Former South Bend, Indiana mayor and Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg has shaved his head, and the internet is loving it.
Buttigieg sported his new look in an interview opposite husband Chasten Buttigieg for Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service. Admirers of Buttigieg took to Twitter to express their love of the Mayor’s new look.
So @PeteButtigieg shaved his head during quarantine. So there you have it to all your trolling naysayers. He is more than gay enough! #PeteButtigieg #BeardEdgeEdge pic.twitter.com/UlcsnEFqgx
— Brent (@Brenters27) April 1, 2020
“I think Pete’s new look will break the Internet,” said Twitter user @Destroyurego.
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“All I’m saying is, its not that bad. It needs a little getting used to but I dont think Chasten is complaining so…” echoed user @Ginaddict1010.
Buttigieg also acknowledged his new ‘do’ during his interview. “A little bit about do-it-yourself-hair care,” he quipped. “Let me just say that the work that a barber does is now in my mind right alongside television presenters and professional cooks as something that is a lot harder than it looks.”
?BREAKING NEWS? ?@PeteButtigieg? debuting a new haircut on #GUVirtualForum & and talks more about the status of #BeardEdgeEdge! I think Pete’s new look will break the Internet #TeamPete ????????????? pic.twitter.com/NCCxcpnxLm
— Pete's Alter Ego Social Distancing From Pete (@destroyurego) March 31, 2020
Or side view…whatever.
All I’m saying is, its not that bad. It needs a little getting used to but I dont think Chasten is complaining so…?
— Sarah she/her ??? (@ginaddict1010) March 31, 2020
Buttigieg previously made headlines for growing a short beard after a photo of him sporting a CGI beard went viral. The new look spawned the hashtag #BeardEdgeEdge, a play on one of Buttigieg’s campaign slogans, “Boot Edge Edge.”
Pete Buttigieg made headlines last year when he became a major contender for the Democratic Nomination for President as an out-gay man. He won the Iowa Caucus earlier this year, before withdrawing from the race and endorsing Joe Biden for the nomination.
frapachino
That’s not shaved but don’t let facts get in the way of your reporting Queerty!
nunya
So true.
Joshooeerr
Yeah, it looks about a Number Three… so three steps from shaved. Not even close.
MISTERJETT
shaved doesn’t always mean bald, you know.
SoggyDuck
It’s not “shaved” Shaving requires a razor..in my day we called that “buzzed” Love you Pete!!! and look forward to your influence of the Democratic Party in the future.
ingyaom
CORRECTION: “Mayor Pete Trims his Hair”
Max
how about Mayor Pete gets a military-style buzz?
Hdtex
Literally
NO
BODY
CARES
ShiningSex
LOL. Literally you do. You made a comment. You cared enough to do that. Duh!
yaletownman
So you are a nobody that doesn’t care. Do you think stating that means that you suddenly matter or something?
LilMesican
Slow day at the home office, David? :/
mz.sam
Wow, next it’ll be…’Pete Wears A Face Mask’. Love Pete any way shape or form.
RyanMBecker
Nice. With the beard and new hair, I can definitely see him wearing a leather harness and related accoutrement. But I can’t tell if he’s dominant or submissive, too or bottom.
evanxx
You obviously know nothing about the leather & fetish scene. It’s not like the Halloween costume party you described. Pete looks 13 years old, with dirt on his face. Stick to what you know (like Real Housewives of……..)
ScottOnEarth
That’s not a shaved head and he looks great!
badpappy
It is shaved and not sissor cut.
Kieran
We used to call this a haircut in the old days. #FAKENEWS
lambchopp59
Jeebus Camembert, ratchety Queens! This is highly relavant idea at this time of social isolation and closed down salons. I’m waiting for a bit warmer weather here in No. Cal before I do the same, and it is not about the looks, although I’m getting really thirsty looking at Pete that way.
It’s about increased safety for me and my patients, averaging over 2 fully PPE covered contacts a day now even here in our small rural facility. The less hair I have sticking out from that coverage, the safer for me and everyone.
ingyaom
Pete did PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics) as a Rhodes Scholar @ Oxford.
jayceecook
Contrary to the other comments here this is in fact one style of a shaved head. If you think that shaved head = bald head you’re wrong. There are various types and styles of “shaved” heads. When choosing one you should take into consideration your hair pattern, face shape, as well as any facial hair.
That said he does look good with this new hair style and beard. It suits him though he should keep it a little shorter and the beard more fuller IMHO. Still doesn’t make me give a shite about him as a politician.
Itsonlythetruth
This is a crew cut hair style, not a shaved head. If there is any hair on the head it is not shaved. A shaved head is a bald.head.
jayceecook
@Itsonlythetruth Not true. When it comes to hairstyling a bald head is but one type of “shaved” head. So is a buzz cut. Which by the way there are various styles of buzz cuts so even using that unless in generic terms is incorrect. Been there, done that. Consulted with barbers and hairstylists.
jayceecook
@Itsonlythetruth Also, this would not be considered a crew cut. His hair is all one length and isn’t graduated in length with the longest hairs at the hairline and the shortest strands at the crown to create a mostly flat, horizontal appearance for the side.
nunya
When you shave your face you remove the hair down to the skin. If you told someone you shaved your face they wouldn’t expect to see a beard of any length. He trimmed his hair, not shaved it.
rodzilla
jayceecook: the style you described is called a FLATTOP. Mayor Pete does indeed have a CREWCUT.
ShiningSex
He is sexy
Itsonlythetruth
It’s a crew cut, not a shaved head. There is still plenty of hair on his head. Queerty a shaved head is when ALL the hair is removed.
nunya
He’s average looking at best. I wouldn’t turn my head for a second look if passing him on the street.
chase_boston
another Chipmunk.
ingyaom
This appears to be a hand-held shot with his phone – and Pete doesn’t seem to know where the camera is located since he’s looking the wrong way.
Tombear
Pete is a sexy man with or without the buzz cut. I love him in a beard! He is adorable!
Black Pegasus
I like the fact that Mayor Pete doesn’t have the gay lisp I typically hear with “out gay men.” lol
I think Pete and Tulsi Gabbard were among the only sane and rational candidates on the stage. Too bad we ended up with dementia Joe.
MISTERJETT
wow!!! stereotype people much????
Kangol2
The demented one is currently in office, but then you said elsewhere that you thought the media was hyping the coronavirus to harm Dumpy the Con, didn’t you? How’s that working out for you or Dumpy, who’s crashing and burning right now, as this virus rages out of control in the US?
MISTERJETT
shaved doesn’t always mean bald, you know.
Alex_S
Who is he? Is he a celebrity of something?
Harley
Oh, please. Go away.
Alex_S
@Harley Where to? Like the majority of the populaiton on this planet I’m under the house arrest because of the COVID-19.
Alex_S
@Harley You also didn’t tell me who this guy is…
Onecaddy13
Looks a wee bit manly, (and I do mean WEE) Than his cartoon character look alike. Just passing the time.?
Terrycloth
It’s actually not much shorter than the way he normally wears it. Love the beard. I still believe beard or not , he has a position in the Whitehouse when Biden wins
Aromaeus
He’s still billionaire funded neo-liberal scum.
Michael1500
Head SHAVED? Does Queerty know what SHAVED means? It means to get rid of ALL hair—- BALD. (As whiskers on your face when you SHAVE) What he got was a buzzcut.
desertguy
OK, Queerty…..if you can’t tell the difference between a buzz cut and a shaved head, how are we as readers supposed to put any credence into any of your other articles? Just asking for a friend…..