Movember

OK, let's talk about it. The elephant in the room- Movember.We've all seen those beards (or clean-shaven faces) turn into moustaches on the men's faces (possibly some of the women's too... just taking a month off from waxing?) And let's be honest, most men don't improve their appearance with a moustache. This isn't 1976. And those women who claim to love Movember...who are you trying to impress? Seriously, it's got to be someone...
I think we can all agree, the idea of raising awareness and money for men's cancers is fantastic, but do we really need to don lip sweaters? Many people aren't aware of all the different moustaches that exist... let me help you with this website which is a really good example of types of moustaches, and what men think they look like, versus what they actually look like.

Last year Brandon didn't participate in the terribly unfortunate "holiday" of Movember because he was involved in job interviews. This year he's got a job...and a moustache. It didn't start as a moustache however. At first it was a beard. And what a beard it was!

Thanksgiving, but could also pass for Brandon's whaling application

Halloween- he was a lumber jack, because it's the only thing that made sense

Do you see that thing? It took over his face. So, close to the end of October, he decided to shave the beard (breaking a Mo' Bro rule) into a moustache. And in typical Brandon fashion it had to make a statement.

This picture is a bit blurry but the only evidence I have of his handlebar moustache

This was no ordinary moustache folks! This was a full-on horseshoe moustache! Reaching all the way down to the sides of his chin. Does it remind you of anyone? (besides his dad?)

 You may have gone with Hulk Hogan...

Or possibly even John Travolta...?

But as soon as I saw it, I knew what Brandon was going for...

The Lorax!!

Right, Brandon? ... Brandon? Hmmmm, seems not.

That horsehoe only lasted a couple of weeks though before shit got serious! And by serious, I just mean into a regular kind of moustache. This is where we're at now.

This also happens to be Brandon's "I've got a moustache" expression. Fitting.

Movember has become a wide-spread event, perhaps even bordering on being added into the dictionary like other slang/made-up words have been known to do? It's obvious I can't fight it. My revolution I organized died out years ago, so if you can't beat 'em, join 'em right?

Waldo was inspired to don a moustache for at least a day or so in November, to show his support. And if you don't have a tattoo to draw on, why not give this a shot?

So there you have it folks, the story of Brandon's Movember support and alternatives for those who don't want to, or can't, grow a moustache. Don't say I've never been helpful.

Welcome Mustachio

Welcome my boyfriend to the blogging world!  Under the screen name, Mustachio, he plans to compete with my world domination of blogging while discussing his favourite lip sweater wearing celebs, his WoW progress and his reluctant reviews of the chick flicks I plan to expose him to!  Go visit him over at www.moustachemutiny.blogspot.com where you can read his virgin blog post as well as his sudo profile picture....of Tom Selleck!

Beard Comb

Following the post on beards and how...ummm.... pedophile looking they are, Brandon decided to stop shaving.  I'm not sure if it was just because, or if he read the post and decided to annoy me.  Either way, the beard is a-growing!  It's almost been a week and it's coarse, thick and calico in colour.

yes this post is all about this little comb!

Then, the other day he found his trimming comb.  And oh what fun that's been.  He carries it with him everywhere around the house.  Like a young child and his "blankie", this comb is his new toy.  He taps tables with it, combs his face, his hair, runs the tangs over his teeth, tries to brush my hair and uses it as a pointer.  Basically, whatever he can do with this tiny black comb he does.  He thinks it makes his beard smoother and not as rough on my face.  I can't confirm nor deny this as I don't know that it really makes much of a difference.  But he's happy- and that makes me happy.

In fact, he's so happy the other day he was doing a skip/slow gallop down the hallway.  It was cute, but I couldn't help be reminded of the Maxwell House commercial with the really happy little girl.  Not that he looked like a little blonde girl...

Beards & Facial Hair

collegehumor.com

I think this above picture accurately depicts what every 20 something male thinks in their heads when they want to grow a beard.  The other 3 points of view are also accurate.  What is it about the beard that makes men think they look fantastic?  Is it truly the 12-year-old self in the back of their minds egging them on?

"self you can grow a beard.  People will now know how mature and manly you are.  Congratulations on growing this fine facial hair."

This is really quite scary for the girlfriends and wives out there.  We see our men not shave for a couple days/weeks (or in Brandon's case a day) and a little bit of worry piques in our minds.

"he wouldn't be growing a beard, right?  It's just a (few) day(s).  He got busy.  He knows how dirty beards typically look on men...right?"

Very few men can pull off a beard. I would give Santa the exception here- his beard is a requirement of the job. Otherwise, men out there, please don't think you look good with a beard.  You probably don't.

Movember

The purpose: Men grow dirty, 80's inspired pedophile moustaches in support of men's health and most specifically, prostate cancer.  From November 1-30 they grow these upper lip hairs and gain as much money for cancer research and raise awareness with moustaches.

The reality: Men grow dirty 80's inspired pedophile moustaches and say they support men's health.  From November 1-30 they grow these upper lip hairs and ask for no money for cancer research and look like 80's pornstars with moustaches.

Movember has a few rules (according to the Movember Canada website http://ca.movember.com/news/view/id/2212/category/local/):
1. "Mo Bros" must begin with a clean shaven face on November 1
2. They must grow a moustache for the entire month of November
3. They cannot connect their "mos" to their sideburns- as this would make it a beard
4. They cannot connect the handlebars to their chins- as this would make it a goatee
5. Each "Mo Bro" must conduct himself as a country gentleman

While the idea is a good one, and the cause is most definitely a good one- the men around us begin to grow what they can in an uncommon fashion and disgusting the women in their lives.  A reader of this blog came up with an excellent suggestion for the women who must endure the men in their lives sporting the 'stache: for the entire month of November women everywhere should refuse to shave their legs.  Our way of supporting men's health and prostate cancer!  Why can't we jump on board too?

Women worldwide- unite!  To show our support for men's health!  Resist shaving for the remainder of the month and pass around the word.  We too can help support and create awareness for cancer research.  Why didn't we think of this for our breast cancer month?

Leave it to men to come up with an idea like Movember.

Thankfully, this year Brandon is not participating in Movember, but he sure did last year.  And oh what a treat it was for me.