You may have become painfully aware in the past 30 days of an increase in dudes walking around looking like porn stars, police officers from the 70s, and men who shouldn't be allowed within 100 feet of a playground. Fear not ladies, these looks aren't here to stay, they're only apart of something called "Movember."
Every year men across the globe grow out their facial hair and take the public ridicule of looking like unfortunate members of society in order to raise money for charity. If you take a look at the Movember website, it tells you that they are a "moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health." There are a few rules involved with growing a stache, including the fact that you cannot have a beard, and you must sport that 'stache proudly.
I've always had more male friends than female friends (and I was a bit of a tomboy as a kid), and love all of the awesome gentlemen in my life. The guys below are either social media colleagues/friends, friends from teaching abroad, old friends from Syracuse, or even my "fiance" (depending on who you ask). Regardless -- they're all pretty damn amazing.
The Deal and How You Can Help
- I want to donate to all of these amazing guys, who for the past 30 days have been looking ridiculous, but I cannot afford to donate to all of them and I need you to help me choose one.
- I am going to donate money to one lucky guy Wednesday night, and I want you to tell me, in the comments below, who has the absolute best, most ridiculous moustache? I don't think I have a favorite.
- Leave comments here, on Facebook or in Twitter @'s, and I'll count them up and announce the winner at 11:30pm EST Wednesday Nov 30th.
Your gentleman choices are Options 1 - 10. Choose!
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| Option 1 - Patrick Johnson (New York) |
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| Option 2 - David Spinks (New York) |
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| Option 3 - Sheldon Levine (Toronto) |
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| Option 4 - Drew Lederman (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Option 5 - Simon Corvan (Australia) |
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| Option 6 - Mike Fraietta (New York) |
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| Option 7 - Jamie Garantziotis (Australia) |
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| Option 8 - Nick Rovisa (New York) |
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| Option 9 - Hamish McGregor (China) |
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Option 10 - Manoj Parameswaran (Minneapolis)
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| Option 11 - Kevin Haughwout (New York) |
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| Option 12 - Rory Ellis (Texas) |
If you would like to donate to any of them personally please go to www.movember.com, select their country/region on the map (I've listed them above) and search for their name. Their movember profile page will come up along with other ridiculous pictures of themselves over the past 30 days. |
Nick Rovisa because he likes dumplings
ReplyDeleteJamie for the Aussie accent, Mike for the 'stache.
ReplyDeleteHarrison --- so to be clear you're picking Mike Fraeitta as your vote for the stache? You can't go choosing multiple people!
ReplyDeleteA fine showing gentlemen. A fine showing indeed.
ReplyDeleteI am proud to see so many fellow mo bros across the world - well done my fellow mo bros - your Aussie bros salute you!
ReplyDeleteMy vote's for Mike!
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ReplyDeleteAdmit it guys, my mustache isn't going to be mistaken for part of a beard, and it doesn't need any props to sell it...
ReplyDeleteCompetition aside, it's a great showing all around! I'm closing on $1,600 in donations myself, so if one of my competitors is THAT close to a Gala ticket or the Platinum package, I might be convinced to swing my vote or release my delegates, so to speak. ;)
Option 11 - Kevin Haughwout
ReplyDeleteNick Rivosa! Cuz he ruined his pretty face for this cause. lol
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteMike for his 70's throwback 'stache.
ReplyDeleteOption 6! Mike! His rocks!
ReplyDelete#7 because he's manly
ReplyDeleteWhile Hamish's 'stache impressed me greatly, my vote goes to Drew Lederman!
ReplyDeleteGotta give it up to #6 Mike Fraietta. Got the whole ensemble going, and I gotta respect that!
ReplyDeleteMight have considered Rory for the same reason, but he forgot to take the price tag off of his hat!
I'm not sure if it's the angle or what but I have to say #4, David Spinks, gets my vote...he looks mega 'stache-tastic.
ReplyDeleteI'm with @tracytilly. Spinks. I gotta support the light-haired stache.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Mike Fraietta, for looking so seventies. well done sir.
ReplyDeleteAll said and done, I have to go with Mike (#6). Not just for the Mo (which is incredible) but for the presentation too. The pic and clothing are just too perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat job to everyone this year! Looks like we may have to create a #CMgr/#CMmeetup team next year.
@Nick I LOVE that idea! #Movember Team TCM across the country!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who voted and for all of the guys who were so kind to let me put them into a contest! Just wanted to let you know, that after totalling up facebook posts, twitter mentions, and these blog comments --- the winner is Mr. Mike Fraietta! Congrats Mike :)
ReplyDeleteGo Mike. The 70's porn star look does the trick.
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