I'm going camping this weekend, peeps!

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I'm going camping this weekend, peeps! It was a last minute decision and I should have been out the door already but I was sucked into a debate about beards. What was first intended as a wise-ass crack on the "meme" turned into a full blown "Jason is the Troll" saga.

But the truth is: beards are ugly. Sorry if that offends anyone's delicate sensibilities, but they are. It's a matter of personal opinion on what constitutes "attractive" and in mine: beards are ugly. They're not glorious, they're not manly and they're not majestic: they're ugly.

That includes long beards, short beards, thick and thin beards.

So, while I'm freshly shaved this morning, I'll probably have 5 o'clock shadow on Sunday when I return from my trip. I'll probably have been blocked a couple of dozen more times for my stance on beards -- that's fine. I'll get over it.

Anywho, have a great weekend! We'll see how mine goes.

Not my idea, but this is where we're going for a family reunion. Not my family, either. I was just invited along for the free food. ;)
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Originally shared by Tim S

#beardfriday   #beardsmakethingsbetter

Comments

Gem Hodges said…
I'm not a fan of beards either. But it would be a weird and lonely place if the only people we circled were those that agreed with everything we said.
July 26, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Gem Hodges said…
Ps have fun on your trip :)
July 26, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Tammy Moore said…
beards are scary. you never know what is lurking in them.
July 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Jason Bayton said…
I tend to keep my chin within mine. YMMV.
July 26, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Tammy Moore said…
Do you ever find anything else in there?
July 26, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Jason Bayton said…
The odd hamster occasionally.

No, I don't. It does collect moisture on cold mornings, but then so do my eyebrows.

That's not weird, right?
July 26, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Tammy Moore said…
awww, you need a scarf or something!
July 26, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Ryan Mathewson said…
So you're running late because you got sucked into a debate about beards but then take time to make a post about said debate so now you're even more late... a bearded man would stop making excuses and get to his camping.  A beardless man, can be rectified however, let nature run its course and cultivate that face fur.   #bearded
July 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Tammy Moore said…
How can you argue that?
July 26, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Isaac Lewis said…
Well I am sorry sir, you seem to have your facts all wrong. Just because you think beards are ugly doesn't mean you have to hate on people all the time because of one opinion. People who have beards are automatically more wise. People who have beards are automatically better than people who are without beards. People who have beards get more women. People who have beards heard more manly. People who have beards are more attractive than people without beards. People who have beards get warmth in the winter. People who have beards emit a scent that is an aphrodisiac. People who have beards are noticed more in public. People who have beards get more money from their jobs than people who don't have beards. People who have beards do not get cuts from razors. People who have beards are stronger than people who don't have beards. People who have beards are able to do magical things. People who have beards heal from wounds faster than people without beards. People who have beards are smarter than people without beards. People who have beards are more mature than people without beards. People who have beards are better than people without beards. And lastly, people who have beards do not lose the game.

Tim Shinn
July 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM
William Walker said…
The truth is you are wrong Jason. I can understand you may not like them but to call out facts that are complete bullshit on this post and the OP makes you look like a fool
July 26, 2013 at 7:44 PM
Tim S said…
It's OK Jason ON I have been bearded for many years as have many men.. Your fear doesn't bother me it is refreshing to see someone so openly bigoted about something so fun.. Have fun being an uptight guy and I hope you one day experience the joy that is the wind blowing through your beard on a sunny day.
July 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Celeste Sanders Holloway said…
I have never seen a beard I like
July 27, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Tim S said…
And that's fine for you as this is a anti beard rant.. But the original post was about being bearded and loving it.. Jason ON an admitted shaver and someone who has never had a beard is offering views on them and facts. It's just like someone that doesn't have a tattoo saying nobody should have them and chastising those that do because they don't like them.
On the subject of beards being dirty the ignorance/bias being shown is laughable.. Shaving is easy.. I spend at least 30min a day and longer caring for mine..
Talking about something you know nothing about is easy.. But it's even easier for people to spot your ignorance.
July 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Tammy Moore said…
I don't think what he said was him "chastising." I think you guys are taking the post a little too seriously.
July 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Tim S said…
The original post this stemmed from.. Not mine but another person's share of it..
July 27, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Google+ Facial Hair Club said…
You come from a long line of beardless wankers.
July 27, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Jason Bayton said…
They're also warm.
And provide ample cushioning when resting on something.
July 30, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Jason ON said…
back hair is warm, too. No one's lauding that.
July 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Jason Bayton said…
I've never seen back hair as thick my beard. I'd rock a coat of fur though ;)
July 30, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Jason ON said…
Well.. you do live on a cold island. :P
July 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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