True story...really happened...

Oh No!


Beard danger sense tingling!!!


My beard leaps onto the tracks to stop the oncoming locomotive of doom!

All's good in the hood! My beard is a hero!!

Enjoy....have a fun and safe new year!

Ball drop this, punk!

Did you know McDonald's released some Jason and Brian toys? Easy to spot the one modeled after Brian...nice smooth hairless face that looks like it has yet to experience puberty. Mine's on the left...kick-ass Jedi style beard. At least Brian got the Millenium Falcon. Stay positive brotha!

Oh Snap....

Ball drop #2. What's your excuse this time, Hoss?

Week 04 - Distinguished

How far are we going to take this before you quit?

Week 03 - Ahhhh...warmth

Sorry for the late update.  I wasn't home at all today.  I was out testing the warmth of my sweet mug rug.  This beard is so full that it definitely keeps my face warm in these cold, harsh, Midwest winters.

Except for the mohawk...

I think I could pull that off. I definitely have the pasty whiteness rollin'. If I really focus, I think I could bridge that one inch gap between my upper chest sweater and my neckbeard.

Either way, here's my update, sexy as usual but with 100% more beard.

I declare a winner

It's Tuesday and I'm hoping Jay posts his entry in a timely fashion.

Anyway, I declare this guy the winner (and an enormous loser at the same time!).

He would crush any of our competitors based on aesthetics alone.

Link

Since Jay seems to be falling behind in the points a little bit already, I thought I would help him out: LINK

Judging Criteria Finalized ... for now

Judging Criteria will be on a 5 point scale for each category. Category weights are as follows:

• Fullness - 20%
• Length - 20%
• Blog Updates - 20%
• General aesthetics - 20%
• Post shave design - 20%

Weights were appointed in a manner which rewards natural facial hair growth ability, while also rewarding entertainment skills.

Just Keeping The Crowd Ramped Up!!!!

Didn't have a camera for the past few days since Brianna and Emi were in Indianapolis, so I didn't forget like I normally woudl so much as I couldn't take pics...that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

As you can see, my beard is growing just fine. Volume is now the next frontier. I noticed Brian just left his sideburns at their normal length...mine are blended so that I have a natural beard look. Judges, please take note :P

Ball dropper?

Wow...only 2 weeks in and someone couldn't manage to get an update in on time. I thought it would maybe take a month for you to forget. I never thought it would be so soon. Nice work.

Week 02 - Feeling handsome

criteria?

Just throwing this out there for the judges. You have to put a 1 thru 5 in each category. That category will then be weighed (see below). The highest total wins.

• Fullness - 5%
• Length - 20%
• Shape - 20%
• Timely blog updates - 5%
• General good looking - 25%
• Post shave design - 25%

Sound good? :)

I thought we were GROWING beards...

... not penciling them in like you seem to have done. I shaved this morning, but messed up the neckline. Only need a few days of growth to fix that. I think Brian's trying to hide his lack of chin hairs by covering with his hand in some sort of Zoolander pose..."Blue Steel!"

Week 01 - Are you ready to give up?

On like Donkey Kong

For some reason, my bud Brian wanted to see if he could match beards with me this winter season. I'm obliging, I just don't want to hear any crying when it's all said and done. So here is my start picture...yes, I'm goofy looking, no need to comment. Just enjoy the festive christmas tree lights glaring off my pasty white tweety-bird head. This pic was officially taken one day after the start of the contest (do you see what you're up against Brian!) This will be last time you see quasi baby-butt smoothness...

Week 00

I'm ready to go...let's do this.

Welcome to Mug Rugs

Two of my buddies, Brian and Jason, can grow facial hair like Teen Wolf. Sadly, the only hair that grows above Jason's neckline is also below his eyes.

Anyway, they came up with the crazy idea to have a beard growing contest.

Guy and I are judges. We still haven't firmed up all the judging criteria but I'm sure Style will count just as much as Quantity.

This is a place for us to keep track of the progress and share the stories...

Welcome to Mug Rugs.