The Goatee: Best of the Worst

We've blogged about beards, 'staches, and tonight we're going to closely examine the best of the absolute worst - otherwise known as - the goatee. A goatee, ladies and gents, is a beard formed by a tuft of hair on the chin or other interesting variations. Fun fact: the word originated from the tuft of hair seen on an adult goat. (Don't tell me this blog isn't educational).

Here are a few submitted to us - the best of the worst:

Exhibit A: The Fire Crotch Graduate
























Exhibit B: We're Glad This Is Only An Upper Body Shot























Exhibit C: I Puked On My Keyboard (No, seriously, I did)

Fuck A Flavor Saver

How often have you seen this type of campaign: Fuck-a-guy-with-a-mustache-to-help-fight-cancer? If you're like me, living in New York City, we see a lot of crazy shit every day - "some" (not me, Mom) might be guilty of taking a ride on a 'stache w/o even putting a good cause behind it. Are you guilty?

Well the editors at Asylum are joining Movember (a moustache growing charity event held during November each year) to raise money and awareness for men's health. See also: Mustaches vs. Cancer.

Here is a fabulous video on how the women of Asylum (e.g. Emily) (and you, you, & yes - YOU!) can help the cause with a simple, enjoyable solution. Check it out: HERE.

Suggest-A-Beard

On Facebook tonight, the site recommended that I become friends with this random stranger named, Adam. I clicked his pic - noticing his facial hair persuasion right away - and stumbled upon this picture of his sweet beard. I wish Facebook would send me more suggestions for potential friends who only rock awesome scruffage.

How could I resist posting?


Hi Adam. We've never met, but smile, you're on Build-a-Beard.

Best Beards For Halloween: LAST MINUTE

Ok beardos, so you're running out of time. Obv. It's like the week before Halloween-what the hell are you going to be? The thrift stores are picked and your Grandma knows you're thinking of raiding her closet and just going out partying in her housecoat and some fuzzy bunny slippers. Save yourself and your grandmother the embarrassment and go as:

Zach Galifianakis


(note: Build-A-Beard Enterprises, Inc., LLC, cannot condone FAKING THE GALIFIANAKIS BEARD. EVER. But if you're a lazy slob, and you are-this works.)

A member of Adam & The Ants...

...or what the fuck ever that guy is

And what the hell is

Ok, yeah, forget it, dude-you waited too long. We're gonna have to go simple on this one. So, for Halloween, dude? Just wear what you wear when you go out to pick up chicks:

Play on, bearded playa, and have a happy Halloween. By yourself. Drinking quarter waters. That's how you do.

Major League Beard Winners

While watching The Phillies come back late last night against The L.A. Dodgers for a 3-1 series lead, I couldn't help, but notice that when the Dodgers put in Hong-Chih Kuo as their relief pitcher - The Phillies wasted no time during the next inning. Philly saw the smooth, baby-faced L.A. pitcher and raised it.... via Chan Ho Park and his sweet beard!

Just one, of numerous reasons, why Philly rules.

LAME

AWESOME

Other hairs of interest:

Jayson Werth

Scott Eyre

Beard Liberation Front

Via Wikipedia:

The Beard Liberation Front (BLF) is a British interest group, which campaigns in support of beards and opposes discrimination against those who wear them. It was founded in 1995 by socialist historian Kieth Flett who continues to organise and represent the organisation. Apart from its numerous campaigns in support of beards and against discrimination in the workplace and against those who wear beards as part of their religion, it currently hosts the annual Beard of the Year award.

More: HERE.

Shall. We. Play. A. Game?

It's Friday, it's Friday, it's the end of the week it's the last day, and so Build-A-Beard, always ones to appreciate fine facial hair, is passing the time at HQ by playing the fun new party game...


Andrew Weatherall or Hitler?

Duh-that's Andrew Weatherall, one of the most brilliant electronic music producers ever!

Despite the resemblance to my grandfather, that is definitely Hitler.

Fuck, Nazi paraphernalia...military garb...shit, either that's Weatherall at a post-punk DJ night or...nope, Hitler again.

NO FACIAL HAIR. That is DEFINITELY Bret Easton Ellis. Shit, wait, that's Weatherall? NOT FAIR!

Definitely Hitler in his underground bunker.

Shit, that's Weatherall?

Dammit, is it happy hour yet? It is. Good.