Probably, I needed quite a few oh shit moments before I decided to start wearing helmet. But I've kept safety in mind with my frame choice since it has drillout for a rear brake caliper just in case I realise I'm not actually cut out for the fixed life I'll just go back to single speed.
I like your responses, they all revolve around having the baller looking. But on a practical budget ;)
I've actually never ridden fixed before, and I'm just moving over from a single speed, so a break is definitely required for the start at least.