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I want to note that if I have an open can of soda when I'm hanging out at a bar or restaurant I will still order a soda from them because that's the implicit agreement for taking up chair space

At Worldcon, I literally recognized GRRM because he was a chubby old guy with suspenders sitting in the hotel lobby. (And a cap that said "Fiction" 🤣) Also recognized John Scalzi from the escalator because of a) small bald spot and b) walking around with a can of soda near the bar. :)

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Also I regret to say the bald spot is not small, only a thin strip of hair above my forehead keeps me from going Full Picard

It's interesting how distinctive each person's bald spot is. 30+ years ago I worked in a controlled-access area. At the outer door, there was a camera across the hall. I could recognize our 20 most-common visitors solely from the backs of their heads.

Do it. There will come a time soon when you have no choice. I fortunately have inherited my uncle’s genes but I recognize the signs, it is coming. Hopefully not for a few more years.

At the concert I was attending last week, there was a dude who had done a double mohawk, one on each side of his bald spot. It was gloriously well done. (He was also in costume for one of the band's songs. As were many others at this gig 😁 )

Reminds me of when I was escorting my grandfather around the slot machines in Vegas. I'd order water from the waitresses walking around but tip really well when they brought it, because that's the effin' agreement (it also gets you super fast service going forward, lol)