity, WHICH ARE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH REASONS TO DO ANYTHING!

5. To have a good poke and laugh at our own culture.

So if you are offended, there are probably one of two causes: 1) you have the q-tip and don't want to admit that it has been a mistake for the past 20 years when you've had it, or 2) you know someone with the q-tip and you are offende

d on their behalf (which by the way is PURE silliness). And I guess it is possible that one other reason could cause you to take offense. We will call this option 2.5) you are in my moms generation and are in denial that the Q-tip is a problem - BECAUSE YOU ARE NEXT AND IT WILL GET YOU!

If none of these justifications serve to help you be less offended, than read this one - it's just in fun. And try to comply with the old addage - "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." OR! Help me figure out this great mystery.

-Love-

The Q-tip Awareness Team

P.S. By the way . . . check out

our relief society presidency . . . 2 out of 3 baby! (and Julie is close).

WOMAN's CONFERENCE = Q-tip CITY

Well, I was on campus somewhere yesterday and My friend Shanti texted us and her text said: "Ok it's women's conference and it is Q-tpi CITY on campus!" She was so right. I walked to a class and nearly drowned in the veritable sea of Q-tips. So this raises the question: Is there something inherently mormon or Utahan about the Q-tip Hairstyle? What do you think? Please respond.

EXHIBIT A: THE SHEER NUMBERS

all I had to do was google: relief society

THE Q-TIP STRIKES BYU FACULTY!!!

No one is safe!

Q-tip SIGHTING 7 o' clock!

Had a brush with a Q-tip yesterday in the lunch area at BYU. Feast your eyes!

What is the Q-tip?

The Q-tip is a hairstyle worn by a vast majority of women after a certain age (We are still searching out the specific stats on that). It can be defined as short, never passing the ears, puffy and dry, and coufed in a bulbus manor, causing the head to appear in the shape of the end of a Q-tip (hence the name). Futher light can be shed on the illusive Q-tip by laying down some age barriers. A boy hair cut on a girl, is never a good idea, no matter the age. However there is something different about a Q-tip. A Q-tip is generally worn by women age 40 on. The earlier they start, the older they look (this will be discussed in detail later on). Color is of no import. Bangs may or may not be worn with the Q-tip, however the tip should not be confused with a stylish short hair cut.

For instance, this short cut sported by sister Beckham is NOT a Q-tip. Why? Because,
A. It looks good
B. The back is longer
C. It may fall over her ears
D. Bangs are too long (keeping it in style)
E. It is not puffy, dry, or has the appearance of recently being rolled.

Don't fret, it takes some time to be able to identify, with expert precision what IS and what is NOT the tip. Keep watching . . . you'll see them everywhere!

Q-tip Awareness

Don't be fooled! I could happen to anyone! Have you ever noticed, that around these parts, in Utah Valley, EVERY SINGLE OLDER LADY has the SAME HAIRCUT?! Why does this happen? Why is this neccessary? How can we stop the perpetuating this heinous crime?! Stay tunes as we investigate to the root of the maddenss.

-Andrew & Ashley