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Some of the most notable and influential people in history had beards and mustaches. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that beards are gathering together once again to do some good in the world.
Yes, the 2019 National Beard and Mustache Championships are up for No Shave November (a.k.a. Movember) and some of the greatest beard-lovers came together to have their pictures taken for charity on November 8th and 9th.
This year, the competition is supporting three charities: Oscar Mike, a foundation supporting injured veterans, P.A.W.S of Tinley Park, a no-kill animal shelter, and Together We Cope, a homelessness prevention agency.
The winners have not yet been announced, but that does not stop us from frolicking in the glory of the beard. Greg Anderson, a Las Vegas-based photographer, took on the task of eternalizing the numerous men sporting their unique beards. Check out the top contestants in the championships below.
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Zaerhin Sk 6 years ago
hehehehehehhehehehehehehehehe SHE HAS HER HAIR FOR A BEARD
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Catherine Graffham 6 years ago
"Are there any women here?" *High pitched* "No!" *Low pitched* "No... No."
Sammie Kaufman 6 years ago
There are categories for women so they can participate, too; Women’s Realistic (that’s what this would be) & Women’s Creative (I’ve seen *amazing* beards in that category, including beards that were working steins, had entire scenes in them, etc). It’s all for fun & for charity, so the more people that participate the better!
Johanne Trudeau 6 years ago
She's taken her hair and brought it forward as a mustache and beard...
Barbara Quigley 6 years ago
Isn't that just her hair styled to look like a beard? Looking very close I think it is.
Kelley Ann 6 years ago
Doesnt a beard mean hair growing OUT of your chin, not looped around from your head? No good.
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Terd Fergison 6 years ago
I'm against war, the american military, and the military-industrial complex. Endless war is atrocious. War is hell.
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Bobert Robertson 6 years ago
I really enjoy this. It makes me realize how weird and unique we all are, and I mean that in a good way. Freedom of expression at it's best. However, I can't help but imagine other species doing this.... Like lions hosting a wildest mane contest or something
Andres Tejeda 6 years ago
These are great, I like that the ladies are participating in this as well.
Michelle Muirhead 6 years ago
Wow, pretty amazing and you have wonder how long they took to grow and then the time to groom them to perfection!
Steve Cruz 6 years ago
My boss grew up in Vail, Colorado, and was frequently the only non-white at school, workplaces and on the ski slopes. He would say of this group: "Diversity seems limited to 'green eyes.'"
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago (edited)
I guess it depends on multiple things, including the target demographic of the event, + those willing to participate in photos + (logically) the final images chosen. It also depends on what you're including in the parameters of "diversity". I've seen a range of ethnicities, including multiple Asian ethnicities, Oriental ethnicities, African, Jewish, Southern-european. I've seen young, old, male, female (& possibly transgender participants (?)), heterosexual, homosexual, tough-guys covered in tattoos, hefty guys, slim guys. Classic beards, retro beards, steam-punk beards, conservative beards, arty beards, sculpted beards, braided beards, thick beards & fine beards... even fake beards!. So, I guess it depends on your parameters of "diversity". Either way - I think the pics are cool, and everyone looked like they're having fun. :D
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Sasy 6 years ago
Same could be said for Men that name themselves after an underwear accident.
Load More Replies... Bobert Robertson 6 years ago
I really enjoy this. It makes me realize how weird and unique we all are, and I mean that in a good way. Freedom of expression at it's best. However, I can't help but imagine other species doing this.... Like lions hosting a wildest mane contest or something
Andres Tejeda 6 years ago
These are great, I like that the ladies are participating in this as well.
Michelle Muirhead 6 years ago
Wow, pretty amazing and you have wonder how long they took to grow and then the time to groom them to perfection!
Steve Cruz 6 years ago
My boss grew up in Vail, Colorado, and was frequently the only non-white at school, workplaces and on the ski slopes. He would say of this group: "Diversity seems limited to 'green eyes.'"
Pseudo Puppy 6 years ago (edited)
I guess it depends on multiple things, including the target demographic of the event, + those willing to participate in photos + (logically) the final images chosen. It also depends on what you're including in the parameters of "diversity". I've seen a range of ethnicities, including multiple Asian ethnicities, Oriental ethnicities, African, Jewish, Southern-european. I've seen young, old, male, female (& possibly transgender participants (?)), heterosexual, homosexual, tough-guys covered in tattoos, hefty guys, slim guys. Classic beards, retro beards, steam-punk beards, conservative beards, arty beards, sculpted beards, braided beards, thick beards & fine beards... even fake beards!. So, I guess it depends on your parameters of "diversity". Either way - I think the pics are cool, and everyone looked like they're having fun. :D
Load More Replies... Sasy 6 years ago
Same could be said for Men that name themselves after an underwear accident.
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