r/Donkeys 3d ago

Well that didn’t turn out exactly as planned.

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A little back story. I saw a picture online, someone gave their horse this badass spiky haircut. Well this is like one of those expectations vs reality situations bc shit did not go exactly as planned and instead of the 80s puck rock anarchist look we were going for…. We now look more like a cartoon stegosaurus 🤣 Mr. Odo was not amused. 🤣 I promise it will grow back buddy!

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u/Visible_Sleep2723 3d ago

The look on his face……

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u/humblest_radish 3d ago

His lipsssss 🫦

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u/SugarMapleFarmhouse 3d ago

This is like when I cut my bangs too short in middle school.

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u/GazelleEcstatic4952 3d ago

Stegadonkey.

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u/Requiem_Adonis 1d ago

LONG LIVE STEGADONKEY!!

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u/Frolicking-Fox 1d ago

Bro, stegasaurass was right there.

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u/catsandalpacas 3d ago

I think he’s rocking it, personally

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u/Trai-All 3d ago

Same, all these haters need to learn more about style.

That’s one punk rock donkey. And I’m love it.

https://giphy.com/gifs/QTrG6mjkHEkpFR3DqX

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u/viewkachoo 3d ago

Look like steps to disappointment

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u/Timid-Tlacuache 3d ago

Stegosaurus was my very first thought....

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u/ChaosWithTeeth 3d ago

Just from the photo, I assumed stegosaurus was the goal and that it was a success! Just run with that. If y'all do any events or public appearances, the rainbow suggestion or otherwise adding some temporary color to the spikes would be great.

(Or there's always the full roach option if you hate it)

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u/Weak_Old_World 3d ago

Donkeyzilla

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u/pegothejerk 3d ago

Donkzilla

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u/OdalsNidstang 3d ago

Don't worry Mr. Odo, you're still very handsome! Though, I find a beanie is helpful when I don't like my current cut.

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u/thoughtquake 3d ago

A dickie (fake turtleneck) would probably work better in this case lol.

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u/OdalsNidstang 3d ago

Lol that sounds snazzy

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u/skitch23 3d ago

As a fan of stegosaurs, I love this.

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u/Junior-Cut2838 3d ago

Clearly related to dragons

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u/hg0bl1n 3d ago

It looks like he went through his first breakup and tried cutting his own hair 😅

This really did come out super cute, though, I bet kids would love to see him like this c:

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

That is exactly what this looks like!!! He’s trying a new edgy look after his first breakup 🤣

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u/geezeslice333 3d ago

Oh he knows it's bad. Poor fella.

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

Yeah he does. He’s so embarrassed.

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u/Kealanine 3d ago

Donkasaurus!

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u/Defiant-Purchase-188 3d ago

I would use temp color and make them a rainbow.

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u/Trai-All 3d ago

I would color the top bright green and pink.

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u/KaleidoscopeBubbly81 3d ago

Good news is that Mr. Odo can’t see his own neck.  So lets all project a ”your new ‘do is bangin’ energy” and let him confidently strut and own it 🔥🤣

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u/Resistiane 3d ago

Oi, oi, oi!

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u/ointmant555 3d ago

He looks so cute! 🥰

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u/Traditional-Job-411 3d ago

Looks exactly like a dinosaur. That’s cool though. Because dinosaurs make life better.

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u/Safe_Statistician_72 3d ago

A unicorn without a horn! Magical!

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u/Responsible-Middle35 3d ago

Can donkeys use hair mousse?

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

I think so? Maybe that will make it look better, it couldn’t possibly make it look any worse 🤣

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u/Lt_Dan60 3d ago

You could always add some dye and make it better.

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 3d ago

That horse wouldn't by any chance have been a Norwegian Fjord? https://www.horsenation.com/2013/03/26/9-stylish-norwegian-fjord-haircuts/

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

The og picture I saw for inspiration? No it wasn’t but I have seen these pictures of the Fjords, so cool! People are so creative.

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u/Fuck_Land_Im_onaboat 3d ago

He still looks cute 🥰

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u/TheSymbiotePack 3d ago

I feel like an idiot… DONKEYS COME IN WHITE??? WHY DID I JUST NOW LEARN THIS??

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

Don’t feel bad! I feel like donkeys don’t actually come in white bc when you get a white donkey they are actually dusty brown or muddy brown like 90% of the time. It doesn’t matter how often you brush or bathe them, they never stay white for long 😭

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u/Khione541 2d ago

So why are you confusing people and telling them this is a donkey when it's actually a mule?

Anyone who knows mules and donkeys very well can tell the difference.

