Jesse Lash

Jesse Lash, a student at the University of Florida, will sadly be shaving for the first time in two months today. Lash participated in Octobeard and No Shave November to raise money for charity. He raised over $700 with the help of his beard. Check out the full story in the Independent Florida Alligator.

Who am I?

I have no idea who this guy is, but he has a beard and a pig and that's good enough for me.

Brad Pitt

Mr. Pitt, the braided beard is a huge no. Unless you are Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, you cannot pull off this look. Were it not for the braids, this would be an extremely sexy beard.

It's been too long

Sorry for the lack of updates in the past few months but I've been trying to have a life outside of the internet. I've seen some pretty awesome(and some not-so-awesome) beards lately and I wish I could post all of them, but for now I'll just post one. But before I do, don't forget that No-Shave November starts in less than a week so grow that beard out and send me your photos!

Aaron Rodgers is the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. While he is no Brett Favre on the field, he sure can wear a beard better than his predecessor. Favre always had the "5 o'clock shadow, sorry I was too lazy to shave today" look going on, while Rodgers actually took the time to trim and shape his beard.

Tommy Chong

[via: Unreality Magazine]

Tommy Chong, from the famous pot smoking comedy duo Cheech and Chong. Epic beard. He probably grew it so people would pay attention to its awesomeness and not notice that he was high all the time.

Drew

[via: ultimateshitter@flickr]

Drew is the author of the most addictive web comic on the web, aka toothpastefordinner.com. Just look at that beard, aren't you mesmorized? Oh, but it gets better. While I was searching for some more shots of his facial hair I found this on youtube:




Frankly, I'm speechless.

Hedo Turkoglu

[via: NBA]

Hedo Turkoglu is definitely one of the Orlando Magic's most underappreciated and underrated players. He is also way more awesome than Kobe Bryant. Why? Because he has a beard, he isn't a douchebag, and he isn't a rapist. Today's post is more of a rant abut how I hate Kobe, but also about how much I love Turk and his beard. Even though basketball is my favorite sport, assholes like Kobe Bryant (and the Lakers in general) just make me want to punch babies (bearded and nonbearded, alike) in the face.

Spencer Pratt

[via: Bro Bible]

Today I wanted to make a post about douchebags and their ugly beards, so naturally, Spencer Pratt is the best example. Seriously, "bro" what's up with that hideous skin colored abomination you call a beard? It really gives beards a bad name. Normally I would NEVER say this, but just shave it off for good.

Zach Galifianakis

[via: larrywire@wordpress]

Zach Galifianakis, other than having a ridiculous last name, has a sweet-ass-beard. While I was checking out The Hangover, I did a double take when I saw Zach's beard. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that beard is quite convincing. I just might dish out the 12 bucks or whatever ridiculous price it these days.

Ed Westwick

[VIA: WENN]

[via: Pop on the Pop]

I just about had a heart attack when I saw this photo today. As if Ed Westwick wasn't gorgeous enough before, but now with a nice tan and a 5 o'clock shadow...damn. I can't even find the words to describe the lusciousness. I don't think I've ever seen a more sexy beard than that!

Smee

[via: Monsters and Critics]

If there was an award for most lovable pirate, Smee from Peter Pan would definitely win it. And he definitely has an awesomely awesome beard! Doesn't it remind you of your crazy uncle? You don't have a crazy bearded uncle? Maybe that's just me...

Raymond Raposa

[via: Asthmatic Kitty Records]

Today's Beard of the Day belongs to Raymond Raposa, also known as the psychedelic folk act Castanets. I was running errands with a friend this afternoon and after Castanets came up on his Ipod; he talked about his beard for nearly 20 minutes. After consulting Google, I was clearly not disappointed. Also seen here and here and here.

Tim Ruiter's father

Tonight I was watching the National Spelling Bee and after each word, they would show the child's family that was in the audience. One of the contestant's (Tim Ruiter) father had an awesome beard that I would like to dedicate today's post to. He looked like he had just came back from spending a month in the mountains. Unfortunately, I can't find any photos of him, but if you watched it, then you know what I'm talking about.

Russell Brand

[via: The Hollywood News]

Russell Brand. Some might call him a "comedian" but I really don't find him too funny. However he has a nice beard which would look even better if he tried showering at least once a week.

Phil Harris

[V IA: Discovery Channel]

Anyone a Deadliest Catch fan? If not, you should be. There are fantastic beards on the show, but Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie is my favorite, so he is today's spotlight. Another awesome part of today's post? New tag, Alaskan Fisherman Beard. Get excited.

Bearded Baby

[via: Islamization Watch]

Do you remember the show Ripley's Believe it Or Not? I saw this photo on an episode once and even though it is so obviously photoshopped and fake(like most of the things on that show) I still think it is absolutely adorable. Maybe if a bearded lady had a child with a bearded man then it actually could happen...or not.

