Congratulations, to the DC gang. You can give them internet hugs here.

I just HAD to look into this mustache thing! I’ve had several donations to my donors choose project (Kindergarten Kitchen – Feeding the Future) and they’ve all been from people with mustaches!! So after some checking I found that many of the people who have donated are associated in some way to your site.  I have posted thank you’s to individuals to have donated, but I wanted to thank the entire site for bringing attention to such valuable and important causes.  I have taught for 8 years in urban settings.  I am used to buying supplies, mittens, food, etc. for the children in my Kindergarten class, so it has really been touching to see that others are willing to donate to “my children” who they don’t even know.  I just wanted to thank those who took the time to organize and set up this site.  I cannot tell you how touched I am that people I’ve never even met care.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Rebekah Schultz

Myth #2: My workplace will not approve of my Mustache.

The Debunker says: What, are you a lipstick model? Unless your job has specific grooming restrictions (and if they do, why the heck are you still working there?), your colleagues and managers are sure to see your Mustache as a demonstration of your creativity, individualism, and community-minded spirit. Tell everyone you’re growing “outside the box”. People love anything that’s “outside the box”. So much so that “outside the box” just may be the new “inside the box”. If you actually try to use any sort of box metaphor, just make sure you talk long enough to confuse/bore/upset your audience. You might also mention that HR approved your ‘Stache, so any objections might lead to legal action.

Right place. Right time.

Announcing the First Annual Mustaches for Kids Photobomb Contest. Growers–send us your sweetest bombs and we’ll post them here. Just don’t make any enemies. Remember, you’re M4K ambassadors and this is a charity for kids. That said, the idea of ruining/enhancing a photo with your sweet ’stache is an idea that has legs. Or whiskers.

Myth #1: My girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, partner, life mate won’t like it.

The Debunker says: Wrong! The minor tactile inconveniences you might face with kissing, nuzzling, or whatever funky stuff you’re into will be overshadowed by the intangible swagger of confidence and masculinity that the Mustache will bring. You will be attractive, bold, macho, and just a wee bit dangerous. But you’ll also be kind-hearted and sensitive–remember, it’s for the kids. Plus, the prickly stage only lasts for a week, at which point your silken wisps will feel like the gentlest of caresses, like a small kitten has taken residence on your upper lip. Everyone likes kittens.

Take that, Myth #1. We have vanquished thee!

If Jon Arbuckle can grow a ’stache, so can you! Use our handy Chapter Locator Map to find a Mustaches for Kids chapter near you, and start giving pep talks to your upper lip. In many cities, Shaving Day is only weeks away.

Don’t see a chapter in your city or village? No problem–you can start one.

(Image used with permission of Dan Walsh at Garfield Minus Garfield. The man is generous AND he has a mustache. Kind of like all of you.)