After spending some time researching facts about Redheads on the Internet I have realized that people in the old days really didn't like us. They either that we were witches (in the literal meaning of the word) or that we were sexually frustrated. I really don't know were they came up with this stuff. So I have complied a list of some of the craziest and just plain weird "facts" about redheads.
*My information was gathered using the website http://www.purgatory.net/kornelia/1603/red_hair_facts.htm*
1. Red hair is seen on the heads of only four percent of people. Most of these exist in the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and Australia.
2. The color Green tempers red. Look at a color chart. This is why redheads are taught as children to wear lots of green. As if red hair is a shameful state of being.
3. The first human redheads walked this earth about 50,000 years ago in Africa and then spread throughout Northern Europe.
4. Adolph Hitler reportedly banned the marriages of two redheads as he feared their children would be “deviant offspring”.
5. Bees are thought to sting redheads more than others.
6. In Denmark it is an honor to have a redheaded child.
7. In Poland, if you pass three redheads you'll win the state lottery.
8. In Greek Mythology, redheads turn into Vampires when they die.
9. Ancient Greeks died their hair red to show courage.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Redhead Spotlight: Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald has shown her passion for performing since the tender age of five, when she started acting in small roles at the local community theater. At the age of eleven she received a role playing Molly Parker in the hit television show The Facts of Life. Her big break came three years later, however, when she was offered the lead in the movie Sixteen Candles directed by John Hughes. From there she would find herself working for Hughes two more times, in the movies Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club. Earning her the cover of Time Magazine and many adoring teenage fans.After her time spent acting for Hughes she acted in a few TV shows and performed in the Broadway play Caberat.
In 1992 she moved to Paris where she remains, living with her husband Panio Gianopoulos and her daughter Mathilda.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
We have names, and carrot-top isn't one of them!
Names Never to Call a Redhead: Seriously, we will hit you.
1. Ginger
2. Carrot-Top
3. Agent Orange
4. Fire Ball
5. Little Orphan Annie
6. Fire Crotch
7. Tomato Head
8. Trusty Rusty
9. Chucky
10. Pippy Longstockings
11. Leprechaun
12. Bozo
13. Chili Pepper
14. Jimmy Neutron
15. Eliza Thornberry
1. Ginger
2. Carrot-Top
3. Agent Orange
4. Fire Ball
5. Little Orphan Annie
6. Fire Crotch
7. Tomato Head
8. Trusty Rusty
9. Chucky
10. Pippy Longstockings
11. Leprechaun
12. Bozo
13. Chili Pepper
14. Jimmy Neutron
15. Eliza Thornberry
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Mythbusters: Redheads
Myth # 1: Redheads Don't Turn Grey
True: Grey hair is caused by the build up of hydrogen peroxide in our hair follicles. When this happens melanin, the natural pigment in our hair, is blocked from the follicles and over time our natural hair color starts to fade (Science Daily, 2009). Redheads however, don't get Grey hair as they age, they instead get white hair. Over time redheads will loose all the pigment in their hair, turning it white. Grey hair means partial loss of pigment, white hair means total loss of pigment (Redhead Myths, 2008).
Myth # 2: Redheads are Harder to Sedate Than Other Patients
True: Redheads have more of the MC1R gene, a key protein used to determine hair and skin color. After scientific studies it has been speculated that this gene effects neurological hormones or enzymes. Making it so that redheaded people need twenty to thirty percent more anesthetic to receive the same amount of sedation as other patients (Red Hot Redheads, 2009).
Myth # 3: Redheads Have Fiery Tempers
False: This stereotype is completely false. Yes, it's true that some redheads do have bad tempers, but some don't. It is just like saying blonde's are incredibly dumb and brunette's don't have as much fun. You have to base it on your instincts and judge each person separately
True: Grey hair is caused by the build up of hydrogen peroxide in our hair follicles. When this happens melanin, the natural pigment in our hair, is blocked from the follicles and over time our natural hair color starts to fade (Science Daily, 2009). Redheads however, don't get Grey hair as they age, they instead get white hair. Over time redheads will loose all the pigment in their hair, turning it white. Grey hair means partial loss of pigment, white hair means total loss of pigment (Redhead Myths, 2008).
