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Since I don’t smoke, I decided to grow a moustache – it’s better for the health. However, I always carried a jewel-studded cigarette case in which, instead of cigarettes, were carefully placed several moustaches, Adolphe Menjou style. I offered them politely to my friends: "Moustache? Moustache? Moustache?"

Nobody dared touch them. This was my test regarding the sacred aspect of moustaches.

- Salvador Dalí

There are few things as perfectly beautiful in this cold and tumultuous world as a perfectly-crafted and tended mustache. The ideal one should take on a life of its own as a glistening beacon of hope, pointing the way to freedom and utopia. Those who see it will be inspired in unimaginable ways; those who touch it will be overcome with impossible rhapsody; those who wear it will be revered as demigods: pillars of society and a touchstone for all.

The most breathtaking mustache in the history of mankind belonged to one Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, the First Marquis of Púbol. While his name spoke volumes, Dalí's mustache was succinct and precise. There was no mistaking its meaning - in fact, to even expound upon it would be to trivialize it.

So bewitching were his facial accoutrements that it is thought that Daliflor, his most famous eau de toilette, was created in their honor. It is rumored that the scent's mysterious base note was water filtered and mixed by Dalí's own petal-kissed mustache. Since then, Daliflor has become a timeless and classic fragrance, inspiring women young and old to melt with ecstasy.

Thus this mustache was one with a practical purpose: it not only gave a magical quality to Dalí's face, but it bestowed a bit of its own beauty upon others. If only we could all grow mustaches and make such a difference, the world would be a much more beautiful place.

The 1960 United States presidential election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was one of the closest and most controversial races in US history. It was reported that Kennedy won the national popular vote by only one tenth of a percentage point (0.1%), the tightest popular-vote margin of the previous century!

Theorists speculated that Nixon could have beaten JFK, that baby-faced charmer had he not chosen to sport a scruffy 5 o'clock shadow during the televised presidential election debates. Perhaps Nixon was ahead of his time, believing that the stubbled look could make him appear edgier and more mature, that it could maybe set him apart as the tough-as-nails leader in response to the Hollywood good looks and prestige that JFK was bringing to the table. But alas, we know how history played out; Nixon did finally get his wish, but without the stubble the second time around, his time in office was doomed by insecurities and scandal.

It wasn't until the 1980's, when Don Johnson debuted as an unshaven James "Sonny" Crockett on television's Miami Vice that the 5 o'clock shadow was finally accepted into popular culture. Men wanted to emulate his "designer stubble" and women wanted to touch it. Arguably, in Johnson's case, his boyish good looks were enhanced by the manly barb, whereas Nixon's pudgy, caricaturesque face was made to look even creepier.

Today the 5 o'clock shadow is a staple in the catalog of male facial grooming. Matthew Fox, the sexy doctor from Lost and Salinger clan patriarch in Party of Five, has made his career by toting the scruffed up look. The odd times I've seen him shaven, I feel like he's a quarter of the man he normally appears to be, which is unsettling. With the stubble though, he is a true leader that I'd follow any day.

Or consider Michael Vartan (of Alias fame), who made the throngs of loyal Never Been Kissed fans equally hot for teacher with his gloriously unkempt facial hair. And who wouldn't want to go undercover with with Agent Vaughn, knowing full well that his scruffy splendour will ultimately protect you from being caught and tortured?

Now, like in the case of Richard Nixon, the scruffy look does not work for everyone. Let's take a quick look at some of the failed attempts at scruffiness.

Aaron Carter	Tom Cruise	Frankie Muñiz

John Krasinski (He looks like a human Homer Simpson!)	Michael Jackson (Nightmare material)

The photos above prove that the 5 o'clock shadow isn't for all men. Sometimes it's better to to be fresh-faced. But to those blessed few who can pull it off, I salute thee! May you wear your unborn beards with pride!

Today's hunk with the sexiest facial hair is none other than Your Ship's Bartender, Isaac Washington.

