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Contrast BaldOfEvil, though there can be overlap between the two if the villain is a badass. See also PermaShave. Depending on the context, BaldWomen is the DistaffCounterpart of this trope.

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Contrast BaldOfEvil, though there can be overlap between the two if the villain is a badass. See also PermaShave. Depending on the context, BaldWomen is the DistaffCounterpart of this trope.\n



* A [[BaldWomen female example]] is "Mother" Newman, in Creator/MatthewReilly's ''Scarecrow'' books, a Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marine Corps who's sheer level of badassery almost equals the Scarecrow himself. Rather tellingly, her call-sign is not intended to be indicative of any motherly traits (although she is pretty much the TeamMum), but is in fact short for ''[[OneBadMother Motherfucker]]''.

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* A [[BaldWomen female example]] example is "Mother" Newman, in Creator/MatthewReilly's ''Scarecrow'' books, a Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marine Corps who's sheer level of badassery almost equals the Scarecrow himself. Rather tellingly, her call-sign is not intended to be indicative of any motherly traits (although she is pretty much the TeamMum), but is in fact short for ''[[OneBadMother Motherfucker]]''.
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* ''[[Series/DestinationFear2019 Destination Fear]]'': Applies to Tanner.
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** [[spoiler: Nigel's father Monty qualifies as this when he regains his memories as Numbuh Zero in ''[[WesternAnimation/OperationZero]]''.]]

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** [[spoiler: Nigel's father Monty qualifies as this when he regains his memories as Numbuh Zero in ''[[WesternAnimation/OperationZero]]''.''WesternAnimation/OperationZero''.]]
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** [[spoiler: Nigel's father Monty qualifies as this when he regains his memories as Numbuh Zero in ''[[WesternAnimation/OperationZero]]''.]]
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* In the ''Franchise/StarWars'' live-action shows, Boba Fett's unmasked visage bears no hair. Whether this is due to being scarred by the sarlacc's acid or that he always had that haircut since his childhood remains ambiguous. As for the "awesome" part, it's clear that the advancing years and trip into the sarlacc haven't dulled Fett's skills even a little bit.
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Badass Beard and Badass Mustache are being merged into Manly Facial Hair. Examples that don't fit or are zero-context are removed.


%%* Denzel Hammer from ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ'' is this, with a small but complementary BadassBeard.

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%%* Denzel Hammer from ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ'' is this, with a small but complementary BadassBeard.beard.
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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'', Arthur is brought out of retirement to lead the paranormal division of the FBI in Moperville and is balding. He also [[https://www.egscomics.com/comic/2018-01-26 accepts]] Tedd's genderfluidity [[https://www.egscomics.com/comic/balance-078 without any fuss]] and [[https://www.egscomics.com/comic/2018-02-26 offers]] Tedd a lab and funding.
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* In ''Literature/StarshipTroopers'' this is {{Justified}} out of practicality:
** Mobile Infantry regulations dictate hair must be shorter than a given length, but the troopers are responsible for their own haircuts. The soldiers most often opt to have a fellow MI shave them, as it's easier than a crew cut.
** Pilots in the Navy have at times to conduct zero-g manouvers. As most of them are women, they tend to shave their hair so it won't get in their eyes.
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* The Farmer's Insurance guy. (Burke, according to the closed-captioning.) He's SeenItAll and isn't fazed by anything.

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* The Farmer's Insurance guy.guy, played by Creator/JKSimmons. (Burke, according to the closed-captioning.) He's SeenItAll and isn't fazed by anything.
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* Blue Man Group, to signify both innocence and coolness; the creators cited the comic book character the ComicBook/SilverSurfer as an inspiration here.

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* [[Music/BlueManGroup Blue Man Group, Group]], to signify both innocence and coolness; the creators cited the comic book character the ComicBook/SilverSurfer as an inspiration here.
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* Inverted in ''Every Which Way You Can'' where the Black Widow motorcycle gang appear ridiculous after losing their hair in an asphalt spray. But that might have something to do with the fact that they're wearing silly wigs to compensate -- two highway patrolmen break down laughing rather than arrest them, much to their leader's fury.

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* Inverted in ''Every Which Way You Can'' ''Film/EveryWhichWayYouCan'' where the Black Widow motorcycle gang appear ridiculous after losing their hair in an asphalt spray. But that might have something to do with the fact that they're wearing silly wigs to compensate -- two highway patrolmen break down laughing rather than arrest them, much to their leader's fury.
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* ''Series/MotherlandFortSalem'': M's head is shaved almost completely bald, and they are one of the Sekhmet Coven's best combatants.
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** Aang, but that's because he's a monk who shaves his head. He actually grows hair during the first half of season three. It's black, if you're curious.

