mullet comeback
/ˈmʌlɪt ˈkʌmbæk/
CommonThe resurgence of the mullet hairstyle as a self-aware, ironic, or genuinely fashionable choice.
The 'comeback' framing implies self-awareness. Saying someone is part of the mullet comeback signals they are in on the joke, unlike someone who just has an old mullet.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | I got a mullet and honestly the mullet comeback is real, people keep complimenting it. | The person got the hairstyle and is surprised by the positive reception. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | saw three guys at the concert with mullets. the mullet comeback is not a joke. | Multiple sightings confirm the trend is real. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | my barber said mullets are his most requested cut now. we're really doing the mullet comeback. | A hairstylist confirming the trend has real demand. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Commenting on someone rocking a modern mullet intentionally.
- Discussing the trend of retro hairstyles coming back.
- Someone just got a mullet and is clearly in on the joke.
Do not use it when
- Someone has a mullet from the 1980s with no self-awareness.
- You just mean any haircut revival.
Origin and context
The mullet's revival as a self-aware fashion choice gained traction in the early 2020s, partly driven by TikTok and the broader trend of Gen Z reclaiming 1980s and 1990s aesthetics.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- medium
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