Shaving is So Uncool

At least, that's what everyone at the New York City Beard and Moustache Championships told us last night at the Knitting Factory. The place was wall-to-wall beards-- it was like a ZZ Top fanclub convention. It was like a reenactment of the Civil War. It was like a restaging of Hair. Etc. We had to bust out before the winners were announced, but Tien is still there partying with all the hirsute heros. Presumably he'll update this post when he gets home.

For now, enjoy our first gallery of images on Flickr. Also be sure to check out the NYCBM blog and official site.

Update: Our second set on Flickr from the New York City Beard and Moustache Championships. Pictured above are the beard champion, the moustache champion, and the freestyle champion (taken prior to the event).

Update: We've been made aware that the original title of the post had an unintentional double-entendre-- so to accomodate the sensitive, we've changed it. We hope you're happy now!

Update: Some video of the NYCBMC dancers is up on YouTube-- check out those moves!

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By Jake Dobkin in Arts & Entertainment on May 17, 2006 2:59 AM

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Harry Smith

Cool 'staches!

N.B.

Ahem to that, XYZ. No wild underbrush in this house!

I don't think anythings wrong with that heading. People just get so worked up about these things. At least they provide some entertainment for the rest of us.

xyz

Wait, shaving IS for pussies. Pussies should be shaved...not bald or anything but groomed, right? Why was that headline bad? I don't get it? Double entendres are for cunts. How's that?

tien

well, i think that was more in line with jake's idea. despite the double entendre.

tien

"shaving is for pussies (no, not the ones south of the border but those that are offended by this title)"

you are so lame

the original headline was "Shaving is for Pussies"

it now seems like the headline should have been "changing headlines to appease prudishly sensitive censorious whiners with no sense of humor is for pussies"

shame on you jake. and Amy, why dont YOU grow up, and Mike you ass kisser, get a life.

not a pussy

What is wrong with you pussies? "Like, OHMIGOD, that so totally offended my sense of decency." Vocal minorities suck.

Anomalous

Since when has a crude double entendre become unacceptable? I say offend the overly sensitive! Bring back the old headline!

bg

damn!! what was the old headline??? I missed it :(

Mike

Amy, ditto...you beat us to it!

Jen Chung: why are you still allowing Jake out of his crib without adult supervision?

Mike

Ditto Amy, you beat me to it.

Jen, why is Jake Dobkin still allowed out of his crib without adult supervision?

Amy

I knew that Jake had written this before I even saw his name. Why must you insist on using such offensive headings and pictures all the time? Grow up.

I'm done with Gothamist. You guys suck.