Funny 98 Bald Jokes That Will Make Your Day

The Rising of Shiny Bald Head Men - Hairless People in the History

We’ve all seen wigs being a fashion trend in late 16th to 18th century Europe and America. Important leaders and people in high positions, such as lords, judges, and even kings like Louis XIV of France, used wigs to conceal their hair loss. Ever since, we’ve all noticed that bald leaders and historical figures were generally known to have hair loss. We’ve grouped the first famous bald figures and world leaders for you.

1. Famous Bald Figures

Some well-known bald personalities from various fields include William Shakespeare, Charles Darwin, Napoleon, Aristotle, Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, and Hippocrates.

2. Bald World Political Leaders

Several powerful world leaders have embraced their baldness throughout history. Mikhail Gorbachev, Vladimir Lenin, Vladimir Putin, Nikita Khrushchev, Benito Mussolini, Winston Churchill, and Mao Zedong openly showed their hair loss.

3. First Bald American Presidents

Defining “bald” varies, but early American presidents like George Washington and John Quincy Adams had varying degrees of hair loss. Several other presidents, including Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk also experienced significant hair loss.

Is it Rare to Be Bald?

First things first, it’s not rare to be bald. In fact, it’s quite common, especially among men. According to Health Direct, 1 in 5 men in their 20s, and nearly 1 in every 2 men in their 40s go bald.

Reasons for Male Baldness (temporarily & permanently):

• Chemotherapy
• Tight hairstyles
• High Stress Levels
• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Age-Related Hair Thinning
• Genetic Factors like family history
• Autoimmune conditions & infections
• Hormone imbalances - Thyroid disorders 
• Malnutrition, like severe deficiencies in iron, zinc, and biotin

What Are Some Sayings About Bald People?

“Don't tear your hair out over a woman; it'll be harder to attract the next one if you're bald,” by Evan Esar.

“I love bald men. Just because you've lost your fuzz, it doesn't mean you ain't a peach,” by Dolly Parton.

A man is usually bald four or five years before he knows it,” by Edgar Watson Howe.

“See, I was fine being bald, because I have a good-shaped head,” by Brian Urlacher.

“I bet the reason people are afraid of going bald is because it makes them think of the end of life. I mean, when your hair starts to thin, it must feel as if your life is being worn away ... as if you've taken a giant step in the direction of death, the last Big Consumption,” by Haruki Murakami.