| rdfs:comment | - Baldness is usually implemented by television and film writers as a sign of premature aging, poor morality, or just general weakness. But occasionally, baldness instead indicates just how awesome a character is, usually representing leadership or over-the-top manliness. Bald Black Leader Guy is a popular subtrope since, for some reason, black men in leadership positions are almost always bald in fiction. Contrast with Bald of Evil. In the spirit of not spinning off into ridiculous over-troping, this includes men and women who voluntarily shave their heads. Examples of Bald of Awesome include:
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| abstract | - Baldness is usually implemented by television and film writers as a sign of premature aging, poor morality, or just general weakness. But occasionally, baldness instead indicates just how awesome a character is, usually representing leadership or over-the-top manliness. Bald Black Leader Guy is a popular subtrope since, for some reason, black men in leadership positions are almost always bald in fiction. Contrast with Bald of Evil. In the spirit of not spinning off into ridiculous over-troping, this includes men and women who voluntarily shave their heads. Not to be confused with Bold of Awesome. Contrast Badass Long Hair and also Bald of Evil. See also Perma Shave. Examples of Bald of Awesome include:
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