I wouldn't call it an obsession. There are some characteristics that we've come to associate with Pashtoon, even if they aren't necessarily Pashtoon in origin. Pakols are one. Rabab is another. Hey ... even blue shuttlecock burqas

You're not going to ask me to model that last item are you??

I also like the cartoon version of myself. I was the white beard for a day, then decided that I'll wait till I deserve that image, so for now I'm the black beard. He looks like a respectful guy. Someone whom you might give up your seat for.