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A few days ago Eric Trump inadvertently sent the anime series Mob Psycho 100 to the toppermost of the Twitterverse when he Googled “mob.” He signally failed to grasp why the popularity/relevance algorithm Google uses put images of the show early in the search results. Fans of the show reacted with predictable glee, and the Mob Psycho 100 Twitter account posted this, featuring an image of Shigeo Kageyama, the character familiarly known as “Mob”:
Doesn’t that image remind you of someone? Or four someones? Doesn’t it seem as though that look might be a merchandising opportunity for, I don’t know, maybe a wig?
Not to mention that sweet, military-inspired jacket.
Hard to believe that it’s been more than 50 years since the Beatles popularized the mop top:
And were the stars of a cartoon series:
And inspired the sale of thousands of wigs:
Finally, while it’s fair to say that “Mob” bears a resemblance to the Beatles generally, to me he looks most like cartoon images of Paul McCartney.
All this is proof that mop tops and sharp suits are timelessly fab, and that Mob Psycho 100 has great taste.
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Back in 1965 I used to watch a children’s program hosted by “Officer Joe Bolton” – a man in a policeman’s uniform who’d swing a nightstick as he introduced Three Stooges short subjects. Between the Stooges shorts Officer Joe would talk trivia, like how it was important for kids not to imitate eye pokes, etc. One day he said that Moe Howard was most popular with young people, because they liked his Beatle haircut.
From the liner notes to “Meet The Beatles”
“The Beatles all hail from Liverpool, a seaport city which, because its sailing men bring in the latest hit singles from America, is the hippest pop music spot in England. They wear “pudding basin” haircuts that date back to ancient England, and suits with collarless jackets which they’ve made the newest rage.”
Those liner notes were the first and last time I ever saw “pudding basin haircuts” mentioned. Apparently written by Angus Scrimm. An L.A. Times profile about him said “For 30 years he wrote liner notes for such artists as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and even the Beatles under the byline Rory Guy — winning the Grammy in 1974 for his notes for “Korngold: The Classic Erich Wolfang Korngold.”
The liner notes and the description of the haircuts remind me of the Old Showbiz way the Beatles were presented to Americans: “And here is their first Capitol record — twelve of their most sensational songs in their wildest Beatlemaniac style!”
Imagine if record companies had continued the tradition of liner notes through the ’60s? “Sgt. Pepper’s is a radical change of pace for the boys! Gone are their gray collarless jackets, replaced with colorful marching band attire. Their distinctive “pudding basin” haircuts remain, but now with “handlebar” mustaches! These incredible songs and wild sound effects will have you snapping your fingers…” etc.
Here’s more info on Mr. Scrimm, journalist, actor and interesting dude:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_Scrimm
Beatle haircuts were serious business during the first wave of Beatlemania:
https://oldshowbiz.tumblr.com/post/615107686165577728/1965-a-young-beatle-fan-attempted-suicide-after
Reporter: What do you think of fans who imitate you by wearing Beatle wigs?
John: They’re not imitating us. We don’t wear Beatle wigs.
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Reporter: Are those wigs you’re wearing?
John: If they are, I want a refund. Mine came with dandruff.