Happy Movember, Mythical Beasts!

For those of you who have somehow escaped the madness that is Moustache Month, here’s a brief synopsis. Every year since 2003, November has transformed into Movember, a time when thousands of men, young and old, refuse to shave their upper lips. Now, many of the participants have no idea where Movember started (Australia) or what it is supposed to accomplish (they just want an excuse to grow a Magnum ‘stache), but most of the Movemberites realize that they are raising awareness for prostate cancer in a way that makes Tom Selleck proud.

Sound ridiculous? Well, it’s meant to. The whole point of the Movember is to raise money in a whimsical way, which seems to be working considering the fact that the Movember Foundation of Canada raised forty-two million dollars last year all on its own. Multiply this number by the five other countries that have joined the movement and you’ve got some substantial cash.

Personally, I’m all for Movember. It doesn’t negatively affect me and it gives men a way to raise millions of dollars to combat prostate cancer. If Movember starts asking me to grow a moustache, well, then we’ll have a problem.

Yeah, you wish you had my awesome 'stache.

But! As it currently stands, I am facially hairless (thank goodness) and I am giving this week’s Mythical Best Award to everyone participating in Movember this year. Whether you realize you’re raising awareness or not, you’re helping the cause. So good on you.

Are you or someone you know participating in Movember this year? Let me know in the comments. I’m really interested in hearing who knew about this and who didn’t. Until I read up on it, I only knew it involved moustaches.

Also, if you are participating in Movember, attach a photo of your glorious ‘stache and send it to me by sending us a message and I’ll post the most dashing ‘stache in a few weeks. I might even give you the Mythical Best Award. Just saying’.