Since time began, the moustache has both revolted and tantalised female hormones worldwide. It's a very divisive issue, I'll have you know. It tears friends and families apart. Just recently I was asked by a (previously) close comrade "Soo do you find Hitler attractive?" I do not. I really really do not find old Adolf attractive. I am, however, prone to appreciating a man who can grow a manly piece of masculine facial hair. I hope to prove to you that a good looking moustache is a rare and beautiful thing which should be duly appreciated!
So folks, here is my moustache list :
1) It has to be the one and only Tom Selleck! From 3 Men and a Baby to playing Dr. Richard Burke on Friends, Tom's moustache has stuck with him and I'm sticking with it. It's a classic, it's unbeatable. Heck, if I was Monica, I would've picked Richard just for the 'tache! (Sorry Chandler.) *Moustache's also look better in black and white photos. Of Tom Selleck.
2) My runner-up for the Man under the Moustache award has to be Gary Oldman. Now, you may or may not be a big fan of this guys awesome acting or crazy vocal skills (hint : I am) but you can't argue that he rocks a good moustache. Not to mention that he also rocks a pretty great beard as Sirius Black. It's so English. It's so Gentlemanly. It goes so damn well with his geek chic glasses.
3) Ok ok, let's go down an age bracket or two.. The moustache is not simply for the older suave men. Jason Schwartzman shows that you can be young, uber hip and still pull off the power of the tache. It's no surprise that Mr.Schwartzman can grow an impeccable facial specimen such as this, because his hair is just simply beautiful. Please someone give this man a contract with L'Oreal! Out with Liv Tyler and in with Jason I say.
4) Next we have Michael Fassbender. A man who, in general, looks very well. Even better with facial hair. Even better with an impressive moustache. He is so beautiful and masculine already that he hardly needs it but dayum does it suit him! Also, for the record, I am thinking less of him in A Dangerous Method and more like in this photo right here. He should grow it more often *swoon*.
5) Seeing as this post is getting long and isn't half as charming as Tonic's one on GTA, I think I'll keep the list short and end it here with this gentleman. Ron Burgundy is obviously a character with style, class and pizzazz. Pizzazz you say? Yes. The Pizzazz of his moustache! I personally think all of his comedic talent and sex appeal lies in the bit of hair on his upper lip. And he IS kind of a big deal, you know.
So that's the shortened and very concise version of my Moustache List. The real one is much, much longer I assure you. But if I haven't converted you to being a 'tache lover with these five men there is no hope for you. Of course I must make some honourable mentions to other owners of envious moustache's such as Paul Rudd ([particularily in Anchorman), Clark Gable (a classy handlebar), John Cleese (true dedication to the cause, I've never seen him without one!) and of course to Salvador Dali (not on the basis of being attractive but it is just so. cool.).
Whether it's a pencil, handlebar or imperial, embrace the Mighty Moustache!
Except the Hitler type.
Gin x
