My moustache is older than most of the people who read this blog, I think—I started growing it in 1970 and, except for a 2-year hiatus while I was in the seminary, it has been on my upper lip since then. I have at various times had a beard, but not now for many years (maybe 15—my ex wanted me to grow a goatee so I did, and as soon as I threw him out I shaved it off).
There seems to be an organisation called the American Mustache Institute (they even have a web site) that feels that having a beard is somehow suboptimal. Looking at the website I think it exists only to sell merchandise and is somewhat tongue-in-cheek. But the man in the video below doesn’t think so.
You might want to listen to this one with headphones if you’re in an office, as it gets a bit fraught in the end. But, I have every sympathy for the poor guy and would cheerfully remind him that facial hair is one resource that is truly renewable! Just eat lots of protein and eschew the razor.
Thanks to Towleroad for a laugh when I sorely needed it.
well now that’s amusing, though I could think of another reason other than the ones cited — “too pussy, your girlfriend won’t let you”. Um, who said every male with a beard has a girlfriend?
My beard has been around as long as my moustache, 22 uninterrupted years. It’s significantly whiter than it was when I started. But I have NO intention of ever shaving it off – especially if taunted by some group alleging my girlfriend made me do it.