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I wonder whether "baldness" is also a popular meme/topic in the United States. (In my country, many people make a joke about being bald.)

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Rebecca

Yeah! It's common in the United States to tease people and make fun of them for being "bald". Some bald people make jokes about it themselves. I'd say it is sensitive in some cases, like if someone loses their hair due to an illness, then people won't joke about that. Ex: My uncle is growing a beard, but he's bald on top, so his head looks upside down! Ex: Nice forehead.

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