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Conchita Wurst's beard is taking over the internet

People are tweeting photos of themselves with beards in solidarity with her victory.

Denmark Eurovision Song Contest Frank Augstein Frank Augstein

CONCHITA WURST’S VICTORY in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night was a proud moment for tolerance in Europe.

The drag persona’s victory sparked some angry reactions – including in Russia where one right-wing member of parliament said it was “the end of Europe”.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky added:

There is no limit to our outrage. It has turned wild. There are no more men or women in Europe, just it.

But Conchita’s win also inspired an internet-wide movement of solidarity. Here’s how it went:

Dozens of people donned beards in tribute:

Even celebrities got in on the act.

And others used their Photoshop skills to add beards where no beards had gone before.

(This last one is actually from a Buzzfeed post.)

Even one of Austria’s most prestigious art museums joined the celebrations:

Offline, The Sun newspaper added beards to their columnists’ byline photos:

Basically, this was the world:

YESSSSSSS!!!

Frank Augstein Frank Augstein

More: Conchita vows to fight for tolerance, as thousands turn out for Austria homecoming>

More: Eurovision 2014 as it happened: Johnny Logan, beards, and glorious Conchita>

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