Friday, January 10, 2014

Of Beards And Men



I've had beards on the brain lately and that eventually led to a beard on my face. Not the grizzliest of beards mind you, my facial hair has always been a bit odd. Half of my facial hair is blonde, despite my dark brown head of hair. I never could grow a decent beard, though I did grow the nappiest goatee you ever did see during the tail end of my senior year in high school. I've always been a bit like my fictitious hero, Napoleon Dynamite. I was always super jealous of anyone in high school that could grow a nice beard or mustache. I totally have beard envy.

LUCKY! (Source)


Jared Hess (Director and Co-Writer of Napoleon Dynamite) with actor Jon Heder

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From soul patch...

...too full on beard! His wife, Jerusha, co-writer of all the Hess films, seems pretty thrilled about Jared's awesome beard!

On another note, I really like what Peter Jackson has done with the dwarves in The Hobbit movies. Each dwarf has a unique look with a unique beard to boot; proving that you don't need a huge honkin' 3 foot long beard to be considered a true dwarf. All you need is, at the very least, a few sprigs of facial hair. I may not have the fullest of beards, but by Jove, it's a beard fit for a dwarf!


When I first read The Hobbit I couldn't tell Nili from Gili, or Bofur from Gofur for that matter. In my mind's eye they were all just a bunch of dwarves, all with the standard dwarfy beard. They're pretty much identical in the original cartoon as well. No donut beard experiment going on here.


Since my wife isn't the biggest fan of my new facial plumage, I'm afraid it'll just have to go. Soon I'll be back to my baby face self again and I can expect to be called "buddy", "hey kid", "young man" and I've even been called "sweetheart" and "little one". Please, never ever refer to a grown man with such terms! Unless that man is your husband or boyfriend these terms are just downright hurtful!



  "it's like kissing a bush!"
         



My sister Percie was recently wed to a wonderful bearded man. He's quite the musician, so be sure to check out Rob's band L'Anarchriste and their latest album "Giant" on Kickstarter!

Laura of Boo Bobby suggested I catalogue some portraits with my toys before the beard goes down the sink and is lost forever. What a grand idea! 


 Shave that face, human scum!

       










Real men take care of there own, beard or no beard.


The beard came off and I went just mustache for a day!

It's not a hotdog mirror, but it's close enough.



The lip brow



The walrus


If I didn't mention your blog then I don't know whether or not you or one you love has a beard. Throw in a link below and I'll add you to the Bearded Blogger Greats! Mustaches count!



11 comments:

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    I am definitely NOT a gloriously-bearded fellow. I can only grow a mangy looking goatee that doesn't fill in properly on my right-hand side. so I actually have to shave the left side MORE so the right side doesn't look all empty and naked and weird. But thank you for thinking of me.

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    1. Great beard or not you're one great blogger and just an all around great guy! I think your bear looks great. not everyone can grow a full pn beard, myself included, but you pull off the goatee very nicely. By the way, I'm excited to see your new blog, it's gonna be awesome!

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    2. Oh, an that comic strip, LOL! Love it!

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  2. I'm working on the full beard. How else am I supposed to keep my face warm?

    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wzKJ_sbmCsFutCYJ2BP2ZD7M_lSpzoyFqjtqF-d_tB4?feat=directlink

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    1. Dude, you have a great beard! It's a gift my friend. Cherish it!

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  3. I used to sport a nice goatee years gone by when I was much younger and thinner lol.

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    1. You should try it out again! They say beards get better with age. :)

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  4. I hate to say it but you have a total baby face! Don't worry though, you'll appreciate it in about 10-15 years! LOL.

    Thanks for your comments on my Lego room. I inadvertently deleted one of them instead of replying so here I am and found your mustache evolution. Awesome.

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    1. I agree, I could totally pass for a high schooler, LOL! I suppose I should be grateful. My wife likes my baby face, so what more can I ask for?

      Your LEGO room is just amazing! I've dreamed of having my own LEGO room for as long as I can remember and your room is a great inspiration. I hope to get around to creating a LEGO stand for my spaceship and I'll be sure to give you credit. Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. "Of Beards and Men"....a book, a website, a portrait project by artist and photographer Joseph D.R. OLeary. Check it out at www.ofbeardsandmen.com

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    1. Huh, I was just playing on words. I had no idea it was a legit book! Cool! Thanks for the link Joseph! :)>

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