Moustache May 2008

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Moustache May says:: Chatting and commenting are for registered users only! Why not go signup?

Revgoomba says:: Dang! I had no idea! Would have been cool to meet up seeing as you were on this side of the pond.
Posted: 4:43am

hankbobs says:: sorry, that was supposed to be "bon jour from Europe" :-)
Posted: 8:08am

hankbobs says:: bon jour Europe moustache peeps!

So far I've spent time in London, Paris and now down on the Mediterranean sea, and I have to say, the stache is not well represented out here. I probably only saw 4-5 staches in London, and got a lot of strange looks at my waxed Papa. Paris seemed more ok with my stache, but I was constantly being confused for a Spaniard?

Now down in the South, I've seen quite a few more. None at the beach, but up in the hills, the old men are showing colors. I met a guy today, owner of Henry's Cafe in Vence, who was rockin' a kick-ass handlebar, 6-7 inches wide. I told him I loved his moustache, and he went off on a tirade about it in French. I don't know what he said, but he was shouting and it was really funny.

Best moustache encounter I've had though was outside the Pompoudo Musee in paris, a street vendor, a pakistani man painting people's portraits, came up and declared in broken English, as he twisted his own stache, that I had a "very extra super sexy moustache!"

I've come close to shaving a few times, I'm a bit afraid now of tanning around it and having to keep my stache all summer. Not sure what to do, but I have to at least go back and get a pic with the guy at Henry's cafe. Will try to post it someday!

glad to see you kept your's too jonarnold. Hope all is well with everyone else!

Posted: 8:07am

jonarnold says:: Moustache Update. I have kept it. CLAME
Posted: 4:01pm

connect4 says:: Wow! That's our Banjofreak! Although the first commentor may not know that such glorious growth is possible (ala moustachio). They envy what they do not possess.
Posted: 1:31pm

cento says:: just stumbled upon this. CLAME
Posted: 10:23am

connect4 says:: Day 2 slideshow uploaded.

CLAME to watch.

Have a good day.
Posted: 8:38am

k_scott says:: i just invented a moustache emoticon! check it out:

:{D

sweeeeet. except that as of an hour ago, i look more like this

D :

Posted: 2:41pm

connect4 says:: Happy Father's Day to all the moustached (or formerly moustached if you've shaved) dads out there.
Posted: 9:01am

connect4 says:: Glad to hear that moustaches are still appreciated! Mine is still around and is kind of Western right now. I'm hoping for handlebar in the near future!
Posted: 11:35am

wonder made says:: Just walked into a coffee shop and was greeted with:
"Awesome handlebar moustache!"
True.
Posted: 9:59am

brandon says:: No worries, Mackle. Good to hear it's coming. :)
Posted: 5:38pm

Mackle says:: soon as well..
Posted: 3:45pm

Mackle says:: Sorry for the delay on the Stats Wrapup page folks.. my job is fairly demanding at the moment and my weekends have been booked. I will try to get to it son.
Posted: 3:44pm

connect4 says:: I'll eventually do every day. I'm in various stages on all of the days up to day 8 right now. If all goes well, there will be more uploads by Friday.

As for the song request, noted. I hope it's on itunes.
Posted: 3:11pm

Joe Mamma says:: If you do every day, please tell me you'll use "Kitty" by the Presidents for LOLcats day...
Posted: 7:52pm

connect4 says:: Sorry. Now CLAME.

It's there this time.
Posted: 9:41am

connect4 says:: Moustache May Day 1 slideshow complete. CLAME to view.

Days 2-7 coming soon!
Posted: 9:40am

Ace says:: not having facial hair has made me notice how boring i look.

funny how an identity is made from facial hair. at least, a part of me is anyways.
Posted: 1:30am

wonder made says:: I think my 'stache is staying for a little while. I've had people all weekend stop me to tell me how much they like it. The wife was (for now) won over.
Thank you Charlottesville!
Posted: 8:33pm

brandon says:: Mackle or Dbox - if and when you do a wrapup page for MM ala CLAME, can you post the link here?
Posted: 6:55am

connect4 says:: I expected more from you Philicious! Okay, I didn't really, but I'm still sad that you now have a naked upper lip.
Posted: 11:40am

Banjofreak says:: CLAME, everyone except that sell out Philicious
Posted: 10:17am

philicious says:: Just so you guys know, I had a moment of weakness last night and the stache is gone. It was being a nuisance. I feel like I have let your all down.
Posted: 5:40am

connect4 says:: That would be about right, because i know I've got a few in there twice right now. Hence the nearly 200.

