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Brian Damage · 09-30-2004, 11:01 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2284783.stm

The last natural blondes will die out within 200 years, scientists believe.
A study by experts in Germany suggests people with blonde hair are an endangered species and will become extinct by 2202.

Researchers predict the last truly natural blonde will be born in Finland - the country with the highest proportion of blondes.

The frequency of blondes may drop but they won't disappear

Prof Jonathan Rees, University of Edinburgh
But they say too few people now carry the gene for blondes to last beyond the next two centuries.

The problem is that blonde hair is caused by a recessive gene.

In order for a child to have blonde hair, it must have the gene on both sides of the family in the grandparents' generation.

Dyed rivals

The researchers also believe that so-called bottle blondes may be to blame for the demise of their natural rivals.

They suggest that dyed-blondes are more attractive to men who choose them as partners over true blondes.

Bottle-blondes like Ann Widdecombe may be to blame

But Jonathan Rees, professor of dermatology at the University of Edinburgh said it was unlikely blondes would die out completely.

"Genes don't die out unless there is a disadvantage of having that gene or by chance. They don't disappear," he told BBC News Online.

"The only reason blondes would disappear is if having the gene was a disadvantage and I do not think that is the case.

"The frequency of blondes may drop but they won't disappear."

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-30-2004, 11:03 PM

Interesting...I have brown hair. I'm such a loser

Dutabi84 · 09-30-2004, 11:07 PM

"Ha ha!"

Lady T · 09-30-2004, 11:07 PM

Fair people need to unite and breed

Hollow · 09-30-2004, 11:08 PM

blondes rule. black hair is better, but blondes rule. we're getting rarer.

*MIBabe03* · 09-30-2004, 11:29 PM

I'm a brunette, I guess I'm in the clear then.

Kitt · 10-01-2004, 12:17 AM

Blondes are so sexy.

Chambers · 10-01-2004, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by safety pin
blondes rule. black hair is better, but blondes rule. we're getting rarer.

Why did I think you had black or brown hair?

Kay Scarpetta · 10-01-2004, 07:23 AM

I'm a red head... well.. naturally, I'm dark brown.

robyrob · 10-01-2004, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chambers
Why did I think you had black or brown hair?

her blonde hair IS extinct - dye job.

:dinosaur:

Hollow · 10-01-2004, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chambers
Why did I think you had black or brown hair?

it's dyed.

EmoJoe · 10-01-2004, 04:06 PM

I have brownish-blondish. So I am safe or not?

TJL · 10-01-2004, 04:56 PM

Oh no! What are we going to do with all those dumb blonde jokes?

Chambers · 10-01-2004, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
Oh no! What are we going to do with all those dumb blonde jokes?

Start ones about redheads?

EmoJoe · 10-01-2004, 05:22 PM

2202...thats far enough away...we'll probably all be dead and buried

09-30-2004, 11:01 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Blondes to become extinct http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2284783.stm The last natural blondes will die out within 200 years, scientists believe. A study by experts in Germany suggests people with blonde hair are an endangered species and will become extinct by 2202. Researchers predict the last truly natural blonde will be born in Finland - the country with the highest proportion of blondes. The frequency of blondes may drop but they won't disappear Prof Jonathan Rees, University of Edinburgh But they say too few people now carry the gene for blondes to last beyond the next two centuries. The problem is that blonde hair is caused by a recessive gene. In order for a child to have blonde hair, it must have the gene on both sides of the family in the grandparents' generation. Dyed rivals The researchers also believe that so-called bottle blondes may be to blame for the demise of their natural rivals. They suggest that dyed-blondes are more attractive to men who choose them as partners over true blondes. Bottle-blondes like Ann Widdecombe may be to blame But Jonathan Rees, professor of dermatology at the University of Edinburgh said it was unlikely blondes would die out completely. "Genes don't die out unless there is a disadvantage of having that gene or by chance. They don't disappear," he told BBC News Online. "The only reason blondes would disappear is if having the gene was a disadvantage and I do not think that is the case. "The frequency of blondes may drop but they won't disappear."

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10-01-2004, 05:22 PM	#15
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	2202...thats far enough away...we'll probably all be dead and buried