A beard in hand is better than two in the bush

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A beard in hand is better than two in the bush
October 25, 2005: 3:51 PM

Catch that pun? You loved it, don't deny it.

Now, I'm a responsible guy, as a rule of thumb. Back in high school, I ran for a spot on student parliament and won. That year, I devoted a lot of my time to doing the best job I could do with my elected position.

Since then, it's been awhile. That was when I was 18; I'm 21 now, in my third year of university, and absolutely nothing going on in terms of extra-curricular activities.

It's not that it's been a bad thing, though. I'm so pressed for time in general it's a wonder I don't just urinate pure, unfiltered coffee.

But now, I have something that I want to share with all of you. Something important. Something close to my heart... just a little to the left, and slightly above.

Ladies and Gentlement, let me introduce you to... The Totally Sweet Beards Club of the University of Windsor.

beards: they really grow on you!

Given the list of clubs and societies already present at the UofW, I was surprised that there wasn't already a Beard/Moustache related club of sorts.

Bearded people are people too, you know, and if the university can have a Sticks and Rhythmus club, a Ping-Pong club, and a Young Conservatives club (the silly buffoons), then god damn it, we can have a Totally Sweet Beard Club.

If all goes well, we might even be able to send somebody to the World Beard and Moustache Championships next year.

The reality of it is this: I have a beard, albeit not a very long one, and Casey and Jordan have some sweet beards too.

And we're tired of being misrepresented! Of not having a bearded voice on campus! The clean-shaven facist movement has got to stop!

We're seen as barbaric and uncivilized, but let me tell you: THE BEARD IS CIVILIZATION. The very essence of Being lies within one's beard.

Want me to prove it? Let's do a thought experiment, shall we?

Think of the coolest fictional character you can imagine. Think long and hard on this one.

Have you got it?

Is it a pirate? It damned well should be a pirate. Now, what kind of pirate doesn't have a beard? A very non-awesome pirate, that's who.

If pirate beards don't do it for you, then I don't know what will. All I'm trying to say is that you should Support Totally Sweet Beard Club: both for the bearded and those with an appreciation for beardedness in general.

Thanks for the comments: Sean, Sher, Hayley, Ann, Don.

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I use my beard for both looking awesome and general storage.

Jordan (url)
On Oct. 25th at 5:30PM

I support you.

Aileen (url)
On Oct. 26th at 5:50AM

*dreams one day he maybe able to join your ranks*

Chris (url)
On Oct. 26th at 8:50AM

I know I don't qualify for admittance into your club due to my lack of enrollment at said college, but I do believe this beard -> http://www.jamesmathias.com/shavior/ deserves, at the very least, an honorable mention at the next meeting or if I may be so bold as to suggest an honorary position as official mascot?

LOL, good on ya for the support of beards!

James Mathias (url)
On Oct. 27th at 10:33AM

one time, there used to be this show called hippies, you may or may not have seen it. anyhoo, the girl character started taking male hormones just for fun (it was 'the 60's" in the show. ho-hum) and grew a beard. it was great. she had a theme song, and it was all shown in soft focus, her going down the street smelling flowers with her beard brushing them, waving at another girl who had a beard. and the theme song went 'girl with a beard, she just wants to have fun, she's a.. girl with a beard". it sounds a lot better when you can hear the tune. thus ends my long rambling comment

bel (url)
On Dec. 10th at 1:53AM

I love beards... and although i can't join your club as 1) I'm at bradford uni and 2) I'm a girl... I too share your enthusiasm for beards... and have considered starting a beard society at bradford.... maybe we could do beard exchange trips and share the love for beards??!!!

Nina Marshall (url)
On Mar. 21st at 1:54PM