Congratulations to Eric "Jizzy Peaches" Pylkas, the 2008 Undisputed HOBO World Mustache Champion. Pylkas is now the holder of the UHWMC Belt until next year's contest. He overcame great challenges to take this victory.
Above is the replay of the live webcast. I apologize for the audio quality. Pictures of the night's happenings will be posted on the Flickr account shortly.
In honor of the upcoming 5th Annual HOBO Mustache Contest to take place at the Bessemer VFW on November 26, Schick has decided to let you see how you will look with different styles of mustaches. It also gives you creepy googly eyes, which is really weird.
Go to the Schick Site and upload your picture to see yourself with a variety of 'staches. They don't have them all but they have a couple nice ones to choose from. If you create an account with the site you should be able to save your 'stache and paste the link here in the comments to show all of your fellow HOBOs.
Thank you to Schick for supporting the HOBO Mustache Contest.
For those who haven't been focusing on the 2008 Mustache Contest, I just wanted to post this friendly message to let you all know that THE CHAMP IS STILL HERE!! Sometimes after some hardcore training, I talk to the belt. He tells me that he likes it here in Pulaski. He is sad sometimes because he might have to leave here in November. I then soothe him by saying, "There, there now, championship belt. You are gonna be just fine. Nobody's taking you away from me anytime soon." If you aren't thinking about the day before Thanksgiving, I hope this pic fuels your fire.
Greetings my HOBO brether and sisteren. Let me ask you a couple of questions:
Do you like science?
Do you LOVE mustaches?
Do you want to see a combination of science AND mustaches?
Thought so. If you said no, then shut up. For those of you who do, allow me to present to you the following presentation from our newest subsidiary, the HOBO Science Institute:
Yes! With the HOBO Science Institute's own "Portable Mustache Device (tm)", you no longer have to worry about an embarrassing, poorly formed mustache ever again! Be sure to tell your friends and share this video. It is TRUELY a miracle of science and technology!
The LIVE FEED is now up! You can watch the HOBO Mustache Contest Live and Online only here at HOBOSWalk.com!
Be sure to tune and and also join us on Friday for HOBOWL III. We will be having FREE BEER!!!
It's kind of a big commitment to grow a mustache for the HOBO Mustache Contest. Except for the few documented cases of growing a stand-alone 'stache from the beginning, most of us grow beards. But when it comes time to shave off that beard in favor of a moustache, it's a little intimidating. Besides trying to figure where your mustache will begin and end, there's also the separation anxiety. Over the course of a month or three you can become pretty attached to your beard.
Anyway, while doing my bi-weekly research of moustaches on the interweb, I stumbled upon this video. It basically sums up the emotions a person can go through when they ditch the beard and don the 'stache.
My bookie got back to me this week with some updates odds. There's been some changes in the standings, but the favorites remain the same. Let's hear what everyone thinks. Let's hear some Mustache Smack Talk. I want to know who will really have the best mustache. Post a comment and let everyone know!
Giles' had a very strong showing in his rookie mustache contest. With the added experience he could easily win this.
Shankbone is a grizzled mustache veteran and was crucial in starting the mustache revolution of 2004.
One of only two people who have participated in all three mustache contests.
He's been growing it a long time in anticipation of this day.
If he could attend in-person he may move up a few spots.
Dropping because he likely will not be attending
The other person who has participated in all three mustache contests.
A confirmation of participation would lead to a large jump in the rankings for Biz
The possibility of the power of the red mustache is causing a jump in the rankings
Her goal is two votes this year.
Unfortunately, he has confirmed he will not be showing for the contest.
Two Words... Eric Fitting
The mustache contest is just over month away. I hope everyone is growing their mustaches well. The 'V' is looking forward to seeing a large group of HOBOs sporting mustaches. Word is, the 'V' may advertise the contest up on their sign.
Now, place your bets... The bookies got back to me and here are the early Vegas Odds.
His Super Power is everything, so you know he's going to have a good mustache. He comes out as the early favorite.
Always a strong mustache.
Can he win back the belt?
G-Mac has proven the blond mustache can win, can Bibbles do the same?
Defending champion still ranked high, even though chances are he won't be able to attend to defend the title.
My Mustache will be solid and maybe stop a show.
It will definitely be a Giant Mustache, possibly on the big screen again.
Has to be considered a favorite, he was once the mustache man of the year.
Has Pearce passed on the mustache growing gene?
Former champ has dropped in the rankings
He usually comes through in the clutch, can he grow a mustache that does this too?
I saw Turd recently sans mustache. He'll have to start growing if he wants to compete.
Don't make fun of his mustache or he'll perform a "Display of Power" on you!
Managed to get votes last year, who knows?
A Mr. Rooney showing would be surprise in the field and a definite contender.
He surprisingly had a mustache last year, but he probably wont' be able to make the contest.
We all know Ruppe will shave the day of the contest just to spite everyone... I guess we do need an emcee though
It's Eric Fitting... That explains it all.
The mustache contest was a "Giant" success, especially since we were able to include Giant via webcam. The V was packed and the Old Style was flying out of the coolers. You could tell that HOBOs were in town.
First off, I will introduce the new Undisputed HOBO World Mustache Champion... JJ Johnson!
It was a tremendous turnout. I don't know when the last time the V saw this many people when it wasn't a wedding. More information will follow shortly. For now, I need to get some sleep. What I want everyone to do is vote in the poll on the left side of the screen. Pick your favorite stache. To get a better look at all the mustaches, make sure you take a look at the photos in our Flickr photo album.
Here's a group shot (missing a couple people).
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