You people who say they are dirty and gross are so fucking ignorant. You don't know a thing about them, and have probly never seen 'em either. They are only dirty and nasty if you don't take care of them, and most people take car of them unless they are true rastafarians and never interfere with their hair. But anyway, it is a really fun hairstyle to have, I've had mine for just over a year and they are awesome. Definately go to dreadheadhq.com, they have lots of tips and they have a kit you can buy with everything you need to get dreads. Check it out.
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Doctor: Well Rudolph we finally figured out what makes your nose red.
Rudolph: Is it pixy dust or Leprechaun tails?
Doctor: No - it's a tumor.
Rudolph: You mean like a magical Christmas tumor?
Doctor: No a malignant tumor, the base of which is lodged deep within your brain.
Rudolph: Oh... like a happy, special-
Doctor: You're going to die.