By the way, have I told you how awesome you are, Mackle?
Posted: 1:16pm

Mackle says:: there were exactly 194 photos posted on May 1st.
Posted: 1:14pm

connect4 says:: fun fact: inlcuding those that were shamed, there were nearly 200 photos posted on May 1.

In other news, this slide show thing is quite a bit of work. I will see it through, however. I hope to do the finishing touches tonight and upload day 1 tomorrow.
Posted: 11:03am

connect4 says:: Will federal mediators be involved or will discussions be amiable?
Posted: 10:58am

connect4 says:: So negotiations begin Saturday, eh?
Posted: 10:56am

wonder made says:: I successfully appealed to my wife for a week's stay on shaving - we're going to discuss this weekend. My fingers are firmly crossed.
Posted: 10:55am

connect4 says:: I was going to shave, but have grown rather fond of my moustache.
Posted: 10:53am

specialshoes says:: points still facing the heavens!!!
Posted: 10:41am

specialshoes says:: i am still moustached and plan on being for a while
Posted: 10:40am

connect4 says:: With or without, the moustache, you'll always be team awesome, brandon.
Posted: 8:22am

brandon says:: the downside to Team Awesome is that it had to be shaved at the end of the month. If I'd had some nice handlebars or something, I might have kept them for awhile.
Posted: 4:09am

moustachio says:: I will always be moustached
Posted: 11:20pm

hope says:: still moustached, until at least my August return to Richmond.
Posted: 11:11pm

Ace says:: haha... ridiculous.
Posted: 9:34pm

wonder made says:: Prince Ace has a nice ring.
Posted: 9:18pm

Ace says:: actually that was me. stupid john staying logged in still. but he still has stache and is going to keep it growing i guess.

i however refuse to be associated with the purple one.
Posted: 9:05pm

John says:: not me. i trimmed my stache to be a bit painterly and then a customer said i looked like prince.

i promptly shaved it completely off when i got off of work.
Posted: 9:03pm

wonder made says:: Still moustached? I am.
Posted: 8:23pm

connect4 says:: loaded now. CLAME for the beginnings of mm slideshow.
Posted: 9:16am

connect4 says:: Okay, that didn't work. Trying again...
Posted: 9:11am

connect4 says:: The cost will be $1.00 plus mailing charges, by the way.
Posted: 9:07am

connect4 says:: Clame for a little something I'm working on. It is very much unfinished at the moment. This is mainly just a test to make sure it works before I put hours of time into the full month. If anyone is interested, I hope to make the final version available on dvd for the cost of the disc.
Posted: 9:05am

wonder made says:: Prediction: Obama will grow a moutache and coast, then coast to victory in November.
Posted: 6:24am

brandon says:: CLAME for more pictures from the ATL Stache Bache. Sorry it took me so long to get them up.
Posted: 6:56pm

jonarnold says:: my moustache has been listless and moping about for days now. poor thing.
Posted: 6:54pm

connect4 says:: hey there, wm.
Posted: 2:34pm

wonder made says:: Another passes, without Moustache May.
Posted: 2:09pm

cento says:: good morning, MM. I miss you guys!
Posted: 5:48am

Blisstache says:: wm - good clip, i enjoy andy sandburg
Posted: 9:10pm

Ace says:: the fallout of facial hair endeavors is weary upon my soul.
Posted: 8:29pm

Ace says:: you know whats funny? i got so used to chatting on here and then realizing that i couldnt that today i spent a lot of time furiously moving about different websites trying to find social interaction/stimulation.
Posted: 8:28pm

wonder made says:: Watch this. Clame.
Posted: 8:23pm

Banjofreak says:: is it still may?
Posted: 7:05pm

specialshoes says:: good night.

banjo, i'm keeping an eye on my mailbox for any weird shenanigans.

any of you: check my profile for updated contact info
Posted: 6:34pm

hope says:: late

Posted: 6:33pm

specialshoes says:: awesome, hope.

guys, i hate to run after offering everyone beer, but i gotta go meet some peoples at a watering hole
Posted: 6:33pm

Dschonn said to Noelix:: Pulling a Mason Bernard, I see. Well done. But why so blue?
I really need to get to Phoenix soon. Later, man.

Dschonn said to sMOUSTACHErman:: Bacon!
I have a feeling you know exactly how awesome those glasses are. So you don't need me to tell you.
Keep them.

