An interesting article about what it’s like to be a British Asian with a beard in the aftermath of the 7th of July London bombings.
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Snooo
1 February 2006 13:45
#1
I have tried, unsuccessfully, to grow a beard in the last few months. It starts to itch like hell so I give up and shave it.
Beards should be congratulated for their patience, not criminalised. “I tip my hat to your beard, sir” should be the required greeting.
Snooo
1 February 2006 13:45
#2
gave up and shaved… arrgh
doctorvee
1 February 2006 13:49
#3
Hmm, funny — I always saw it as the other way about. I was always far too lazy to shave, so I grew a beard. I’ve been trying to shave ever since the new year and I’m terrible at it. Hair has just been replaced by red bits — rashes, cuts, gashes, whatever…