Real Life Thread: I am growing a beard

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:18 pm

i usually have sideburns anyway, so its not like i cant grow one, sheesh. its just a matter of waiting for th ecurrent hair to reach a respectable length so it looks less like ive forgotton to shave and moore that i have a full english

Subhuman · Post by **Subhuman** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:40 pm

It always looks like shit at first, especially when you're used to shaving. After a certain point you'll look less homeless, more Rob Pattinson/Johnny Depp/stubbly-celebrity-of-choice. But keep it trimmed. Buy an electric trimmer with an adjustable head so you can choose how much comes off. Even the cheaper ones do an acceptable job, and it'll look a lot neater than if you just let it grow freely. Some people look good when they shape their beards into goatees or other fancy forms, but I confess I prefer a less clearly maintained look. It's up to you.

And yes, be prepared to face comments (either positive or negative) both pre-shave and post, if you decide to get rid of the beard. I got lots of positive feedback when I grew mine, but I got sick of it after a few months and shaved. The reaction was not good. People were crushed. I don't want that kind of thoughtless cruelty weighing on my conscience, so I grew it back. Remember that it's not always about you, it's about the people who have to look at you day in and day out.

MR Snake · Post by **MR Snake** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:53 pm

Unless you provide us with images you are full of shit Megatron.

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:12 am

You don't have enough man genes to grow a real beard. You limp wristed jackolope.

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:00 am

yo hammer

hows it hanignggn

ive decided ill shave when i quit smoking, that is a good payback i think. its getting a little more gruff now anyway, started to pick up burnt matches and dead bees. since smiley and subhumans in depth advice i am not sure if a beard is worth having, but i could get it to acceptable length to shave whole head in one go instead of bothering to shave every day

yeah man fuck shaving LOL

Smiley · Post by **Smiley** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:35 am

You probably don't need to shave any day yet, especially not if you have a bright beard.

Alternative advice:

Just put a razor to your face every now and again, try not to bleed.

If you lajk, go more in depth.

Superhaze · Post by **Superhaze** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:12 pm

just keep on growin', sooner or later you will get used to it.

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:03 am

do the same with nails

CloudNineGT · Post by **CloudNineGT** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:55 pm

Post nudes (with beard)

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:29 am

after a time the beard sure is getting on, wow. who'd have thought m e of all people had passed puberty

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:44 pm

Go rub cow shit in your beard.

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:21 am

after thinking long and hard about the people i know who have beards, seeing pictures of myself and general itchiness i have decided to postpone the beard growing until i am an old man. thanks anyway dac, boy howdy.

rad resistance · Post by **rad resistance** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:15 am

Megatron, don't be a cunt.

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:04 am

thanks for the advice squid brain, but pertaining to wh@

Smiley · Post by **Smiley** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:54 am

Quitter.

VasikkA · Post by **VasikkA** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:57 pm

You did the right thing, Megatron