Would Kirsten really have had bangs?

[julliams]

Being an Aussie I am having a little giggle about the word "bangs". Where did it come from? We call it a "fringe" here and I can see where that term came from but "bangs"????? Anyone know the origin of the name?

Juliette

[GreyMyst]

Originally posted by Juliette:
Being an Aussie I am having a little giggle about the word "bangs". Where did it come from? We call it a "fringe" here and I can see where that term came from but "bangs"????? Anyone know the origin of the name?

Juliette

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I googled it and this is what I got.

http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/inde...?date=19990112

It's one of those very distinctly American words. You call diapers "nappies" though, so we are even. [img]wink.gif[/img]

I use bangs when I am dealing with mostly Americans and fringe when I suspect using bangs may get me wailed on. heh.

[julliams]

Cool - thanks Sara,
Juliette

[moderator]

I think what I find historically inaccurate is the type/amount of bangs. Even if people had bangs during these eras, these are more '80s style bangs. This type of haircut was very popular when the dolls were released. I had the same haircut as Molly (including sideburns cut--ew!). But if you look at the hairstyles of their (Samantha's, Molly's and Kirsten's) friends and family members in the books, those usually look more "historically accurate."

I read Reminisce all of the time--it has photos from many generations--and have never seen this type of hairstyle on any person. It seems to be more of an "'80s cut."