By Richard K. Noots

October 25th in Portland, Oregon is a noteworthy time for anyone attempting to label themselves as a man. You see, this is the location of the World’s Beard and Mustache Championships. Oh, you’ve never heard of it? It’s OK. Just don’t let your wife see these upcoming photos of the more manly men that, unlike you, participated. She might get a little flustered and catch what doctors I know call Lumberjack Fever. Presently, it’s incurable.

Starting off Strong

Coat or Beard?

Custard?

Mephistopheles

There’s a monster in your beard!

Scorpion Tail

Starman

The Squidbilly

What’s your favorite? Even better, what’s your best?