Myth # 2: Redheads are Harder to Sedate Than Other Patients
True: Redheads have more of the MC1R gene, a key protein used to determine hair and skin color. After scientific studies it has been speculated that this gene effects neurological hormones or enzymes. Making it so that redheaded people need twenty to thirty percent more anesthetic to receive the same amount of sedation as other patients (Red Hot Redheads, 2009).
Myth # 3: Redheads Have Fiery Tempers
False: This stereotype is completely false. Yes, it's true that some redheads do have bad tempers, but some don't. It is just like saying blonde's are incredibly dumb and brunette's don't have as much fun. You have to base it on your instincts and judge each person separately
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Redhead Spotlight: Lucille Ball
Lucile Ball with her trademark red hair was best known for her staring role on the sitcom "I Love Lucy." Her character, Lucy Ricardo, was loud and spunky, one who always seemed to place herself in the spotlight. But with her tremendous talent, the spotlight seemed agree with her. She was the first woman allowed to act out the birth of her son on television and from there she continued expanding her career. "I Love Lucy" was on the air for nine year and after the show came to an end she stared in "The Lucy Show" and "Here's Lucy", which were also very popular sitcoms.Throughout here career Lucy was presented with many awards. In 1987 she was given the Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy. She was also nominated for six Oscars and won four Emmys, just to name a few. No award however, could accurately portray her timeless talent.
Lucille Ball is a comedic legend who's feisty attitude will never be forgotten.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
5 fantastic blogs I like
Fantastic Blog #1 http://www.bestweekever.tv/
This blog is a collection of music, TV, movie and entertainment stories that gets updated on a week to week basis. I really enjoy this blog because it is like reading a pop culture newspaper that can accessed at any time. It is full of funny and interesting stories told in many different and hilarious perspectives.
Fantastic Blog #2 http://phrecklesphotography.com/blog/
I love this blog because it shows many variations of child photography. From newborns to senior pictures, candid photos to posed it has everything. As an aspiring child photographer it gives me the opportunity to study and learn techniques from the professionals.
Fantastic Blog #3 http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
Postsecret is a blog were people send in their most horrifying, embarrassing, sad or funny secrets. I really like this blog because it provides a way for people to talk to people and gain support without having to talk to anyone at all.
Fantastic Blog #4 http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/series/1000novels
I am a major bookworm so this blog is a great way for me to finds books to read. It has everything from science fiction to drama and the descriptions of the books helps me find exactly what I am in the mood for.
Fantastic Blog #5 http://storyoffaith.blogspot.com/
This blog shares inspiration stores about faith, hope, love and joy through e-mails and articles. I like this blog because it shows the positive side of people and is not full of all the negativity that we see on a day to day basis.
This blog is a collection of music, TV, movie and entertainment stories that gets updated on a week to week basis. I really enjoy this blog because it is like reading a pop culture newspaper that can accessed at any time. It is full of funny and interesting stories told in many different and hilarious perspectives.
Fantastic Blog #2 http://phrecklesphotography.com/blog/
I love this blog because it shows many variations of child photography. From newborns to senior pictures, candid photos to posed it has everything. As an aspiring child photographer it gives me the opportunity to study and learn techniques from the professionals.
Fantastic Blog #3 http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
Postsecret is a blog were people send in their most horrifying, embarrassing, sad or funny secrets. I really like this blog because it provides a way for people to talk to people and gain support without having to talk to anyone at all.
Fantastic Blog #4 http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/series/1000novels
I am a major bookworm so this blog is a great way for me to finds books to read. It has everything from science fiction to drama and the descriptions of the books helps me find exactly what I am in the mood for.
Fantastic Blog #5 http://storyoffaith.blogspot.com/
This blog shares inspiration stores about faith, hope, love and joy through e-mails and articles. I like this blog because it shows the positive side of people and is not full of all the negativity that we see on a day to day basis.
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