It has become more than clear, in fact, crystal clear, that the 80′s “style” is making a comeback in Barcelona. I have seen more mullets, and even tails, than I would have imagined possible in this day and age. From little kids (where I wonder why the parents do that to them) to adults (where I just wonder), wherever I walk, the mullets and tails abound. From the metro to the grocery store to restaurants, I think Spain is trying to bring back the style, if it really ever was one.
And it’s not always safe to assume when you are talking to someone they are mullet or tail free. For example, the other night, at dinner, I was chatting with a Barcelona native, doing the whole spiel of why I’m here, ladida. No sooner did he turn around to get something or look at someone did I notice he had both a mullet AND a tail! That certainly took me by suprise since I didn’t notice it at first, but I am certainly not one to judge.
European style as a whole is definitely different than in America. A lot of the teenagers also have face piercings, or a single stud piercing in all areas of their face. I see black or white dots on noses, on cheeks, on the side of the lips, etc. At first it looks like a mole, but oh no, it’s not.
For a visual of the mullet, see below (and no, I do not know him, it’s courtesy of Google Image). I can’t find one of a good tail, but you can use your imagination on that one.
Love your blog! You are a fabulous journalist!!!
Very funny stuff…one technicality. it’s business not businesslike in the front…just had to point that out
Does this mean you’re getting a mullet? That would be amazing! Do it.
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