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The Month Formerly Known As November

November 2, 2010
Category: Wellness
The Month Formerly Known As November

While riding in the elevator today, I heard my friend refer to this month as Movember (pronounced MOE-vember). Thinking it was some sort of homorific name change, I was delighted to learn that Movemeber is actually an incredible movement that began building momentum in the early 2000s to raise awareness for men's health and ultimately prostate cancer. The idea is to start the month clean shaven and grow a full mustache over the next 30 days. It functions just as pink ribbon for breast cancer or a red ribbons for AIDS awareness does, but it also gets people talking. As it turns out, growing a mustache is quite the conversation starter which works well for so many of the men participating who are also trying to raise money for this great cause.

Visit their website to learn more about Movember and how you can starting growing your mo. There's even a fun party pack they'll send you if you're feeling inspired and want to grab a group of friends. And just think of all the mustache rides you can offer!

Learn more about Movember.


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Submitted by ShyPup4LTR (not verified) on Tue, 2010-11-02 18:02.

Not all mustache's will grow that fast or be super visible after a month but it sounds interesting for a worthy cause for sure.

Submitted by johnfnfl on Tue, 2010-11-02 18:49

Wow....this idea is really dumb! There nothing to indicate WHY the mustache is being grown. Perhaps if the facial hair were dyed an obvious color, but that's ludicrous too. Dumb idea.

Submitted by Canadiantiger on Tue, 2010-11-02 21:00

@johnfnfl - you think it is dumb due to the fact you can not grow a moustache... @shypup4ltr give it a go you never know... and damn hope that RobheartsDH grows one it would look very sexy on him woof.... just me thoughts and yea i have one all the time... it is a great idea... .also wear a blue and white tie showing support for the cause also....

Submitted by johnfnfl on Tue, 2010-11-02 21:51

I had a mustache for about 25 yrs, much to the detriment of my military superiors....lol Of course, I had to keep to trimmed according to regulations.

Perhaps Canadiantiger shouldn't make such wild statements about someone whom he doesn't know anything about.

Submitted by rand09 (not verified) on Tue, 2010-11-02 21:06.

How about for those with a nice thick mustache to shave it off...that will get conversation started and lead to more awareness. If even only one life is saved, then any idea has succeeded wonderfully.

Submitted by ShyPup4LTR (not verified) on Wed, 2010-11-03 00:13.

Have heard that the mustache will grow faster or slower depending on variations in the gene pool and DNA involved, similar to how different pooch's have varying aptitudes and hair density at a show.

Submitted by Masclinedad (not verified) on Wed, 2010-11-03 06:31.

Too many awareness months if you ask me and I'm sick of hearing "Save the ta-ta's" and seeing those one breasted women bawling on tv! Geez! Atleast they're still alive! As long I don't see hairy guys crying It's cool with me!

Submitted by exstraigh ... on Wed, 2010-11-03 07:20

If you ask me, not enough awareness months. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Feb 09 and had surgery in June 2009. The surgery sucks and so do the after-affects. But, I'll live to a normal life expectancy and not suffer from debilitating bone pains for 10 years before dying an early death. GUYS-- GET YOURSELVES CHECKED OUT BY AGE 50 OR EARLIER IF ITS IN YOUR FAMILY. When they catch it early it is no big f'ing deal. PS - I already had/have a moustache. Riders anyone? (just kidding). Not kidding - the test is no big deal. A very well lubed finger up your butt for about 5 seconds (let's see a raise of the hands for a problem with this ) and a blood test for PSA (which insurance pays for, but is not real expensive anyway).

Submitted by SpierC on Wed, 2010-11-03 08:00

Many men with mustaches are hot! I had a mustache once in the 90's and didn't like the way it looked on me. So, I will grow out my pubic patch for the month of November. ;-)

Submitted by Bearon on Wed, 2010-11-03 08:38

I think this is a good idea in basis.... BUT needs top drawer, best of the best MARKETING to be sold to the public.

I for one am sick and tired of seeing PINK Breast Cancer gunk/crap all over the damned place, banks, stores, restaurants, bilboards, bumperstickers... well you get the picture. Then there are the walkathons, races, boat races, bracelets, pins etc... Why I even saw mini handi-man tool sets IN PINK at the local hardware store for "Breast Cancer", ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Of course one cannot forget the TV Talk shows blah blah blah the list goes on and on.

It's about time MEN got equal billing in medical research. Female illness gets more $$$$ and marketing than serious MALE health issues. You'd think they were the only ones effected by disease on the planet. Prostate Cancer is JUST AS SERIOUS and dangerous to MEN as BC is to fish....

Why not just advertise and collect for CANCER PERIOD and divide it up equally amongst the various reasearch programs? Whatever happened to FAIR IMPARTIAL coverage under the medical oaths???

I will wager this PINK RIBBON Breast Cancer is a huge marketing scam by the Drug Industry.... knowing that women will always cough up if it's for "women"... but not if it's for men. After all no one ever publishes an accounting of what is made from the sale of tons of PINK garbage for BC or where the money goes.

Submitted by heartsleeve (not verified) on Wed, 2010-11-03 10:45.

We have had Movember in Australia for a few years now and it's been fairly successful. It is also VERY confusing. Suddenly, we have lots of guys walking around with handlebars and porn style staches ala 70's San Francisco and it's hard to pick who's us and who ain't... similiar to the metrosexual confusion that happened for the more clean cut gay man. Save to say, it's a great month for guessing if the curtains match the carpet!

Submitted by johnfnfl on Wed, 2010-11-03 18:19

This coincides with my earlier blog. A mustache is a mustache and there's no way to indicate WHY the mustache is being grown, and that's why I think it's dumb. Colon cancer awareness is a great endeavor but I think the mustache method is wrong.

Submitted by ShyPup4LTR (not verified) on Wed, 2010-11-03 13:19.

It would be kewl if future generations have the ability to be color coordinated and imitate various styles but even more important to build a close knit society that cares about others outside of ones personal mood swings and cell phone upgrades.

Submitted by ustrngasox on Wed, 2010-11-03 15:44

I have to admit, being in the cancer field (oncology equipment) I see many instances where this particular type is not caught in time as EXSTRAIGHT stated earlier. It can be prevented fairly simply when caught early on. I'm at the age (41 ugh) that it's beginning to be a concern more so with me as well.
This is a great movement in my opinion as well, if nothing else, to set aside some help or support for those that have been or will be diagnosed as well as help prevent any if at all possible.
I'll do this , if nothing else to say that I did. But just remember, we all have to help each other in the end. Otherwise, whats the point?

Submitted by ShyPup4LTR (not verified) on Fri, 2010-11-05 22:51.

The cartoon of the guy with the mustache looks military in the ole Labor Party movement style. A guy like that could mobilize a TV audience if the people don't refer to alternate sources of info.

Submitted by bellman57 on Sat, 2010-11-06 17:26

so much negativity for something so worthwhile!
here in Oz it is Movember to raise awareness of depression amongst men
and some of the young pups look cute as with a 'stache
so all in all it is a mighty fine month

Submitted by ShyPup4LTR (not verified) on Sun, 2010-11-07 15:49.

The guy with the mustache could be a member of the "Wehrmacht" of the 40's but there's more of a Russian element. Brotherhoods are very nice but they can get a bit carried away if they are not on a bit of a leash. Hmmm.... maybe a collar too... and some......

Submitted by Operator7G on Sat, 2010-11-13 04:57

Grew my moustache. More of an excuse to be lazy. But people HAVE said things to me about it so I explained what the deal is. It DOES create awareness among friends. Dying it an "obvious" color would just look freaky.