Popular haircut sparks outrage across Texas – restaurant threatens to ban customers sporting divisive style
– Outrage over divisive haircut in Texas restaurant
– Texas restaurant considers banning customers with controversial hairstyle.
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There has been a recent uproar over a popular haircut known as ‘The Edgar’, with some establishments such as restaurants and schools considering banning individuals who sport this style. The bowl-shaped haircut, often associated with Mexican-American young men referred to as ‘Edgars’, has sparked division within Hispanic communities.
Comparisons have been drawn between ‘The Edgar’ haircut and iconic figures, such as Moe from The Three Stooges and Spock from Star Trek. However, the trend has taken a negative turn as some locals link the hairstyle to criminal activity, while others argue that such associations are rooted in racism.
In a now deleted Instagram post, a San Antonio restaurant called for a ban on ‘Edgars’
In April, a shocking incident in San Antonio involved two gunmen opening fire at a festival, resulting in the shooting of five innocent bystanders. One of the suspects, Mikey Valdez, 18, who sported ‘The Edgar’ haircut, was involved in the altercation and was subsequently killed by the police.
Following this event, there have been calls to ban individuals with ‘The Edgar’ haircut from certain establishments. Local restaurateur Ricky Ortiz even posted a meme on social media suggesting a ‘no Edgars’ policy in his restaurants.
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Mikey Valdez, 18, has been identified as one of two shooters at a deadly shooting at Fiesta in San Antonio in April.
However, Ortiz faced criticism from the Hispanic community, with some accusing him of discrimination. Despite the backlash, Ortiz defended his stance, stating that the hairstyle is often associated with gang culture and criminal activities.
Ricky Ortiz, the owner of El Camino and several other dining establishments, later said he was only joking about not allowing Edgars into his business
The controversy surrounding ‘The Edgar’ haircut has not been limited to San Antonio. In El Paso, students led an initiative to ban the hairstyle from a high school, sparking a debate about the implications of the trend.
Despite the negative connotations associated with ‘The Edgar’ haircut, its popularity continues to grow, with barbers like Carlos Flores reporting a high demand for the style among Mexican-American men in Central Texas.
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popular haircut sparks outrage across texas restaurant threatens to ban customers sporting divisive style.
