Comments on: Spliced 1

By: Ken Duffy

Ken Duffy — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:52:10 +0000

Although you are correct that the celts did not have dreads it is worth pointing out that the example of the Fianna is incorrect. These are mythical Irish warriors usually put at about the 3rd century, it would be incorrect to describe them as celtic, gaelic yes, celtic no.

However dreads or a sort known as the glib was prominent in Irish culture in the 15th century. see here for the arguement

http://sensibleken.livejournal.com/89822.html

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:12:04 +0000

I loved the part where you described sharing culture as a “beautiful thing”! Its so true! Its when we start trying to keep our culture to ourselves that puts us on the path to war. We keep our culture to ourselves, then we get proud and obsessed with it, then we impose it on people who don’t want it. Its better to just let go of it and share it! Thanks for writing this. I’ve read a lot of bias articles about white people with dreadlocks. I think you did a really thorough job of researching and explaining both sides and your conclusion was right on! I am white with dreads so I agree with you completely!

By: michael

michael — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:41:55 +0000

i would argue if weather or not the celts wore dreads is an issue? No human being shopuld be neglected or criticized due to race, religion, etc.. The fact that a specefic groups of people view dreadlocks or represent them religously does not exclude dreadlocks from being part of a modern trend in pop culture and or other subcultures. To say that it does or should, would be like a jewish man being angry that people outside of his faith are cutting the tips of thier penis. Which otherwise sounds like a rather upsurd idea.

By: Will Staggs

Will Staggs — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:14:37 +0000

Klint, I like the article. I am white. I actually don’t like being white in this world. I like to think of myself, as “me”. I look at others as “them”. It doesn’t matter to me what color or culture they are. People are PEOPLE. My wife, (whom I love dearly), happens to be black. I did not “ask her out” because she was black. I did so because she was “attractive”. I would ask any attractive lady out no matter what “color” she was. My point is that some people have a problem with what other people do. I too would like to grow dreadlocks. Not for any symbolism, or religion, or because of who started them, nor am I trying to be “black”. I want to grow them because I think they look awesome and I want “rope-like” hair. That’s it! But that is just me and this is only my humble opinion. For the record though, my own wife (who is black, remember) says I shouldn’t grow dreadlocks because “white people aren’t supposed to have them”. Her words. We are still in debate about the issue. =)

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:31:13 +0000

My grandfather’s black and I have dreads. I look white though. I wonder if I’m excused from all of this.

By: Mike Davis

Mike Davis — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:30:55 +0000

I’m 35 now. I’ve had dreads since 96-97. My hair will lock on it’s own and was always a mess. Black/white, racism or reverse racism?… It’s all racism. Don’t let anyone tell you, you white boy can’t have dreads. Blacks are as racist as any white. We all are beautiful with dreads. It is the oldest hairstyle and happens on it’s own. If anyone stole it… Well, we all did from Mid east-Asian culture who have been wearing this style since before the Christian bible. So even the “favorite” black reason for dreads in inviable. I’ve been locked long before Lil Wayne made it cool again. Black culture abandons dreads for long periods & when black pop culture decides after 10 or 15 years to bring it back they always act as if they were dread all along. Yeah… When DMX and Belly was big, you had your head shaved down to the skin. Oh me… MIne was locked. Dread your hair. Don’t let anyone tell you that you stole it from another culture. Look around. We are all sharing culture. How many races are stealing “the wheel” in America?? Sounds dumb right? Yeah, that’s because it is. Be who you are.

By: Gavilan

Gavilan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:38:02 +0000

Hey I wish I had dreads too. but unfortunately I spend my time watching you tube videos…

Have you seen this:

Do you remember Todos Tus Muertos ?

They’re amazing

By: p

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:35:29 +0000

this white boy’s hair dreads up on it’s own like overnight whenever I grow it long. it’s a lot of work combing it out!

By: Raven Reynolds

Raven Reynolds — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:30:00 +0000

I would have to agree with you being a white girl just starting dreads. You could also say that since I have large-gauge piercings that I may be “stealing” the rites from tribes in Africa as well. These mods and hair styles make me feel beautiful and happy, even if some African Americans laugh at me or look down at me every once and a while.
I look forward to more of your articles!

By: mfg

mfg — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:27:59 +0000

klint,

well thiought out, well written, and well done.

you are a good man, and a great thinker.

keep it up.

mfg