Since there was recently a beard post...

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 1st June 11, 09:58 AM

This is an upcoming TV show from "The Deadliest Catch" producers. It's called "Whisker Wars" and follows men who grow facial hair competitively. http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/10/wh...atch-producers. http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/10/wh...atch-producer/I didn't really know where to put this, since there isn't a "grooming" section.

**Tobus** · 1st June 11, 10:46 AM

Awesome! Looks like it'll be on IFC?

Your link didn't work, so I Googled it. Here's another link with a teaser trailer: http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment...isker_war.html

This kinda looks like a joke to me. Not sure if I should take it seriously.

**Matty Ross** · 1st June 11, 03:49 PM

Too bad their isn't A Santa Claus Category. I would enter that Contest.

**Tobus** · 6th August 11, 06:22 AM

This show premiered last night on IFC. "Whisker Wars" is a program about American competitive beard growers competing amongst themselves and looking to challenge the European beard champions in Germany.

Any of you fellows with facial hair, or who simply admire a nice beard, should check it out. I might find it inspirational enough to try growing mine out longer than I usually keep it. But it's an interesting program.

They claimed last night that real beards are on the verge of becoming mainstream again. I hope so!

**Father Bill** · 6th August 11, 06:43 AM

Define a "real beard" ...as opposed to a chin toupe?

**Kiltboy** · 6th August 11, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Define a "real beard" ...as opposed to a chin toupe?

**Tobus** · 6th August 11, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Define a "real beard" ...as opposed to a chin toupe?

"Real beard" is my term, as opposed to the stubbly look that's popular these days. I'm talking about a full-bodied beard with some length to it, like 19th century men wore.

**Father Bill** · 6th August 11, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

"Real beard" is my term, as opposed to the stubbly look that's popular these days. I'm talking about a full-bodied beard with some length to it, like 19th century men wore.

Ha! I like those! I've had it long and short, but never just "stubbly."

**Ryan Ross** · 19th December 11, 05:08 PM

I've just now seen this thread. Certainly a show I need to be watching.

But also, my interest is piqued...

Originally Posted by Tobus

"Real beard" is my term, as opposed to the stubbly look that's popular these days. I'm talking about a full-bodied beard with some length to it, like 19th century men wore.

So, would the below count as a "real beard", simply because it completely covers my face (meaning it's not just stubble), even though it's not much over a quarter inch long? Just out of curiosity, you understand.