Beards

[John Little]

So my wife said to me this morning that I have a face like sandpaper when I gave her a wee kiss. Well I told her that it was partly her fault because of the electric razor she bought me and which I use because it is quicker than a wet shave,

Did ye ever see a microscope picture of shaved beard close up?
With an electric shaver the ends of the whiskers are all ragged and torn and with a wet shave it's a clean cut.

Can I help it if I have a beard like desperate Dan?
I think he used an angle-grinder to keep smooth.

I could of course grow a beard. I did try it once but the end product made me look like one of thoise pictures you see of evil mediaeval Kings and it was most discouraging.

If I did have a beard it would probably now be all grey and I should look like an aging hippy. But of course beards are not particularly fashionable these days.
They used to be of course but they died as a fashion in the 1920s. Apparently there was am anti-beard turn in the papers and people began to take the mickey out of people who had beards.

Children used to run after men with beards shouting 'BEAVER' at them and gradually they were shamed into being clean shaven.

So I shall stay clean shaven despite my wife's reservations- but I wondered about the prevalence of beards on the forum and how they are regarded.
Herself thinks she does not like them as they tickle.

So- what dya think? Any aging hippies out there?

[Kodiak]

I do not know why you think beards are out of fashion. You only need to watch TV to most men are sporting a designer stubble. Even the Makers of Shaving Equipment have special Razors to keep your beard or designer stubble neat and tidy. If they are going to the expence of this then Beards are definately in fashion.

I myself have had a Full Beard since 1974 and although it is now white Mrs Kodiak still says that if I ever shave it off then she will divorce me. So fashionable or not I will keep mine.

[ducati]

I've noticed over the years academics often have beards (particularly the ones on dodgy '70s Open University programmes).

I just wonder, is it to make them look intellegent or do they not know how to shave?

[DeHaviLand]

I've noticed over the years academics often have beards (particularly the ones on dodgy '70s Open University programmes).

I just wonder, is it to make them look intellegent or do they not know how to shave?

I have a beard, so that dispels the looking intelligent theory

[John Little]

"I just wonder, is it to make them look intellegent or do they not know how to shave?"

Lots of folk singers have beards too .....

[ducati]

"I just wonder, is it to make them look intellegent or do they not know how to shave?"

Lots of folk singers have beards too .....

And bikers of the very dodgy variety

[ducati]

Shhh I'll find out....

Oy! Tubthumper do you have beard?

[John Little]

What sort of beards do you think conspiracy theorists have?

[John Little]

Well there's your orange-tawney beard, your purple-in-grain beard, your straw coloured beard, your French crown colour beard - your perfect yellow....

[Rictina]

I like my hubby to have a beard as it covers up his wrinkles

[Fantoosh]

I love beards!!! They are the most manly thing ever....just ace. Think I actually have a fetish

[ShelleyCowie]

My OH had a goatie when i met him, he was 25 when i met him. he is now 28 and has a full beard But i actually like it. Liked the goatie too. I absolutely hated facial hair on men before i met him, but he really suits it and i couldnt see him without it now. Probably wouldnt fancy him anymore

But he maybe shaves (trims) the beard once every few months. But i have warned him he is not allowed to grow it really long. He wanted a wee pleat

[joxville]

I've grown a beard many times, however, as the hairline has receded then the beard is now a big no-no. Rather miss having one, they are quite handy for storing excess food, just flick the tongue down when you're peckish, and they're also make good facewarmers in the winter.

[wicker8]

my oh did have a beard once but i could not stand giving him a kiss its clean shaven men for me and the splash it all over bit leaves a lovely smell

[Tubthumper]

The question's asked, have I got beard
I think that's very sad
An ageing lady like myself
Hirsute of chin like lad?
I am posessed of chin that's cleared
Of whiskers and of stubbly beard
I pluck out each that has appeared
So does that make me bad?

Who on our org might have a chin
That's covered up with moss
Who of our pals that post a lot
Hides food amongst the dross
Now I consider on our board
One bloke that just can't be ignored
That's Drunken Duck who high has soared
Of Nimrod he was boss

Then Little John who says he's clean
His chin looks like fresh bap
His wife's chapped thighs won't stand the itch
She gave him such a slap
And packed him off to have a shave
An ultimatum woman gave
No fun for matrimonial slave
The poor wee hen-pecked chap

Ducati rides a motorbike
In every kind of weather
He likes to dress with chains and stuff
To decorate his leather
He's Judas Priesties greatest fan
Gets dressed right up when'er he can
Like Village People biker man
Gets tickled with a feather

But maybe Fred has chin of hair
And beard in which you could
Conceal a bear of medium size
If close to chest it stood
In band he plays piano hot
His whiskers covered in fresh snot
Get stuck in keys and jam the lot
And surely spoil the mood

But back to me, a damsel fair
Before we come to blows
I wear clean pants, I wax my legs
Put polish on my toes
What makes you think I have some hair
That sticks right out of anywhere
(Apart from those that hide down there)
Except from out my nose

[Kevin Milkins]

I love beards!!! They are the most manly thing ever....just ace. Think I actually have a fetish

Now this concerns me, I quite like Fatima Whitbread and Susan Boyle.

[Tubthumper]

Another question has been posed
Conspiracy theorist beard
Just what decorum of the face
Are worn by people weird
Do they all wear a grassy knoll
A 9-11 building fall
Or tinfoil hat to cover all
From alien signals feared

[ducati]

The question's asked, have I got beard
I think that's very sad
An ageing lady like myself
Hirsute of chin like lad?
I am posessed of chin that's cleared
Of whiskers and of stubbly beard
I pluck out each that has appeared
So does that make me bad?

Who on our org might have a chin
That's covered up with moss
Who of our pals that post a lot
Hides food amongst the dross
Now I consider on our board
One bloke that just can't be ignored
That's Drunken Duck who high has soared
Of Nimrod he was boss

Then Little John who says he's clean
His chin looks like fresh bap
His wife's chapped thighs won't stand the itch
She gave him such a slap
And packed him off to have a shave
An ultimatum woman gave
No fun for matrimonial slave
The poor wee hen-pecked chap

Ducati rides a motorbike
In every kind of weather
He likes to dress with chains and stuff
To decorate his leather
He's Judas Priesties greatest fan
Gets dressed right up when'er he can
Like Village People biker man
Gets tickled with a feather

But maybe Fred has chin of hair
And beard in which you could
Conceal a bear of medium size
If close to chest it stood
In band he plays piano hot
His whiskers covered in fresh snot
Get stuck in keys and jam the lot
And surely spoil the mood

But back to me, a damsel fair
Before we come to blows
I wear clean pants, I wax my legs
Put polish on my toes
What makes you think I have some hair
That sticks right out of anywhere
(Apart from those that hide down there)
Except from out my nose

Tubthumper you are a very naughty er ........

[Boozeburglar]

If I did have a beard it would probably now be all grey and I should look like an aging hippy. But of course beards are not particularly fashionable these days.
They used to be of course but they died as a fashion in the 1920s.

I think ye'll find hirsuteness is the order of the day amongsy the young folks at the mo.

[Tubthumper]

Boozeburglar has a chin of steel
There's no sign of a sprout
He's quite a chap, stands strong and proud
But just a little stout
Employed as Batman's hardy minder
Facial hair? He'll always find 'er
Shave it off with angle grinder
Keeps his sexy pout