Whether he was mixing drinks, dispensing sage advice to lovelorn passengers, or simply pointing both fingers at you and grinning, Isaac and his trademark Zapata 'stache could do no wrong. With his crowning glory, Your Bartender inspires confidence and trust: you want, nay, you are compelled to tell him your every worry and desire. You intrinsically understand that the wearer of such a mustache would never betray this trust and its very presence comforts you beyond all measure.

Such a mustache is an entity unto itself; it transformed not only Ted Lange, its bearer, into a larger than life figure, but the entire Spelling Television production company henceforth was responsible to maintain this same level of approachable magniloquence. Do you honestly think Fantasy Island or Dynasty could have happened without the influence of The Love Boat? Of course not. Such grandiose visions (read: the epic Hervé Villechaize/Ricardo Montalbán pairing, Joan Collin's shoulder pads) were but an (anemic) attempt to top the majesty of Isaac and his facial hair.

In fact, Mr. Washington was so exceptional a character that I dare postulate that he himself was the Love Boat personified. Consider the lyrics to the iconic theme song:

Come aboard. We're expecting you.
[...]
The Love Boat [Isaac] promises something for everyone
[...]
It's an open smile on a friendly shore

Pretty obvious, isn't it?

There is no question that, at one point or another, Isaac has touched all of our lives - for the better. So the next time you're feeling lonely or sad, just think of Your Ship's Bartender and his legendary mustache. I guarantee that in no time, you'll have a skip in your step, a twinkle in your eye, and two enthusiastically pointing index fingers.

Continuing our theme of the sexiest facial stylings known to man, today's hunk is noteworthy not only for his own inspirational mustache-goatee/soul patch combination and his participation in the Pentavirate, but also for the good he has bestowed upon mankind. Yes, friends, I'm speaking of the legendary Colonel Harland D. Sanders. Not aware of his many talents? Read on.

Cindy: If you don't watch a chicken while he eats and moderate for him, he might eat too much and he'll explode. It's the nature of chickens.
Cindy: What can you do when they go out of control?
lengli: I see hordes of chickens trying to emulate the sheer weight prowess of Biggie Smalls.
Cindy: So true. and the question is... will this excess first lead to their demise or ours?
Cindy: For the sake of humanity these questions must be answered.

lengli: Or else there will be an inevitable war between man and bird, and neither species may make it out alive.
lengli: Sure, we may have firepower, but have you ever been pecked by a chicken? It is an experience you will not soon wish to relive.
Cindy: It seems all to clear to me know. When Nostradamus was writing his prophecy on the coming of the 3rd Antichrist, he was not speaking of a man - he was speaking of a chicken. A chicken so evil he can challenge the world and stability of man.
lengli: I shudder to even consider it.
Cindy: Shudder now. Die later. They must be stopped!!!
lengli: We must formulate a plan: the resurrection of Colonel Sanders. Only he can save us now.
Cindy: Yes!!! You are a wise, wise woman, lengli!!!
lengli: It is for the good of the free world that I plot.
Cindy: And the world should thank you! I thank you on behalf of the world. Colonel Sanders must be resurrected.
Cindy: There is no other way.

And the ladies love him.

In honor of America's birthday, we are delighted to celebrate Abraham Lincoln, an icon known both for his contributions to the Union and to the illustrious legacy of facial hair. This coif of beard-with-no-mustache (also known as a "chin curtain") has been an inspiration for thousands of Amish and sexual deviants everywhere (I strongly advise you against clicking that link unless you wish to have your idyllic visions of Mr. Lincoln destroyed forever).

Fun Facts About Honest Abe

Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky and as such was reputed to be the creator of the "Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky" catchphrase.

At the suggestion of an eleven-year-old girl, Lincoln grew his now-famous beard. She also suggested that he dress all in pink and adopt the moniker "Princess Pearly Pie", but Abe wisely chose to disregard this advice. Less than a month later, he was elected president.

Lincoln was known as a bit of a prankster, even after death. During one of Winston Churchill's visits to the White House, Lincoln's ghost hid all of the prime minister's clothes as he was bathing. Imagine Eleanor Roosevelt's surprise to find a nude Churchill scurrying down the hall to the guest room!