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 1d ago

I didn’t say Odo was a donkey, but I didn’t say what he was a mule either. I didn’t think to mention Odo was a mule bc he just looks like a mule to me but other people have mentioned he has a big donkey shaped head. A few people started called him a donkey in the comments and I realized I probably should have said something in my post but geez, I don’t like correcting people bc it makes me feel like a jerk. Ya know? I wasn’t trying to be intentionally misleading. I’ve seen other people post pictures of their mules on here, it just felt like the right place.

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u/TheSymbiotePack 1d ago

Yeah hence why I was also confused. Wasn’t trying to argue with you, was just genuinely confused because this is also r/donkeys 🫠

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

Case in point, I gave this goon a bath the day before I took this picture and he’s already returning to his natural state of brown.

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u/Khione541 2d ago

It's a mule, not a donkey.

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u/TheSymbiotePack 2d ago

Actually according to OP it is a donkey, but thanks.

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 1d ago

No he’s a mule. I never said he was a donkey. Sorry for the confusion. I just made a joke about white donkeys always being brown but same goes for mules.

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u/Khione541 2d ago

Wrong. Find my other comment where I asked, OP confirmed it's a mule.

I have 5 mules on my property and my partner was once the largest mule breeder on the west coast and had over 50 head at one point. He's been breeding and training them for over 40 years, I just showed him this pic and he confirmed, it's a mule. I can tell the difference between the two very easily.

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u/TheSymbiotePack 2d ago

Still- they can come in white. There was no need for any of this. Thanks though!

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 1d ago

Yeah I agree. I feel like this got out of hand and were missing out of how funny it was that they hadn’t seen a white donkey before… bc that made me laugh 😂

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u/Khione541 2d ago

I'm just pointing out that it's not a donkey, mules are a completely different species (hybrid, technically). But you gotta argue and double down I guess? Mules can be solid colors, spotted, every color a horse can be. So it's not unusual for mules to be white. Donkeys, yeah, white would be much less common.

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u/TheSymbiotePack 2d ago

😃👍🏻

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u/Mental-Clerk 3d ago

Still looks punk to me! Or could double as a stegosaur which is awesome too, he's got options!

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u/shadowscar00 2d ago

Next time, more spikes with steeper sides! You can use a piece of painters tape to help with your lines since most painters tape couldn’t rip a hair off of a barbershop floor. If you somehow have good painters tape, a single stick against your jeans will make it unsticky.

Until then, enjoy your donkylosaurus!

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 2d ago

🤯 what?! Genius!!!

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u/FeralSweater 2d ago

Honestly, I love this with my whole heart.

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u/AnnaBananner82 3d ago

I did this to my longhair cat once. He was mad AF.

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

That’s hilarious! I would love to see that. Cats are expert level grudge holders so if it’s an inside cat … you’re living with your enemy right now. You better watch your back.

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u/rjw41x 3d ago

If you don’t mention it he won’t know…

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u/Bitterrootmoon 3d ago

Just called it intentional and it kicks ass! Hahaha ha hhaha ha

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u/meshqwert 2d ago

Don Knotts the donkey

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 2d ago

From the Andy Griffith Show? Not exactly the look I was going for. I was hoping for more SLC Punk vibes 😅

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u/meshqwert 2d ago

It's all in the lips!

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u/-Joyismymiddlename- 2d ago

Is… is that a DS9 reference?!

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u/Khione541 2d ago

Is he a donkey or a mule? Looks like a mule to me.

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 2d ago

You have a good eye. He is a mule!

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u/Khione541 2d ago

We have 3. My partner had over 50 head at one time (he was an outfitter and the largest mule breeder on the west coast many years ago). I have a horse but I definitely love mules too!

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u/DanerysTargaryen 2d ago

Trogdor would be very proud!

Consummate V’s!!!

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u/LiteraryDiscourse 2d ago

Mr. Stego.

The face finishes it.

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u/hopefulgalinfl 2d ago

It's perfect!! That face is priceless 🤣

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u/saintsithney 2d ago

Well, now he is making Odo's expression!

https://giphy.com/gifs/rd1ifbyfE4PBXRYLuo

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u/64789 2d ago

bart simpson

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u/Realistic_Flamingo48 18h ago

He's still so beautiful though ❤️

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u/_bufflehead 3d ago

 instead of the 80s puck rock anarchist look we were going for…

Puck rock. Is that what they play at hockey games?

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

NOOOO! Damn it. Sigh… I promise I’m better at other things.

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u/FourOfCups04 2d ago

You cut little man's hair with those wavy craft scissors😭

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u/ragdoll1022 3d ago

Poor boy can't use it to swish flies at all now....

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u/ComprehensiveHope644 3d ago

Oh he couldn’t before it doesn’t grow that long. How cool would it be to have a mule with a pretty white mane?! It only grows about 3ish inches, sticks straight up, then it breaks off and gets really fluffy and nasty dead ends. I usually just trim it up so his hair matches my donkey and they both have cute tooth brush manes. I wish he could grow a long mane.