(NEXSTAR) — Whether or not you know the name of this haircut, you’ve definitely seen it before. It’s something like a bowl-cut-meets-a-Caesar-cut and it’s hugely popular among young Latinos, especially in California, Texas and Florida. You guessed it, it’s the Edgar cut .
But as beloved as the hairstyle is, it isn’t without controversy.
If you find one of these outside your home, call police
Recently, a Texas business owner sparked outrage after an “anti-Edgar” meme was posted to the official Facebook and Instagram pages for his restaurant. The photo featured a big “X” drawn over a boy with the hairstyle and read, “NO EDGARS.” The San Antonio restaurant also captioned the photo: “Should we ban chili bowl/Edgars?”
While some viewed the meme as a harmless joke — including owner Ricky Ortiz, who identifies as Mexican-American — many others took offense, considering the hairstyle is culturally linked with Latinos.
“Imagine discriminating [against] your own customers,” wrote one Instagram user. “LOL you live in an ‘Edgar’ city. This is the new form of racism.”…