To shave or not to shave?
You know what I've noticed since I stopped shaving? People equate the growing of facial hair with anger. It's been 10 days since I last put razor to face, and the overwhelming assumption from people is that I'm upset with the station. I can't quite understand why that is. Then again, I suppose nothing does say "Screw you" quite like growing a beard.
"What's that? You're cutting my salary? I'm only getting one minute for sports now? Did you just kick my dog?? Well guess what buddy . . I'm growing a BEARD!!! Yeah, that's right!! How do you like me now b#@&*es?!? . . A BEARD!!"
People want to know why I'm letting my facial hair grow. I don't know, why did you wear black shoes today? Because you felt like it!
And another thing- and this one is for all you stand-up comedians out there, all of my buddies who see me on TV and think of this really clever line to use when they see me in person, a line they've been perfecting in their head all day. "Did you lose your razor?" does not qualify as a witty remark. Neither does "Forget to shave?" Ditto for "Someone overslept today!"
I can't tell if these hucksters are simply trying to prove their comedic mettle, or if they genuinely dislike my facial hair. Reaction has so far been mixed, though it weighs a little more heavily on the favorable side. When people make fun of the look, I usually join in. But just once I'd love to shock someone with a biting retort. "What's that Jane, you don't like the beard? Well I don't like your short haircut, haven't for some time. I think it makes you look like a man."
But it does matter to me what viewers think of the new look. That's why I want you to decide my next move. Do I keep the beard? Do I shape it? Do I buzz my initials into my chin? There are 7 facial hair choices. Click here to vote for the one you like the best, and on Monday, January 8th, I will be sporting that look!
**Disclaimer- Contrary to what these photos of me might suggest, I have NOT had chin implants.
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Comments
You can do anything-EXCEPT SPORT A 'STASH (no one can get away with that anymore!)
Posted by: Deebopalula | January 2, 2007 11:02 AM
I can relate with this whole "to shave or not to shave" deal. In the past, I went thru stages in my life where I played with different applications of facial hair sculptures. It just stems from being a man thing. I had the clean look, the "Rico Suave" look, the "How ya doin?'" look, etc. Hey, I say it's your face, do upon what you wish. But, as a fellow Paisan, my vote goes for the "The Passion of the Tomasulo"!
Posted by: Jerry V. | January 2, 2007 11:24 AM
Hi Pat,
I think you will look great with your beard, but then I always like men with beards. Remember how they teased Paul Konrad when he tried to grow a beard. When a beard starts, it never looks good. You need to be patient as it grows in.
Posted by: Anita | January 2, 2007 12:29 PM
WOW! the "Tom Selleck" looked kinda deviated pervert-ish!! So I went with the "Passion of the Tomasulo" The first day was a little rough - but the beard is growing on me as well!!
Posted by: Nichole T | January 2, 2007 12:44 PM
Pat, you are one sexy b#@&*!
Posted by: Jane | January 3, 2007 7:26 AM
I voted for the Passion look.
Just dont cop out and go with a goatee, they look bad. They've been around too many years now to look good anymore.
Go for the full beard. It looks good on you. Of course, with such an adorable face, how could it not.
Posted by: mary | January 3, 2007 7:49 AM
"When a beard starts, it never looks good. You need to be patient as it grows in.
Posted by: Anita | January 2, 2007 12:29 PM "
This bears saying again. Noone looks good with post-5oclock shadow, pre-beard, facial hair.
Hang in there.
Posted by: Caesche | January 3, 2007 3:17 PM
You're rocking the beard Pat! Don't listen to all the haters out there. Not a lot of men look good in beards but you pull it off.
Posted by: Tina | January 3, 2007 3:58 PM
You look damn sexy with the beard! Keep it growing.
Posted by: Sue | January 4, 2007 10:07 AM
i say rock the passion look..its hott. and if anyone says anything about it just tell them that "hey, jesus rocked it too and look what he did." then laugh as you walk away knowing you left their minds boggled and them saying to themselves "huh?!"
or you can just run away crying..either way you look good ;)
Posted by: Sarah | January 4, 2007 10:17 PM
That was a good idea to put out a nonscientific vote for your viewers. I voted for the clean-shaven look. Paul did the same thing when he came back from vacation. I've known guys who go back and forth with chin beards, curley mustaches, pony tails, change colors. But I am 65, and believe men have as much right as women to change style of hair as well as facial features.
Personally, I think it is up to the individual as to how he or she wants to look and appear. But if you are on TV, and get pressure from your bosses ($$$)m that's another story.
Hey, ignorant, insulting Trump has tons of money and can't do much with his hair except a combover. Why not ask the all-knowing?
Posted by: Anne Wilmot | January 6, 2007 12:15 PM
i can't decide between the "soul patch" and the fu manchu, the latter of which makes you look like the giant who fought 007 and who bit into a coaxial cable or something and got fried.
but i digress. i say go for the fu. it's more disturbing and makes me laugh.
Posted by: Kwai Chang Caine | January 15, 2007 1:17 AM