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.

HOBOs, this is what you are competing for. This is what will be up for grabs at the 3rd Annual HOBO Mustache Contest.

For the first time, there will be an award given to the winner of the Mustache Contest. This year, we will crown the Undisputed HOBO World Mustache Champion (UHWMC) and award him with this beautifully handcrafted title belt. As of now, the current UHWMC Title Holder is Andrew "The Torso" Gregas.

The belt was finely crafted by The Showstoppa out of only the best possible parts. The belt starts with a $2 serving dish from the Salvation Army Thrift Store. The dish is attached with the strongest, highest quality screws that were 98 cents at Home Depot, to a $20 weight lifting belt purchased from Dunham's Sports. Attached to the belt is a luxurious $20 HOBO belt buckle from a kiosk in the mall. The lettering and mustache in the center of the belt are made of the finest gems know to man, Bling Things Stick-On Crystals, $15.

This fine piece of artsmanship comes in at a price of approximately $58. Thanks to the Adopt-A-HOBO program and the generous donations by HOBOs and Friends of HOBO this is possible.