Dr. Myers doesn't like that Darren Naish doesn't like Darwin's beard. Why? Because "men can grow beards in their 20s, and having a beard doesn't necessarily mean you're a wizened old fuddy-duddy."
Maybe someone needs to tell grandpa over there that men can grow beards in their teens, and having a beard doesn't mean you're a wizened old fuddy-duddy.
Photograph taken at Zabriskie point when I was circa 16 years old.
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Having a beard doesn't mean you're a wizened old fuddy-duddy.
I prefer the reverse equation: lack of beard makes a male look like a wet behind the years babe. Is anyone familiar with the expression "beardless youth?" The fact that I have had a beard for the last 32 yeras has nothing to do with this opinion.
I can remember when one of the boys on the opposing soccer team in my son's under-fourteen league had a full beard. He had to carry id so that he could play in the games because no opposing parent would take his word that he was under 14.
What is it with guys and beards, anyway, that growing one at an early age means you're more manly?
Hey, some guys use their testosterone for growing beards, and some guys use it for other purposes . . .
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That is an impressive beard for 16. You just might be a MAN BEARD.
I'm a bit jealous of your beard.
I can't grow a beard. But I admire those who can grow a beard.