A talented singer, Lincoln sang on the recording for Once More with Feeling, the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

From all of us at ShopWiki, we wish you a happy and safe Independence Day, and a belated Happy Canada Day to our friendly neighbo(u)rs to the north! May your holidays be as glorious as the hair atop Lincoln's chin!

Hi folks,

I'm Michael Gross, but you probably know me best from TV's "Family Ties". I'm here today to inform you about an amazing public service and opportunity for infinite personal gain. Yes, I'm here to speak to you about beards.

You see, friends, I was once like you: tall, gangly, involved in petty gang warfare. The streets of Chicago can be tough, and as an impressionable teenager, I fell into all the usual traps. For years I was without purpose or direction and I myself was convinced that I was forever lost.

Until one day.

Yes, dear readers, one fateful January day, I was walking along the Chicago River in the bitterest of colds. My skin was chapped a severe purple and I was certain that my cheeks would never warm up again. I said to myself, "Michael," I said, "There has to be a better way. There has to be a way to survive this lake effect with dignity."

And so it was this very day that I started growing my beard: the beard that would not only make me a star, but would also save my life. Had I not come to possess this shining beacon of facial hair, I never would have escaped the band of miscreants that had entangled me in their web of crime. With my new beard, I was rejected by these very same scoundrels as a liability: I was now identifiable, no longer just a face in the crowd. Sweet liberty was at last mine!

A few years later, I went on to the hallowed halls of Yale University to get my MFA in drama, and shortly after that, I would find my greatest role as Steven Keaton, patriarch of the Keaton clan on "Family Ties". Look at this photo at the right and I challenge you to see anything other than my glorious beard. Impossible, isn't it?

So if you're looking to change your life for the better, I urge you with all my heart: grow a beard. Do it today. The life you save could be your own.

Sincerely,

One of the most beautiful facial hair stylings around is arguably the goatee. From the French Fork and the Musketeer to the Van Dyck and the soul patch, few 'dos have the capacity for not only a nearly infinite number of variations, but also for complete versatility. I daresay there is a goatee to go with every outfit, hairstyle, and moral persuasion known to man (and woman, should she be so lucky!).

When it comes to the most memorable personality-related goatee of all time, two examples run practically head to head: Star Trek's Evil Mr. Spock and Garthe Knight, Michael of Knight Rider's evil brother. Just look at the passion in their eyes - do you think that's pure coincidence, my friend? The same dedication that goes into their facial coiffures is in direct proportion to the fire that exists in their souls, such that even Vulcan emotional suppression cannot contain it.

Now, I'm not saying that wearing a goatee necessarily makes one evil, but if you're looking to stand out from the rest of your goody-goody, clean-shaven family, it's certainly a cheap and easy way to do so. Additionally, it inevitably helps eliminate the embarrassing rooftop scenario of some wild-eyed, gun-toting ingenue shooting the wrong twin by mistake - I think we all know how priceless that can be!

So the next time you've forgotten to shave for a couple days, consider making the goatee your new best friend. But beware: not everyone may be able to handle the new lust for life it offers. Will you be ready?

Hello again! It's Cindy guest posting once again on the ShopWiki blog for Hunk Friday - hoorah! This week will begin a series of posts celebrating the sexiest facial fashions throughout history. From the classic mustache to the edgiest of goatees, I intend to help raise the awareness of the glory of facial hair.

For this first post, my goal is to ease the public slowly into the world of wacky whiskers, First on the agenda, I am covering my favourite Private Dick, Magnum P.I., played by the ruggedly studly Tom Selleck. A true man's man (and woman's man), he is both approachable and irresistible with his classic mustache.

The enviable fullness of his 'stache has raised the bar on the standard of the male barb. In and of itself the mustache is an icon, with a personality and style of its own. When you boil it down, it's almost a chicken and an egg scenario: does the mustache make Tom Selleck or does Tom Selleck make the mustache?

All I know is that it works, and boy does it work well.

So I will leave you with an auspicious Friday the 13th send-off courtesy of my favourite mustache:

The Mustache's Prayer

Each and every night I thank the Lord for being kind and fair,
For placing me above the lip of a man so debonair
So dashing and so virile, the women stop and stare,
Lord I am so bless'd to be Tom Selleck's mustache hair.