Ugly Bat Boy

[via: Quedat]

I discovered this mysterious creature while wasting time on StumbleUpon. Although it's not a real beard, the fur in the front kind of makes it look like this cat has a giant beard. His name is Ugly Bat Boy (Uggs for short) looks this way due to a genetic mutation which unfortunately took the life of his sister. Luckily he has a wonderful home with a veterinarian in New Hampshire who loves him, even though he's been considered the world's ugliest cat. I think he's kind of cute though....right?

Kevin Smith

[VIA: shockya]

Silent Bob: "You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. "

Man, I love Kevin Smith. Not just because of his awesome brawny-man-beard, but because he always gives off such a regular joe vibe. I would totally grab a beer with him, we could discuss beards.

Bill

[via: We Game]

Bill: Hey if I ever start to turn, could you shoot me?
Francis: What if your beard turns? can i shoot that?

I was playing Left 4 Dead last night, and the characters said that. I thought it was definitely blog-worthy!

Sorry for not blogging in AGES! I am now done with school until next fall, so I should be able to blog more frequently.

Justin Bobby

I'd like to start this post by apologizing for the lack of beards lately. The end of the semester is just around the corner and I have been extremely busy with work and school. Hopefully when all of this madness is over and I can relax for the summer, I will be back to posting every day. But until then, I apologize, and you will just have to bear with me.

[via: MTV]

Justin Bobby...does he even have a last name? In case you don't like stupid "reality" shows like me, he's famous because of The Hills on MTV. Throughout the seasons he's had numerous facial hair changes. No beard, simple goatee, shaggy homeless beard, etc. My personal favorite is when he had a goatee and short hair and didn't look like he had been living on the streets.

Dmitri Mendeleev

[via: nndb.com]
Dmitri Mendeleev, founder of the Periodic table.
Dude, whatever. He looks straight up homeless.
I wouldn't mess with him though, that is a pretty badass beard.

ZZ Top

[via: About.com]

ZZ Top has been around since the late 1960s and Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill have been rocking the beards ever since then. Ironically enough, Frank Beard doesn't actually have a beard. Gibbons and Hill were once offered $1 million each to shave their beards for a Gillette commercial but of course they declined. No amount of money would rid them of their awesome beards.

Bernhard Riemann

[via: Simithsonian Institution Libraries]

Bernhard Riemann, a great German Mathematician contributed to differential geometry and even helped pave the way for development of general relativity. As for the beard, it is just incredible. Full and dignifited. 

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is the perfect example that not all beards look good. While he is extremely gorgeous in the left picture, he looks awful and homeless and gross in the picture on the right due to his beard.

Uncle Sam

[via: sonofthesouth.net]

Uncle Sam, what a sweet iconic beard. It's strikingly similar to Buffalo Bill and Colonel Sanders, whom I have mentioned previously. I mailed my tax return in today, have you? Tax Day is Wednesday! Get on it!

Today while wasting time with StumbleUpon, it brought me to this photo gallery of beards and mustaches! I believe earlier, I posted a video from the World Beard and Mustache championships, but here's some photos from it to enjoy!

Jesus Christ

[via: Top News]

In  honor of tomorrow being Easter, I figured I would post about one of the most famous beards in history. Jesus. Sorry if you're not Christian, but you have to admit Jesus has a pretty epic beard.

Geico Caveman

[via: Newsday]

Growing a beard, so easy a caveman could do it.

David Letterman

[via: squidoo]

David Letterman must have been inspired by Joaquin Phoenix because he has quite an awesome beard going on. Seriously, he looks happier. I hope the beard sticks around for longer.

Duane "Dog" Chapman

[via: bebo.com]

Dog The Bounty Hunter is incredibly intense and entertaining at the same time. Plus, Dog seems to really care about what happens to them after he catches them. Anyway, don't you think his beard pulls in his whole look? I think so.

Blackbeard

[via: Frogblade]

Edward Teach aka Edward Thatch aka Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates of all time. How did I not think of him earlier?! I mean, seriously, his name has BEARD in it. I'd like to dedicate this post to not just Blackbeard, but pirates in general, because they always seem to have the coolest beards. Enjoy!

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow

Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa

"Calico" Jack Rackham

Oruc Reis aka Barbarossa aka Redbeard [his beard wasn't actually red in any of the pictures I found. Hmm...]

Sir Henry Morgan aka Captain Morgan

Snoop Dogg

[via: The Writing on the Wall]

Snoop Dogg is one of the greatest West Coast rappers alive. His music is just as awesome now as it was when he came out with Doggystyle in 1993. Along with his music, his beard, or "beardizzle" as he might say, gives him true baller status.

George Clooney

[via: StyleBell blog]
Today I realized why all the ladies are gaga over Clooney. Scruffy-beard. Why didn't I think of that?

William Peterson

[via: televisionista]
I am so sorry this is such a belated post, unfortunately sometimes life gets in the way of beards. Yesterday's beard of the day was supposed to be William Peterson. CSI hasn't been the same since he left the show, his personality character replacement "Langston" doesn't even have a beard. psh.

