Category Archives: Moustached Individuals of Distinction and Prowess

EXCLUSIVE! Interview with Jack O’Brien of ‘The Bright Light Social Hour.’

Jack, we’re very excited to feature you here on ‘This Is Not a Moustache.’ We first came across you and your excellent band, The Bright Light Social Hour, via the American Moustache Institute. Your original sound, musical talent, and moustache-friendly … Continue reading

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Moustached Individual of Distinction and Prowess: William Henry Jackson

Thanks to the Shorpy Photo Archive for publishing this image and bringing Mr. Jackson’s exploits to our attention. It is indeed rare to come across a human specimen who experienced as much as William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – … Continue reading

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Nevada Day 2011: Beard and Moustache Contest

This year’s Nevada Day Celebration was a resounding success (click here for photos from 2010). However, this is a good time to bring up the long-standing rivalry between Virginia City and Carson City. The hirsute denizens of Virginia City have … Continue reading

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Nevada Day Beard & Moustache Contest

Although ‘This Is Not A Moustache’ largely concentrates upon hirsute appendages of the upper lip, we recognize facial hair of all types and stand in solidarity with our brethren. Thus, we feel compelled to feature the following article. Once a … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Leonard E. Gilmore, 1926-2011

My grandfather was one hell of a guy. A Marine Veteran of World War II, recipient of the Purple Heart after the Battle of Okinawa, accomplished engineer and businessman, and a husband, father, and grandfather to a large family. In … Continue reading

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Grover Cleveland: Moustached Individual of Distinction and Prowess

Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was one of the few US Presidents to sport a respectable moustache. With our current media frenzy surrounding the election, it is incumbent upon Moustached Americans to encourage their candidate to … Continue reading

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Frank Zappa: Moustached Individual of Distinction and Prowess

Frank Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was a prolific musical genius, performer, and composer. In addition, he possessed an eccentric sense of humour and a fine moustache. I distinctly remember the first Zappa song that I heard. … Continue reading

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