Keith said to wonder made:: i've decided that i like everything about you

Dschonn said to dubtastic:: Dude, you've got something on your face.

I dig your style. Take care.

Dschonn said to Zackle:: It may be bad for my eyes, but it's great for a mind-bending photo. I like that lens flare.

Keith said to connect4:: miss you too man...

Dschonn said to damnweather:: Your photos inspired me to participate in these facial hair contests and you continue to amaze. Thanks for bringing your awesomeness to share.

Dschonn said to Mason Bernard:: I shaved almost as much moustache off as you, but I don't have any left anymore.
Your photographs are wonderful and you are great to hang out with, though we didn't get to this month. If I get to Los Angeles ever, I shall look you up.

Dschonn said to Ace:: Dude, you are a way better participant than I am. I don't know what you're talking about.
Keep up the enthusiasm, and be careful about that dumpster food.

Keith said to damnweather:: you've become a bit of a hero to my wife and me. love the photos, the moustache, even your lastfm listens. look forward to seeing you next may

Dschonn said to alijoon:: You're awesome. I agree that two hours is a ludicrous commute. Can't you make a wormhole or something?

Keith said to Ace:: hey ace- such incredibly good photos. you are a serious lip hair talent

Keith said to Art Vandelay:: funny work this year. no doubt, the costanza photo was unbelievable

Dschonn said to Pip:: You take some wonderful photos. I am jealous of your skills.

Dschonn said to funkfinger:: I haven't paid as much attention to you as I ought this month, and I am sorry for that. I enjoyed your pictures, especially the ones from New York.

Nice background art. I've met the artist. He's cool.

Keith said to thecontinuumtransfunctioner:: way to carry on the ram's horn. you did non-stop great work all month. it was fun to witness

Dschonn said to hale!ryan:: I hope you're well. I shall miss you. Let's keep in touch.

Keith said to Banjofreak:: you seem to have become the standard bearer for amazing mm photos. you're work has amazed me. i'd hope we could be friends if you were in nashvegas (clame)

Keith said to moustachio:: amazing work this year, perhaps even better than last. see you in 11 months

Keith said to specialshoes:: that hot dog needs mustard

Keith said to Super Papa:: thank you

Keith said to Super Papa:: anytime you get your own team name, you are doing something right. much respect, look forward to seeing your work next year

Ace said to Joe Mamma:: whoa.. you look pretty awesome there buddy. thanks for hanging out this may. see you next year. and keep up with taking photos. its a lot more fun the more you do it.

Ace said to Big T:: i wouldnt want to mess with any of you guys thats for sure. moustaches unite!

Ace said to jonarnold:: it was a pleasure getting to know you this month. is it just me or did we have some funny conversations on the chat about nothing? thats what i remember most about you. well that and your pink sleeveless turtleneck. thanks for being a part of the awesomeness of may.

Keith said to Nussy:: good month nussy. thanks for the entertainment

Keith said to philicious:: nice pic. your last few were all super

Keith said to jmathiasxiii:: thanks for the mind-bending ride. way to redefine the boundaries of moustache may

Keith said to Josh L.:: awesome work

Keith said to Dschonn:: great month. really enjoyed the pictures

Keith said to brandon:: impressive and bold work this month. pleasure being your teammate for a bit there

Keith said to Mo' Lester Faulk:: i really should go to pm more. used to be there all the time

Ace said to sonofastache:: this almost looks like a movie scene of some sort. an epic stache shaving part anyways.

doorbell said to Keith:: ender is out!

connect4 said to Murpy Lou:: I'd like to leave word
in the form of a rhyme
but there are comments to make
and not so much time

so this I will do
and do rather quick
I'll see you next May!
I hope that does the trick.

