“Grunge-Cool” vs. “Grunge-Gross”
It seemed to start with A-list stars like George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
Then, it spread to younger, “brat-packy” actors like Ashton Kutcher, James Franco, and Ethan Hawke.
What am I talking about?
The two (or three?) day stubble look.
Unfortunately, it now seems to have spread to the general male population, without regard for age, dress, or — shall we say — “over all attractiveness.”
Let’s just put it this way: if you’re over 40, a little (or a lot) overweight, neither especially handsome nor a fashion plate AND haven’t shaved for a few days, you don’t look hip or cool — you look . . . unemployed.