Friday, November 17, 2006

Movember

All across Sydney, facial hair is abound. From handlebar to pork chops to scruffy Frenchman's mo, this fundraiser is to help increase awareness about men's depression. I've been wrangled in by a group from the office to participate in such temporal charity work. The rules state that one must be clean-shaven on November 1st to 'level the playing field', and that a proper moustache must be grown (as opposed to beard or goatee).

Of the half-dozen or so in the office, I'm holding my own in facial coverage, for sure. I tend not to trim my beard (which will soon be tailored into a mo), giving me some good volume (pictured). The fun part about this contest is, when you're at a pub for a few pints and look across the bar to see some one who hasn't shaved in a few weeks, "Movember?" usually recieves a positive response. It is a much bigger deal than Halloween here, complete with corporate sponsors.

On the night of the 29th, there is a 'Mo-vention' to be held at Luna Park, a funky little amusement park under the harbour bridge. There will be categorical judging of Mos as well as many Mo-to opportunities. Still not sure why we celebrate grooming on our face that which grows wild on our ass. Again, all in the name of charity.

posted by ncawthon at 8:52 AM