Leonardo Da Vinci

[VIA: paradoxplace]
Leonardo DaVinci a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, and writer.
Whew.
DaVinci is a all around badass, with a badass beard.

Sean Penn

[via: Cinematical]

So I'm sitting here watching Milk and trying to figure out who to blog about today...and then it hits me. Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, of course! In the movie, before he became a serious political figure, Penn sported a wicked beard. There's lots of other awesome beards in this movie, so you should definitely check it out!

Willie Nelson

[VIA: Emily Henke's Blog]

Singer-Songwriter. Author. Poet. Icon.
Sporting the classic Hippie Beard, today we salute the 75-year old Willie Nelson.
Seriously, what a fantastic beard.

Michael Shoemaker

[via: MyFoxDC]

Michael E. Shoemaker was arrested in Maryland this weekend, along with his son and father. I do not condone violence or other illegal activity in any way, but when I saw this mugshot, I knew it was too awesome to pass up.

Walt Whitman

[via: Natural Patriot]

"I have heard what the talkers were talking, the talk of the beginning and the end

But I do not talk of the beginning or the end.

There was never any more inception than there is now,

Nor any more youth or age than there is now,

And will never be any more perfection than there is now,

Nor any more heaven or hell than there is now."

-excerp from Song of Myself, III

I was first introduced to Whitman in my 11th grade English class. Song of Myself was the first poem we read while studying Transcendentalism, and I immediately fell in love. He makes me want to run away to the forest and write poetry and grow a beard and forget about the busy world around me.

William"Buffalo Bill" Cody

[VIA: Wikipedia]

One of the more famous faces of the Old Wild West, Buffalo Bill was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. His unique facial hair, later worn by Colonel Sanders, definitely suits him.

Billy Goat

[VIA: The Pacific Crest Trail Blog]

"I'm not on vacation. I'm not out for a weekend. This is where I live. When you do that, all the other trappings of life fade away."

Meet Billy Goat. Known as the "Heart and Soul" of the Pacific Crest Trail, he has hiked over 32,000 miles in his lifetime. He has and incredible story and authentic mountain-man beard [I'm talking to you flannel-wearing-impostors]. Check out the whole story in this LA Times Article.

All About Beards

Today's post is not about one beard in particular, but to just once again celebrate all that is beards.

All About Beards is a website that does just that. It has great tips on growing beards, various styles, FAQ, etc. Enjoy.

World Beard & Mustache Championships

Men from all around the world compete in the World Beard & Moustache Championships in Carson City, Nevada. After taking part in the annual Nevada Day Parade the contestants take the stage to compete in the Imperial and the Freestyling categories showing off their unusual styles of facial hair

Alexi Lalas

[via: lagalaxy.theoffside.com]

I was channel surfing today and happened to come across some ESPN newscasters discussing Alexi Lalas' beard back in the 90's. While doing some research I didn't even recognize him! I'm used to seeing the clean-shaven Lalas at press conferences for the LA Galaxy. Anyway, the people attending must have been surprised that security didn't remove the homeless man running around on the pitch.

Charles Darwin

[VIA: goecuador]
The key to Darwin's successful scientific career? The Beard, duh. It really has perfect dimensions to classify him as a serious scientist: long, white, and just mismanaged enough to add a hint of eccentricity.

Abraham Lincoln

[via: eHow]

Abraham Lincoln, Honest Abe, the 16th president of the United States of America. Most famous for his beard, top hat, and being the tallest president at 6'4"...oh, and of course freeing the slaves. I'm not sure who the other two men in this photograph are, but they also have some pretty nice beards!

Richard Karn

[via: WCHStv]

Richard Karn, or Al Borland as most people know him. Best known for his flannel shirts, putting up with Tim's shenanigans, and of course, his wonderful beard.

Geoffry Manthorne

[via: Food Network Fans]
Subtle, yet dignified. If you have never watched Ace of Cakes you should check it out, the commentary is hilarious. And of course there is Geof's beard.

Jamie Hyneman

[VIA: imdb.com]
If anyone deserves to have a career solely on blowing things up it's Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters. How many people do you know who could pull of a beret and a walrus beard?

Grigori Rasputin

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Beard Alphabet

[via: timbeck@livejournal]

While these are not actual people's beards, I stumbled upon it today and felt that it needs to be shared. Some of the beards are normal, but others are ridiculous, so if you have any such as H, M, N, R, or S you should send me a picture!

Devendra Banhart

[via: aimestreet.com]
There are plenty of pictures of Banhart that don't have a burlesque theme, but I thought this one was just too perfect to pass up. I'm sorry to report that as of January 27, 2009, Banhart's beard is no more [check out the difference]. I stumbled across this old article on Stereogum and literally gasped.

Let's all take this time for a brief moment of silence.

Pete Hickey

[via: His Website]

Want to see the face of a true champion? Meet Pete Hickey, researcher of beards. After shaving half of his beard he found that his beard reduces wind resistance, keeps you warmer, and it all around more comfortable.