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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 08/14/2005 : 13:51:24
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I know beard threads abound here, but this one's a twist - I shaved off my beard for craziness reasons and I'm not sure whether to keep it clean-shaven, or grow back the stubbly beard.
If this illicits enough interest, I may post pictures to aid decision-making.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 13:56:33
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Well I think we know what my reply will be but post some pictures to assist please.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 13:58:05
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I'm growing one too so I say go for it. You gotta have something warm to sleep in when the weather cools.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:03:35
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Originally posted by Newo
I'm growing one too so I say go for it. You gotta have something warm to sleep in when the weather cools.
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Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music -- the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.
inspired thought there Newo
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:09:06
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I say Beard.
I thought about it long and hard, I eeny meeny miny mo'd and it came with this definate conclusion.
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:22:39
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Avec beard:
Sans beard:
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:25:15
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i'm coming up on almost 2 months now. friends of mine have said that it looks good, but is starting to look "unkempt". to which i told them to fuck off
i had to meet the parents of my new female friend last night. i was very tempted to shave it, or at least trim it, but ultimately decided 'fuck it' i'm going to keep it the way it is. i counteracted my scruffiness by wearing a nice jacket and generally looking dope.
the last time i shaved my beard i regretted it. i think i'm in for the long haul this time. Erebus style
ps. i think trimming your beard under your neck is selling out to the man. go grizzly man style!
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Edited by - floop on 08/14/2005 14:47:57 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:25:29
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I should add that what qualifies for a beard in the Cheeseman is barely a step above designer stubble - I have fair hair and if I don't shave it just looks dirty.
I also want to apologise for the combover style hair in the first, not sure whats going on there.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 08/14/2005 : 14:28:04
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Avec beard:
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
I know which of those two shirts I prefer, that's for sure.
Shaved head = no combover worries.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 20:19:56
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I think they're both nice shirts, actually.
As for the beard, I think it's a matter of whether you feel like shaving often. If you don't, go ahead and grow the beard.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 21:20:49
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I say shave for the next two weeks, then grow the beard back in honor of some noble cause like your team vying for the world series. Vow not to shave again until you are either victorious in your cause or crushed into oblivion. Then you can either shave it or keep it as your mood warrants. Oh, and make sure you don't succomb to any pressure from Ms. Cheeseman (if there is one). This is your decision, not hers, so don't forget that.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 21:48:25
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Beard
This was my beard last Christmas. I shaved it off in March, but thought I looked ill and weird without it so I grew it back. It's pretty much the same now, but not as messy. I've had doubts about keeping it, but it's like having a plant you have prune and tend to, which is fun ;). I put the leaves in the picture ages ago just for fun. Actually, I've always wanted to look like Will Oldam on the record cover where he has the huge beard or the guy from the Eels when he had that Uni Bomber look!
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 22:08:19
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Yeah it is so weird when you shave the beard and then your upper lip looks like you had a two inch skin graft put in where there used to be nothing odd and you cannot help but continue to stare at it. I say go all out for that uni-bomber look rumours. Looks pretty fucking cool to me. Not you cheeseman, it may take a little too long with that fair hair.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 22:09:58
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| i'm an advocate of the unibomber look as well. i like to go all out, with the hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses. chicks dig it |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 05:33:43
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Originally posted by Superabounder
I say shave for the next two weeks, then grow the beard back in honor of some noble cause like your team vying for the world series.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies
I don't think Southampton Football club are quite that desperate yet.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 05:43:06
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therewererumours' jacket beats Cheese's shirts, I say.
Denis
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:19:23
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therewererumours = badly drawn boy?
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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One Who Hath Swum
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:33:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Avec beard:
Sans beard:
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
i don't get it. Where's the beard? |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:41:27
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I should add that what qualifies for a beard in the Cheeseman is barely a step above designer stubble - I have fair hair and if I don't shave it just looks dirty.
I also want to apologise for the combover style hair in the first, not sure whats going on there.
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
Cheeseman, I'd go for the shaved head/bearded combo look, unless you have look neat for work, forunatly I don't. Denis, a Frank Black and the Catholics t -shirt is a far superior garment then what I'm wearing in that picture  plus Tre, I've been listening to the About a Boy soundtrack alot lately, so something must be happening there !
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2005 : 22:48:19
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i have an interview tomorrow. i'm very torn about whether or not i should shave my beard. a moral dilemma  |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 22:57:49
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Keep the beard Tony. If you are hired, you don't want to have to remain clean shaven for the rest of your career.
On a different note, I wish I could grow a beard.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 23:00:44
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
On a different note, I wish I could grow a beard.
someday my son.. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 01:06:08
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Originally posted by Superabounder
Oh, and make sure you don't succomb to any pressure from Ms. Cheeseman (if there is one).
Ha!
No, there isn't.
I decided on the lazy approach, and keepin' it stubbly for now. Trim to grade 1 every few days suits me.
Jason, I did explain that it was barely a beard - it's more noticable in the flesh.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 08:52:09
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 10:32:09
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Originally posted by floop
i have an interview tomorrow. i'm very torn about whether or not i should shave my beard. a moral dilemma
I had the same dilemma a week or so ago. I didn't get the job. I'm betting it was the unshaven face. How'd it go, Floop? Did you get the job beardless?
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 10:33:38
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By the way, Simon, I think a goatee might be a viable choice, especially if you want to attract the Canadian female.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 11:01:09
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 12:05:35
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Rubbish! Look!
Hot-Dog! I think it looks snappy.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 12:07:13
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I've just sprayed coffee everywhere!!!
Simon! Don't do it!
[edit] this is awful, I can't stop laughing, literally... tears rolling down my face... oh Simon I'm sorry but hahahahahaha |
Edited by - starmekitten on 08/24/2005 12:09:32 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 14:04:08
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
Rubbish! Look!
Hot-Dog! I think it looks snappy.
a sombrero and poncho would really complete that look.
not that i advocate manipulating peoples images for the entertainment of others |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 14:09:55
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
I had the same dilemma a week or so ago. I didn't get the job. I'm betting it was the unshaven face. How'd it go, Floop? Did you get the job beardless?
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i sold out (to the man) and opted to go clean cut. i did keep substantial sideburns though.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 14:42:41
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 15:18:45
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
Rubbish! Look!
Hot-Dog! I think it looks snappy.
I've made my choice!
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 15:41:31
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Fat people and goatees don't mix (nothing to do with you Cheeseman)! You actually look pretty good with one Cheeseman, have you ever considered a handle bar mustache, that would be my ultimate goal in life, to be able to wear one proudly without strange looks from people  .
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Edited by - therewererumours on 08/24/2005 15:42:43 |
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scruvs
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 08/26/2005 : 01:38:40
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Originally posted by floop
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
I had the same dilemma a week or so ago. I didn't get the job. I'm betting it was the unshaven face. How'd it go, Floop? Did you get the job beardless?
i sold out (to the man) and opted to go clean cut. i did keep substantial sideburns though.
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I sold out after 4 months and opted to go clean cut, too. I'm starting over soon, and it's not coming off for the relatives at Christmas.
I never realized that having a full, nappy beard is more work than shaving every couple of days. Every day, shampoo, combing, filling it with food during lunch, emptying food from beard after lunch, using 5x as many napkins. It's the biggest pain in the ass, but it's the price you pay for looking so damn cool.
Oh but shaving it was really fun. I got to make all those cool American Chopper designs before I finally cleaned it all off.
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Edited by - scruvs on 08/26/2005 01:41:17 |
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Poll: To Beard Or Not To Beard
