And now for something completely different

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The discussion revolves around the topic of beards, particularly in the context of the World Beard Championships. Participants share their thoughts on various beard styles, personal experiences with facial hair, and humorous anecdotes related to beards and grooming practices.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for participating in the World Beard Championships and share links to the event.
  • There are humorous references to historical beard styles and the desire to emulate them, such as wanting mutton chops or beards that can be tucked into a belt.
  • Several participants share personal anecdotes about their beards, including experiences with shaving for jobs and the reactions of family members to their facial hair.
  • Some participants express feelings of inadequacy regarding their own beards compared to those seen in the championship.
  • There are playful exchanges about the concept of "merkins" and their relation to beards, with some participants making jokes about the term.
  • One participant suggests the idea of sculpting facial hair into artistic shapes, linking it to topiary art.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a mix of agreement on the enjoyment of beards and the humorous aspects of grooming, but also showcases differing opinions on styles and personal grooming experiences. No consensus is reached on the best beard style or the appropriateness of certain terms used in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal grooming experiences and job requirements that influence their beard styles, indicating a variety of social and professional contexts that affect their choices.

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Individuals interested in facial hair culture, grooming practices, or those looking for a light-hearted discussion about beards may find this thread engaging.

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christ, guys used to walk around with these things all the time in the 1800s!

That one guy makes me want to go out and shoot a big buffalo.
 
I want mutton chops!
 
Cyrus said:
I want mutton chops!

Lamb chops are more tender. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
:smile: You're right, it's completely different! :biggrin:

Hmm...I think you should try for the look in the second photo. :biggrin:
I don't like the curly stuff.

I like this one - http://www.worldbeardchampionships.com/gunnar.html .

I've always wanted a beard that I could tuck into my belt - like Gimli. :biggrin:
 
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Weird. With a beard.
 
I am so unworthy :cry:
Those are some awesome beards!
 
I feel strangely inadequate with my box-beard now :frown:
 
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Hootenanny said:
I feel strangely inadequate with my box-beard now :frown:
You need to submit your picture. :approve:
 
  • #11
Astronuc said:
I don't like the curly stuff.

I like this one - http://www.worldbeardchampionships.com/gunnar.html .

I've always wanted a beard that I could tuck into my belt - like Gimli. :biggrin:

That would be fun indeed, currently I am working in a clean room, I think the clean room police shutter every time I gown up!
 
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Integral said:
That would be fun indeed, currently I am working in a clean room, I think the clean room police shutter every time I gown up!
I was looking for job on an offshore oil rig, and I had to shave and cut my hair, because an oil soaked beard and hair were considered unsafe. That was May, 1981. I shaved for about 1 or 2 weeks, then I ended up getting a construction job onshore, so I stopped shaving. My kids have never seen me without a beard. Before that I had a beard from August '77 through mid May '81.

I might be excluded from some jobs or industrial sites in which respirators or gas (face) masks are required.
 
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I shaved it off in ~'92, having had a beard since the late '70s. My wife had never seen me without a beard. I shaved, she screamed.. BUT IT BACK ON! Needless to say I have not shaved since. :smile:
 
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that's gross
 
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for the record, me 2yr ago, I haven't changed much.

pic12.jpg
 
  • #18
oedipa maas said:
Hey Astronuc, have you ever considered membership in the Flowing Hair Club For Scientists?

http://www.improbable.com/category/lfhcfs-hair-club/
Hmmmm. I'm not much for clubs.

My hair is a little shorter than Integral's, but then I trimmed it a couple of months ago to get rid of split ends. :rolleyes:

Nice photo, Integral! Looking very distinguished.
 
  • #19
Hootenanny said:
I feel strangely inadequate with my box-beard now :frown:

I thought that we left our mention of merkins back in Franzbear. :rolleyes:
 
  • #20
Danger said:
I thought that we left our mention of merkins back in Franzbear. :rolleyes:
:smile: You won't be getting a picture of that! :rolf:
 
  • #21
'merkins?

What have Americans got to do with this brouhaha?
 
  • #22
jim mcnamara said:
What have Americans got to do with this brouhaha?

:smile:

Red-blooded, God-fearin' 'merkins!
 
  • #23
You'll have to consult a dictionary. Merkin = box-beard.

Astro, I just had me an idea. Given the popularity of topiary art, you could sculpt your facial foliage into the semblance of a really fine sheep. :rolleyes:
 

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