For those unaware, it's a kind of celebration of unkempt manly-ness that revolves around a month long boycott of the common razor.
The goal... for those who decide to participate... is facial hair. And in this case more clearly means better.
The main focus is a kind of "creative beard challenge" that has contestants posting photos and stories chronicling their quests for the perfect beard. There's also merchandise to be bought: Noshember sweatshirts and beard head hats in a number of colors.
Another very important Noshember tradition... and one I do understand... is the charity component. Those who participate have friends and relatives sponsor them (and their barbe) throughout the month to help raise money for a charity of their choosing.
Celebs like Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt have been known to be a part of the event. So why not professional golfers. The four above for example. Each exemplary when it comes to giving and each seems to have a certain affinity for stylistic manscaping, so why not. They've got to get started, Noshember begins tomorrow.
Oh, and LPGA players needn't feel excluded, Noshember isn't just for guys. Girls are encouraged to participate as well, but um... I'm not going to go there. Here are the rules for ladies.
Personally, I think Tiger looks better with a beard. The other three look pretty unkempt, but I guess that's the whole point.
ReplyDeleteIs that a rip-off of Movember?
ReplyDeleteIt's for such a good cause so it's good that sports people (In the UK at least) are starting to take part. Really helps to raise the profile and therefore more money!!
ReplyDeleteNot exactly a rip-off, more like a take-off. ↁ_ↁ
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great way to raise money and the fact that one can select their charity means that some less know organizations may get funding.
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ReplyDeletewith image being the factor in endorsements, i would say most, if not all, of the sponsors will have terms in the contract defining a players allowable personal appearance
if you look at the lawsuits regarding image "likeness" for example, those reveal the extent to which an image is attached to a "brand"
not to mention, the charitable contribution component fits in nicely as a very valuable income tax deduction to these players
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Much prefer a clean shaven look
ReplyDeleteThere's also another one called 'Movember'- a big men's health charity campaign in multiple countries: http://www.movember.com/
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