Jtrekkie Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Long has a rich plume been the mark of distinguishment. A lion's pride is his mane, they say, and a peakock's his tail. And kings and heads of state have ruled by their moustaches, sometimes making a substitute for those too deprived- or taxing those too endowed lest they become too powerful. Of all mammal kind few species are so poor as not to be provided with a coat of fur, yet even the most naked of them posses some remnant of whiskers. It is a mark universal, and there is but one species so debased as to defy nature and distinguish itself by the removal of this precious gift. At this point it may be protested that it is common enough for such ornaments to be groomed or even trimmed. "Birds," you say, "and even some other handsome beasts shed their plumage at the appointed time, not to mention the natural shedding of fur. Is it so different to add a degree of art to nature? And what of the elderly whose hair fails to grow? Has nature betrayed them?" No, but such moulting is a process of renewal, and Nature in her benevolence has decreed that, though with time the body may degrade and bald, the face should not. And even though some peoples scattered across the globe have been denied a full beard, she has given them moustaches. (Voltair, The Huron) Even humans of the female sex have been provided a brush of down above the lip. (Gulliver, Travels) To destroy such a thing is an act of insolence, and, as Epictetus says, it would be better to cut off one's head than to shave ones face and live contrary to nature. (Epictetus, Discourses, Chapter 1) Epictetus is not the only great mind to have pondered the link between nature and nature's fuzz. Rousseau concluded that, "it takes much wisdom to discern that which lies beneath our noses." Should such a lofty object be held in such disregard? How long should the tradition of a single rogue Scythian be carried out? I beseech you, gentle readet: treat with care this gift you care for so little, that is so envied by your cold blooded peers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthTheWereWolf Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtrekkie Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Creepy beats schmuck, unless you're both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Facial hair is gross. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have a mustache now...and beard hair :3 Thank you nature Alas, I cannot be as verbose and eloquent as your musings on the nature of facial hair. But I enjoy it as per the usual. 10/10 would avidly follow trekkie posts always and forever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Have a beard, but keep it maintained. Otherwise, shit's gross, fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrirDarkWolf Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 On 23/07/2016 at 11:16 PM, GarthTheWereWolf said: I imagine Garth as the first guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelwell Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Shaving is frickin annoying, I find hair grows WAY too fast, and I am hoping I find a way permanent way to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelwell Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Just now, 6tails said: Laser. That's right! If I vaporize myself I'll never have to shave again! Thank you 6tails! Now where can I get a laser large enough to vaporize myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I can't grow decent facial hair. Fuck you nature! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrirDarkWolf Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 27 minutes ago, Enigma said: I can't grow decent facial hair. Fuck you nature! It took me 6 years to grow what I have except for the neck beard. That comes too fast :^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlynnCoyote Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I don't have the face for facial hair. But it grows on me anyway. I have to shave at least every two days and I hate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socketosis Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 14 hours ago, Endless/Nameless said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagged Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 13 hours ago, Enigma said: I can't grow decent facial hair. Fuck you nature! To be honest, you're not missing anything good. Facial hair is itchy and gross even if you maintained it for more sexyness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I only know one man who looks good with a mustache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBear Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 6:09 PM, Sidewalk Surfboard said: I only know one man who looks good with a mustache. Wow, sidewalk. Wow 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fennecbyte Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Truly a beard worth praise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBear Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 1 hour ago, george99g said: Beardedguy.jpg At the risk of sounding like an idiot... Who's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtrekkie Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 @DevilBear I believe that is RMS of the free software foundation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 6 hours ago, DevilBear said: Wow, sidewalk. Wow LIES AND SLANDER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Enjoy a nice kept beard. Don't like it though when other men don't at least keep it trimmed or comb out any knots. If only I could grow a good looking beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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