# Mullet
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Hilarious Haircuts | Rarity: Rare
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# Mullet
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Hilarious Haircuts | Rarity: Rare

The mullet is a hairstyle characterized by short hair in front and long hair in back, worn for thousands of years from ancient Greek statues to Roman chariot racers. The term "mullet" was coined in 1994 by the Beastie Boys' song "Mullet Head." It peaked in popularity during the 1980s across diverse demographics.

Key facts:
- Ancient origins: worn by Greek kouros statues and Roman chariot racers for practical purposes (front visibility, back protection from sun/weapons)
- Alternative names: "Kentucky Waterfall," "Camaro Cut," "Beaver Paddle" (Australia), "hockey hair/flow" (NHL players 1980s-90s)
- Notable wearers: David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust era), Patrick Swayze, Margaret Thatcher, Helmut Kohl
- Modern revival: 200%+ increase in search terms (2020), featured on Paris/Milan fashion runways, embraced by Gen Z
- Cultural presence: annual mullet competitions in Australia, adopted by women's soccer players like Sam Kerr

## Trivia Questions

Q1: Who officially gave the mullet its name in 1994?
A: Billy Ray Cyrus

Q2: What was the primary reason ancient Roman chariot racers kept their hair long in the back?
A: To look more intimidating

Q3: Which of these was NOT mentioned as an alternative name for the mullet?
A: Kentucky Waterfall

Q4: By what percentage did searches for 'mullet haircut' increase in 2020?
A: 150%

Q5: Which two major political figures were mentioned as sporting mullets in the 1980s?
A: Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev

Q6: In women's soccer, which player was specifically mentioned as turning the mullet into a symbol of athletic rebellion?
A: Megan Rapinoe

Q7: According to the text, what did NHL players in the '80s and '90s believe their mullets provided?
A: Better peripheral vision

Q8: Which Australian mullet competition category was specifically mentioned in the text?
A: Professional Mullet

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