Until next year,
Connect4

specialshoes said to Noelix:: you rule! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to Mason Bernard:: you seriously rule at photography and you grow a damn fine moustache! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to bobtastic:: awesome meeting you! yesterday was soooooo much fun! we'll have to do it again real soon! BLOWOUT! FAIL. ha!

specialshoes said to dubtastic:: thanks so much for yesterday! you and harmony rock! we will definitely need to kick it again soon! later.

specialshoes said to Pip:: so nice meeting you and laura last night. you guys rule! i have enjoyed every single photo you have posted this month...you make me really want to get a nikon d40. take care!

specialshoes said to brandon:: brandon, thanks so much for everything yesterday. you and trudy are awesome! we definitely need to stay in touch...and any time you want to come to athens, give me a ring! PARTY! AWESOME!

specialshoes said to philicious:: really nice meeting you and kickin' it at the bache! will be in touch. PARTY! AWESOME!

specialshoes said to Scrivener:: really nice meeting you yesterday! we will have to meet up again soon. take care and good luck with everything!

specialshoes said to kid static:: nice last pic. sorry i missed you in athens, but i'll catch you next time around!

specialshoes said to McGeezer:: jet-setter stache! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Blondie McLateBloomer:: that blonde stache is pretty amazing! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Pedro Petro:: you have a seriously killer stache, dude! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to Magnum:: you gotta rockin' stache! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Josh L.:: you rocked it this month. see you next year!

specialshoes said to k_scott:: you gonna keep that puppy or what? you are ruling it! and by it i mean your stache...see you next year!

specialshoes said to moustachio:: the only way last night in ATL could have been beter was if you and banjo could have made it. you are an inspiration and true moustache mentor! i'm seriously not loosing my stache this year! you rule! i have your email address and i'm holding it hostage.

Mackle said to Zackle:: the end of Moustache May always feels like signing a yearbook.. so i'll keep the ghey at bay and just say 'thank you.'

Mackle said to wonder made:: Zackle nailed it:
"You were the driving force behind Moustache May this time around.
The wind beneath its wings, as it were."

Incredibly accurate statement.

Thank you so much Nathan. I am truly honored to know such a great person.

specialshoes said to upso:: fantastic moustache-tic! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to Sir Kevin:: awesome job this year! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to Keith:: you rule the victorian stache style! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Art Vandelay:: see you next year. the couch pic killed!

specialshoes said to misplaced unibrow:: terrific stache! hope to see ya next year!

specialshoes said to hope:: dude, you were one of my favorites! killer music tastes...killer style...killer art skillz...killer stache! you rule!

specialshoes said to Ace:: ace, you rule! i hope our internet paths cross again soon!

specialshoes said to Pisstacheo:: really wish you could have joined us last night! see you next year!

specialshoes said to jonarnold:: keep your stache and we'll see you next year!

specialshoes said to damnweather:: fantastic stache! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Big T:: way to rock the moustache across the pond! see you next year!

specialshoes said to Phil:: nice jorb this month. see you next year.

specialshoes said to spanish eddie:: see you next year! your stache rules!

specialshoes said to Davis:: you rule! only person i've ever seen that should have a look patented.

specialshoes said to os mutante:: thanks for the tunes and awesome series! see ya next year!

specialshoes said to wonder made:: you are one of the best! this month has been incredible...thanks for all the comments and awesome pics! see you next year!

specialshoes said to bear!:: wahoo, indeed! awesomeness brought all month by you!

specialshoes said to hankbobs:: great job this month....see ya next year!

specialshoes said to YASLY:: your photos have killed all month. keep that stache...you're a moustache natural!

specialshoes said to Dschonn:: you are one of my favorites....great stache...great style....amazingly epic pics!

specialshoes said to JeremyWhat:: fantastic. see you next year.

specialshoes said to danceinyourpants:: your stache rules! i second your comment about this month exceeding my already high expectations!

specialshoes said to Mustachio:: ditto @moustachio's comment!

specialshoes said to Fast Teddy:: fantastic final shot! fast stache!

specialshoes said to jmathiasxiii:: this series has been a highlight of my day all month...you rule! see ya next year.

specialshoes said to other andy:: OA, this month has been incredible. glad you were here again this year! you rule...i hope you found a baybeesittah

specialshoes said to pilot:: that is incredible that you rocked that stache for the whole month...you rule!

specialshoes said to kwanzaa:: you, sir, have a fine moustache and this series has ruled!

specialshoes said to cre8d2design:: terrific moustache...glad you shaved and joined us!

specialshoes said to Super Papa:: your moustache rules! you are a moustache potentate as far as i'm concerned.

specialshoes said to DustinRing:: Dustin, you have been awesome all month. you rock! if i ever make it out to reno i will definitely try to track you down...stalker style! until next year....

specialshoes said to Fofe:: fofe, you have been so consistently strong all month. loved the moustache history post, proving you've been supporting and sporting the stache for decades. you rule!

specialshoes said to adam2k:: beaches + staches = PARTY. AWESOME.

specialshoes said to bad astronaut:: awesomeness!

