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    The First Day of Octobeard

    Today marks the beginning of the annual time-honored tradition known as "Octobeard". Men are encouraged to withhold from shaving for the entire month of October to pay tribute to this ancient rite of masculinity.

    OctoBeard
    by OctoBeard

    Community Contributor

    Post your clean-shaven mugs today, and in 31 days, when we are all brimming with bearded awesomeness, we will see who among us has grown the most glorious beard.

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