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9 persuasive arguments why every man should have a beard
TODAY SOME DANGEROUS and potentially catastrophic news was unleashed on an unsuspecting public:
The beard is under unprecedented attack. We’re being told that “the more beards there are, the less attractive they become, giving clean-shaven men a competitive advantage”.
But never fear face rug owners and lovers, we’re here to ensure that the beard stays put for many years to come.
Hear us out.
1. The bit of ginge
As every Irish man knows, the bit of ginge is a force so irresistible that women, other men and all other living forms are brought to their knees by it.
Exhibit A:
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Exhibit B (perhaps slightly more persuasive):
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2. Chris O’Dowd’s beard
It is, quite frankly, stunning, and elevates him from ‘Midlands Man With Naked Face’ to ‘Hollywood Man Starring on Broadway And Having The Craic With Other Celebs*’.
*Okay, maybe his writing and acting has something to do with this too. But the beard certainly helps.
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3. The Fassbender beard outcry
Michael Fassbender showed up at the IFTAs earlier this month beardless. And a nation – nay, A WORLD – mourned.
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RIP Fassbender’s beard.
4. There is a tumblr dedicated to men with beards near or holding dogs
Without the beards, there would be no such wonderful website. Think about it.
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5. Jeremy Paxman’s beard
When the Newsnight and University Challenge presenter debuted his face rug last year the response was so huge that it trended on Twitter.
He was forced to issue a statement. A STATEMENT! Such is the power of The Beard.
Paxman shaved his beard off after 147 days. We’re tempted to get up a petition to bring it back.
6. Tom Hardy’s beard
Asked why he rocks a beard, actor Tom Hardy didn’t beat around the bush:
Exhibit A:
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Exhibit B (in which he still manages to look manly):
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And look, a bonus picture of Bane and Batman, chatting about beards:
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7. Blatant beard jealousy
It’s a scourge, but it comes from a place of envy and respect.
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8. You can’t get into George Clooney’s Gang of Magnificent Craic without a beard
Affleck, Murray, Pitt… they’ve all followed the rules.
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9. Look at this. LOOK AT IT
An X-Wing beard. Show us what you can do with your naked faces. Go on. Show us.
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Beards. You know it’s the right thing to do.
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