specialshoes said to Blastro:: tacos...and you're keepin' the stache! this is excellence!

specialshoes said to funkfinger:: those curls are rockin'...i loved the vaseline lense NY series

specialshoes said to Daniel Paul:: this was what i was waiting for from you all month

specialshoes said to Zackle:: see you next year...solid photos...some of my favorites

specialshoes said to sMOUSTACHErman:: you rule so freakin' hard! every time you post, i know it means business. i need to come down to florida to meet up with banjo, maybe you could come out too.

specialshoes said to McGillbot:: nice work and congrats on the award...wish you could have made it to ATL!

specialshoes said to connect4:: you brought it like a champ this year C4....until next year.

specialshoes said to Banjofreak:: we need to talk soon about when you want to come up....i just had to see this thing one more time...SOOOOOO GOOD!

specialshoes said to Revgoomba:: you have brought some awesome shots to this year's table...i second banjo on this one.

other andy said to connect4:: connect4. I'm right there with you, bud. I'd like to invest in a good camera and learn some stuff too. You definitely have good ideas. It was good getting to know you and I'll see you next May if not before.

other andy said to brandon:: Brandon, kudos to you on your crazy moustache, fundraising abilities, and your excellent photos. You photos were among my favs. Take care.

other andy said to moustachio:: It was good seeing you again, man. AMAZING photos this year. Juno is looking good as always. If I'm ever in Chicago, I'll definitely let you know. The same goes for Nashville.

Keep doing your thing.

other andy said to wonder made:: wm, good to hang with you again. Your shots have been amazing this month. Many of them are favs. Maybe I'll see you for Whiskerino. Take care.

Moustache May Success!!

posted: June 1st, 2008

It was a whirlwind of participation but Moustache May 2008 has come to a close. "Success" is one word for it but I'd say that doesn't do it full justice.

Many thanks to all involved for such a great job. Looking through the leaderboards shows just how much greatness was put into the site by so many people.

Until 2009.. keep the Moustache Spirit alive.

Moustache Bache!

posted: May 28th, 2008

This is the official bache!!
Saturday May 31st
Atlanta, GA.
Meetup - Luckyfish - 2pm
Dinner - No Mas - 7pm
Bache - luckyfish - 9pm

Meet @ 161 Mangum St SW - 2pm!
Atlanta, GA 30313

Dinner and Bache are walking distance from each other.

Other activities may be added as well so keep your eyes glued to the news.

Out-of-towners - please be sure to RSVP to Brandon so he can ensure you have a spot to eat and rest your head.

Other Baches:
Phoenix, AZ
Sat. May 31st - 8pm
Rogue Bar
VIP Moustache Drink Specials!

Final Theme Schedule

posted: May 20th, 2008

Take it or leave here (themes are optional) here is the upcoming theme day schedule!

Wed, 21st - Olan Mills Photos
Get your portrait on (in horizontal form). Embrace the Wal-mart style photo studio look.

Thurs, 22nd - Sleeveless Turtleneck
This is, by far, the weirdest suggested theme I've ever put out there but I honestly believe that if everyone embraced the sleeveless turtleneck we would see something the Internet has never been privy to before. Please make this happen.

Friday, 23rd - Character
Take a cue from Os or Brandon and embrace the stereotypes of the stache.

Sat, 2

Moustache May

Curtiss

6 comments | 5/27

avg: 4.67

Snake

2 comments | 5/30

avg: 4.38

Mr. Ash

2 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

stache-of-hope

10 comments | 5/26

avg: 4.86

spitzer

9 comments | 5/31

avg: 4.92

John

7 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

Noelix

6 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

Col Luscious Mu...

3 comments | 5/30

avg: 4.5

sMOUSTACHErman

28 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

bobtastic

7 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

alijoon

21 comments | 5/31

avg: 4.94

adam2k

8 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

Corsair

5 comments | 5/30

avg: 5

william

4 comments | 5/26

avg: 4.83

Pisstacheo

10 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

halen

13 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

DUFL.org

9 comments | 5/29

avg: 4.5

specialshoes

15 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

L Man

6 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

Blisstache

13 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

Justinthewind

5 comments | 5/25

avg: 4.71

os mutante

19 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

The Aviator

5 comments | 5/23

avg: 4.67

keifel

13 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

davidknapp

3 comments | 5/24

avg: 4.75

dubtastic

13 comments | 5/31

avg: 5

damnweather