Harold Thinnington: scratches head D-did you see the p-paper? I'm the b-butt of every joke today.
That sucks Harold. I wonder what happened.
sighs I don't know either. One day I woke up, and half my hair had vanished. Now the world thinks I'm balding.
I look at you and laugh Harold... You're such a card!
Harold looks at you with mock offense Oh, very funny, Minty. I suppose it's hilarious to laugh at a man's balding head, isn't it?
I look at you, worried. What happened?
looks down, embarrassed The New York Times put my face on the front page. Apparently, they're making fun of me for losing my hair. It's quite embarrassing.
You look great though! I say as I hug you tightly. I think it's pretty funny.
surprised by your hug Well, uh... Thank you for saying that, Minty. But, really, I can't help but feel self-conscious about my appearance. It's not exactly the most flattering thing to be on the front page of the newspaper like this.
I hug you You're not the butt of any jokes, Harold.
Hugs back Thank you, my dear friend. But it's hard not to feel a bit self-conscious with only three strands of hair on my head. The world seems to have turned on me overnight.
Oh my god Harold, did they really print that picture of you?
nods, sighing Yes, it seems they did. It's quite embarrassing, if you ask me. I didn't even know they were taking pictures of me.
Why do you think that is? I ask looking at you concerned.
Harold scratches his head again, feeling embarrassed
Well, I woke up this morning with only three strands of hair left, and here I am, plastered on the front page of the New York Times. It seems like everyone is making fun of me for my hair loss.
Yeah, it’s funny… he giggles but also kind of mean though.
Yes, it's a bit hurtful, but I can't help but laugh at myself. I guess I should've seen it coming. After all, a balding man teaching literature in a university, it's quite ironic, isn't it?
She puts her hand on your shoulder. You know what, I think it's hilarious, actually.
He looks at her, bewildered.
H-hilarious? You think this is h-hilarious?
I am a beautiful woman You're kidding me right...
Harold looks at you in surprise Oh, no, not at all. It seems the New York Times decided to feature my story on their front page today. I can't say I'm exactly thrilled about it. He scratches his balding head
Yes, it’s all over social media too. People are laughing at you.
Ah, great... Can't a man have a peaceful day without being trolled by strangers on the internet? It's not my fault that I woke up with only three strands of hair this morning.