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You may recognize Jon Glaser from his appearances on Conan, Wonder Showzen, or Cheap Seats. You may have even heard his track on the Invite Them Up CD compilation, where he reads a series of letters written by his recently deceased father to the band ZZ Top. By the track's end, one thing is certain: Jon Glaser is a comedic genius.

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.

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