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** Aang, but that's because he's a monk who shaves his head. He actually grows hair during the first half of season three. It's black, dark brown, if you're curious.
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* Orgrim of ''Film/WarCraft2016'' has bald head, and he's nicknamed "Doomhammer" for a very good reason.

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* Orgrim of ''Film/WarCraft2016'' has a bald head, and he's nicknamed "Doomhammer" for a very good reason.
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* The original knucklehead himself, Curly Howard of ''Film/TheThreeStooges''. In real life, Howard was notoriously insecure about his shaved scalp, and he displayed a full head of hair both before and after his career as a Stooge (see his cameo as a sleeping passenger on a train in the 1947 short ''Hold That Lion!''; at first glance, it's hard to recognize him).
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* The sports teacher Mr Baxter from ''Series/GrangeHill''. Although he is very much a SternTeacher who stands no nonsense, he is liked by most of the pupils.
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* ''TabletopGame/WarhammerFantasy'': Amethyst Wizards, who practice the Lore of Death and are infamously CreepyGood, shave themselves from head to toe.
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* Plourr Illo, in the ''ComicBook/XWingRogueSquadron'' comics, at least until her arc. In said arc she starts growing it out, and in later comics she has a very short, boyish cut.

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* ''ComicBook/XWingRogueSquadron'': Plourr Illo, had this, until she grew her hair out anyway. She initially shaved her head and was easily the best unarmed fighter in the ''ComicBook/XWingRogueSquadron'' comics, at least until her arc. In said arc she starts growing it out, and in later comics she has a very short, boyish cut.Rogues.
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* ''Series/TheShield'': Vic Mackey, very much so. (Michael Chiklis shaved his head and worked out a lot for the role, and he's practically impossible to recognize as the same guy who played ''Series/TheCommish''.)
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* The bald black security guy from the ADT commercial (played by Creator/VingRhames )who stands guard in all weather and calmly tells two would-be burglars to take a hike.

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* The bald black security guy from the ADT commercial (played by Creator/VingRhames )who Creator/VingRhames) who stands guard in all weather and calmly tells two would-be burglars to take a hike.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheMask'': The Mask is bald but he is a unstoppable cartoonish superhero who is also a brilliant genius as he thinks new different ways of defeating his enemies by combining both his insanity and creative mind into different forms that he thinks are appropriate for the situation he's in so that he can use them to defeat his enemies or destroying anything they are using.
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He doesn't shave his hair, he bleaches it. He has short blond hair.


** Captain Rex keeps up with Anakin Skywalker's CrazyEnoughToWork plans on an almost daily basis despite being "only" a BadassNormal, and once had to [[spoiler:arrest a traitorous fallen Jedi General with only himself and his men around]], and yes, he shaves his head.
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Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease It is sufficient to say that bald people who are badasses do exist in {{Real Life}}, so it is {{Truth in Television}}.

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Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease '''Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease''' - It is sufficient to say that bald people who are badasses do exist in {{Real Life}}, RealLife, so it is {{Truth in Television}}.
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* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'' - though Dr. Eggman's baldness also qualifies as BaldOfEvil, he has proven himself heroic and awesome at times. In the [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehog Archie comic]] based on the games, he even expresses his fondness for and personal choice in the look by proclaiming that "bald is beautiful!"

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* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'' - though Dr. Eggman's baldness also qualifies as BaldOfEvil, he has proven himself heroic and awesome at times. In the [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehog Archie comic]] based on the games, he even expresses his fondness for and personal choice in the look by proclaiming that "bald is beautiful!"

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%%* Mr. Clean.

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%%* * For decades, Mr. Clean.Clean cleaning products' eponymous mascot has been a big muscular guy with a bald head who really wants to get your kitchen floor and counters clean.



* For decades, Mr. Clean cleaning products' eponymous mascot has been a big muscular guy with a bald head who really wants to get your kitchen floor and counters clean.
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* ''VideoGame/MinecraftDungeons'': At least one character skin falls into this trope.
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* In ''VideoGame/MafiaIII'', Lincoln's ''Revolutionary'' outfit has him dressed in a leather jacket over a black turtleneck sweater, some cool shades and a completely shaved head.

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