Leaders of the Pack

This weeks photos are being released into the wild as we speak, so here is the ladies version of who is in the lead, and who is trailing hopelessly behind.

	Manish is going for the gold this year, with an impressive and thick beard engulfing most of his face. Watch out Matt, he may look innocent but Big M is on the attack!
	Matt, the reigning champion, is doing everything within his power to defend his crown. Rumor has it that he was spotted at the seaport wrestling tourists for cash, which may have boosted his manliness rating but also re-enforced the idea that he was a homeless man who couldn't afford a razor.
	Newcomer Justin C is showing some promise this year with a very dark full beard. He loses manly points for a trimming penalty but don't underestimate his beard-growing power. Just don't get on his bad side or he may roundhouse kick you with those fancy boots.
	Last year's Metro Award winner is bringing it this year with a well-groomed but very full beard after only a few weeks. Don't insult his manliness or he will try his jiu jitsu moves on you!
	Does Matt know he is supposed to be growing a beard? We aren't sure if he is actually participating in the competition at all. Time to stop playing crossword puzzles and step it up!
	Let's face it, the guys with lighter hair like Peter have it tough. The same amount of hair just doesn't register since its so light. We've never seen a blonde burly man, but maybe this year will be different. Maybe not.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who is the Manliest of Them ALL?

The competition is starting to get intense with some leaders beginning to emerge. The burly man competition is sure to be the most controversial this year over the issue of trimmed vs. au naturale beards. The judges will have to make a decision on this one soon. There is no doubt going to be a showdown in the near future between the trimmers and true burly men, who have suffered through their itchy faces without flinching or whining. This is what true men are made of and I am confident that the judges will rule in favor of those macho men who don't care that they have been mistaken for homeless men over the weaker bunch, who are worried what strangers will think.

A real man would laugh in the face of anyone who dare question his beardly intentions and does not succumb to the pressure of the outside world. Only time will tell who will have what it takes.

To Trim or Not to Trim?

So Ladies, since we are the official judges of this competition, how do we interpret the rule #3.3 (source:http://mancember.com) "Sales and Operations staff are permitted to shave and trim their beard under the chin for a clean appearance on days when meeting with clients. Business cards may be required for verification!" ? Do we demand business cards from the offenders or do we allow them to proceed with their trim and proper neck hair?

I am of the opinion that we should allow them to proceed with the competition (with proof of client meeting of course) but render them ineligible for the "Burly Man Full Beard" since no self-respecting burly man would care what others think of his manly mane!

What do you think? Leave a comment below to vote.

Macho Macho Men

Mancember is back with a vengeance this year, after a year hiatus. Mancember II: The Revenge is already one week underway! The guys launched their new site today at http://mancember.com so take a look at the line up and let us know what your predictions are.

We predict a few more weeks of itchy, scruffy faces! Hopefully in the next few days, a leader will emerge from the pack. At the moment, it is hard to tell, although past performances indicate that Mike V, Matt M, Matt C and Kevin K are all likely to be in the running for the big win. Only time will tell. Stay tuned!