Ronon's hair

[Wombatbaby]

I don't think Teal'c ever explained why he grew hair, or the golden worm on his chin. I just remember O'Neill asking with a puzzled look on his face "Teal'c, what's with the hair?" and his chin worm, I am not sure if that Judge's bad idea or not.

Actually, CJ had the small beard in season 4 after saving Thor. Daniel gave a curious look, but Jack stopped him from commenting. In season 8, after Jack was revived, he asked 'What's with the hair?' and never received an answer.

*Wakes in a daze* What the...? Oh no! My Inner Geek is getting lose! Must Stop Geekyness!!

[McKaysLady]

I'm surprised that your little face wasn't crying too. ;0D

[McKaysLady]

How can Rodney call him "the Caveman" now? ;0D

[lirenel]

How can Rodney call him "the Caveman" now? ;0D

Actually, that could be an interesting way of introducing the new hair!

McKay: *notices lack o'dreds and sputters* Wha...? Oh my gosh, what...
Ronon: What?
McKay: Your hair! Where did it go? It's all...not there!
Ronon: *rolls his eyes and walks away*
Sheppard: Maybe he got tired of you referring to him as "The Caveman"
McKay: Oh, and 'Chewie' was so much better?
*banterbanterbanter*
Sheppard: What do you think happened to the hair, Teyla?
Teyla: I believe Dr. Zelenka mentioned chewing gum and the children on M7G-677...

[Freekzilla]

I say, to account for the new do, that he should somehow be close to an explosion and it burns off a large part of his dreads. With no way of fixing it, he decides to cut them off. Then, have it part of a bonding moment where someone, say Rodney, gets to cut them off. It could also be used as a moment where Ronon sheds his "Hunted Rebellious Warrior" past and finally fully embraces his new home and family. If done right, it could be a really good bonding moment for the team and cast. They could even make the dreads to have some sort of meaning to Ronon, like a "badge of honor" for Satedans, like, perhaps, only the top warrior could have them, or something like that. This way, in cutting them off, he would be symbolically cutting away his past and his horrors. And in having one of the team members doing the cutting, would be really fitting.

[ShadowMaat]

He cuts of his dreads for charity- the Satedan Orphans Organization or something.

[Freekzilla]

Ah, but they'd be alien corn rows! That'd make them exotic!

Then why have corn rows? Instead, why not have potato rows, or perhaps pumpkin rows, or even wheat rows? lol. *tongue in cheek*

[CalmStorm]

Then why have corn rows? Instead, why not have potato rows, or perhaps pumpkin rows, or even wheat rows? lol. *tongue in cheek*

Why must there be rows at all?

[prion]

If you haven't seen already, pictures of Jason with short hair here:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....ostcount=39189

[wheresmyfroggy]

If you haven't seen already, pictures of Jason with short hair here:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....ostcount=39189

Is that a pink razor he's holding? Maybe that should be part of the character transformation. Although it could overshadow the lost dreads.

Mckay: "Ronon! What happened to your- wait a second. Is that a *pink* razor? What the heck is up with you? Stealing Teyla's phone, shame on you!"
Teyla: "I believe he stole it from Dr. Zelenka."
*everyone turns to Dr. Z*
Zelenka: "What? I've been told it brings out my eyes!"

[Yay4CarsonBeckett]

I get the distinct feeling that tptb are reading this thread with great interest LOL.

[SaberBlade]

I can't i'm liking his new style.

That said, it's not a great angle because you can't really see it proper, it just looks to be a big ball of hair on his head so i'm hoping that when it's combed or styled differently i'll be able to make a more observed decision.

[Alipeeps]

Where's Ronan gonna keep his spare knives???? ((shudders))

Oh noes! Good point!

Not a big deal I'm sure he'll look fine though since I don't look for that. Still I'm sure they are getting frustrated with him making decisions without talking to them first.

As said above, he did ask first. According to JM's blog he asked if he could lose the dreads and, after a conference with Jason and his hair consultant (or some such!) they agreed he could cut them off as long as he kept them and that they could be sewn back on prior to filming on Season 5. From what JM said, Ronon has to have dreads in the first ep of Season 5 because the story will be picking up from right after the events of the Season 4 finale (like with First Strike and Adrift).

It would seem odd to cut them off and then spend 4 hours having them re-attached, then taking them off, then having them re-attached. Nothing is impossible though. You would think that if the look were that important and they planned on keeping it for the entire season, that they could accommodate him with a wig and not a 4 hour proceedure.

AFAIK at the top if this thread it says (from Mallozzi's blog) that he did ask, and after consideration, was told that he could cut them, as long as he kept the dreads, at which point they would decide what to do in the season opener, which would be the conclusion to the usual cliff-hanger.

JM corrected himself and said it wasn't a 4 hour procedure to sew the dreads back on - it would actuall take a few days! From my understanding, it wouldn't be a case of attaching the dreads each day.. they would be sewn on and stay on for as long as needed. If you've ever watched Red Dwarf.. Craig Charles had the dreads (which he hated!) sewn on at the beginning of filming and kept them until filming finished. It would effectively be.. well, not so much a wig.. more like a weave I guess...

Thankfully, my 'bestie' is going to Collectormania, she can send me photos! So Jealous

Me too! I'll be able to share photos on Saturday evening! *bounces*

Is that a pink razor he's holding? Maybe that should be part of the character transformation. Although it could overshadow the lost dreads.

Mckay: "Ronon! What happened to your- wait a second. Is that a *pink* razor? What the heck is up with you? Stealing Teyla's phone, shame on you!"
Teyla: "I believe he stole it from Dr. Zelenka."
*everyone turns to Dr. Z*
Zelenka: "What? I've been told it brings out my eyes!"

Hey. If the photos on JM's blog are anything to go by, Jason probably bought the Razr to match his pink cadillac!

[Ranlier]

Had anyone considered that Sheppard might get him into the US Air Force? He is an experienced soldier with refugee status (homeland obliterated). I think he'd make a fine officer.

It would explain the lack of facial hair/dreadlocks (military regulations) as well as just being bad ass.

[CalmStorm]

Had anyone considered that Sheppard might get him into the US Air Force? He is an experienced soldier with refugee status (homeland obliterated). I think he'd make a fine officer.

It would explain the lack of facial hair/dreadlocks (military regulations) as well as just being bad ass.

That seems highly unlikely.