You Have to See Jon Hamm's Floppy '90s Hair

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At an undisclosed point between the years 1996 and 1997, a confluence of greatness premiered on TV sets across the nation. We're referring to awkward dating game show The Big Date, hosted by Mark Walberg (who is not Mark Wahlberg). This very special episode featured actor/waiter Jon Hamm. At this point in his career, Hamm had the epitome of '90s white kid hair, with center part in full flop mode. On the show, he was passed over in favor of equally amazing bad hair cuts. Twice.

Ten years later, he'd be the one passing over Betty Draper on one of television's most revolutionary shows, so take that, Mary? At minute 2:08, the full-flop magic happens and 3:15 is about where you wish you never got into this whole mess (there's something about "fabulous foot massages" that will make you feel feelings). Jon is probably thinking the same thing.
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