As the days grow colder, so does the hair on many of our staff's faces grow longer. Such is the case with a sedentary group like us. So when we found out about a chance to combine our proclivity for facial hair growth with raising money for charities like LIVESTRONG and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, we simply couldn't resist. And thus: Movember.
Today, we shave clean our faces, and prepare for the coming weeks of moustache growth, care, and coiffe. We hope that over the next 30 days, you'll join Team Joystiq's Movember group -- the "Joystiq Mo Brigade" -- and assist in our month-long effort to raise both awareness and funds for some great organizations. As the weeks go on, we'll be giving regular updates via Twitter and Facebook, and of course highlighting participants who go the extra mile. Will you be that extra mile goer? We hope!
But hey, maybe it's kilometers where you live? That's okay, you can totally join as well (and be the extra kilometer goer, obviously). Donations are all handled through an easy website, so you won't have to handle any processing yourselves! Also, you get to grow a totally sweet moustache, which we heartily encourage you to share with us. Ladies are of course welcome as well, though the moustache growing part is entirely up to your discretion. Supporting your "Mo Bros" in their month of facial hair shame is well beyond adequate participation.
On a final note, we'd like to point out that Team Joystiq is competing in a cross-game industry challenge particular to Movember, which includes press, developers, publishers, and lots of other folks. If donating for donations' sake just isn't enough, know this: donating will also assist in our continued domination. Excelsior!
Reader Comments (28)
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:04PM Dubiousity said
I can't grow a mustache, but I can grow extremely goofy yet thin chin and neck hair, does that count?
...c-can I just draw one on?
...c-can I just draw one on?
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:13PM Dubiousity said
@Dubiousity
Taking advantage of being first post on an article sure to get a good amount of views, can anyone tell my why my profile picture refuses to change? I've tried at least 10 times and it 's not working.
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Taking advantage of being first post on an article sure to get a good amount of views, can anyone tell my why my profile picture refuses to change? I've tried at least 10 times and it 's not working.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:37PM Dubiousity said
@Colin
It changed on my profile page, which means it will change in the comments soon enough.
Your idea worked you genius you :D
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It changed on my profile page, which means it will change in the comments soon enough.
Your idea worked you genius you :D
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:05PM Korbie said
But...what if you already have a goatee? Keep it? Restart?
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:47PM commonperson said
@Korbie You have to restart rules are clear you start November 1st with a clean shave. I know it's a bit more challenging for some (a month in I look like a raging hobo if I don't shave.)
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Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:06PM Fugaku said
I would, but there's this transition phase after a couple days that makes me look like a homeless person
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:10PM Rocket Raccoon said
This is wonderful! I think Movember is a great and important fundraiser/awareness-raiser and I'm glad to see it getting bigger and better each year!
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:14PM Dubiousity said
@Rocket Raccoon
I wouldn't shave if I were you, I'm certain a bald raccoon would look very strange.
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I wouldn't shave if I were you, I'm certain a bald raccoon would look very strange.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:55PM Rocket Raccoon said
@Dubiousity
I'm just going to let my whiskers grow out.
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I'm just going to let my whiskers grow out.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:18PM Special Agent Bob said
Curly Moustaches for everyone.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:24PM eat it said
haha man Movember brings back some good memories of my days in OZ and NZ. haha. hopefully it takes off in America like it has down there.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 5:49PM commonperson said
Year three for me, the Movember Mini has been driving around my neighbourhood for weeks. The question is what form this year, I'm trying to start a work team if that doesn't work out I'll join the Joystiq team but I've grown two 80s and a Magnum, this year I'm thinking maybe a Cowboy or a Hipster, I'm even fielding the potential of a John Waters/Creep moustach. Decisions decisions, I've got a month though will start with the beard and let that grow in to give me time and options.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 6:23PM Courtney said
Hmmm, I haven't shaved my beard off in about 7 years now. Maybe it's time to clean up and grow out a new face-look. I've been thinking about going for a Selleck for awhile.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 6:24PM TheSpaghettiman said
Sorry, already participating in No Shave November.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 6:31PM SisypheanLife said
I was rocking a Fu Man Chu last month, but since the weather has turned, its become a full beard.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 7:09PM The Aquacharger said
I do Grovember.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 7:16PM Reddjoey said
Glad to see Joystiq get behind Movember.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 7:56PM pluupy said
Joystiq MANLINESS +1
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 8:01PM Nook said
someone isn't up on their beard growing time - winter beards start growing sometime IN october - this way by the time it is cold, your face is fully protected. any grower of beards knows this if they live in cold environs during the winter months.... Mine is already full and gaining length each day - not going back to square one, I have a target and by golly....I'm meeting it!
not trimming until 2012!!!
not trimming until 2012!!!
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 9:10PM Gandkaidos said
I must have beginning and ending pictures!
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 9:29PM Travmanman said
Solidarity! I am now apart of Team Joystiq, and have primed my face for the facial hair growing.
Posted: Nov 1st 2011 10:29PM Slight of Ham said
Did anyone else see the picture and for a second think that there was new L.A. Noire DLC coming?
Posted: Nov 2nd 2011 3:07AM (Unverified) said
The chairman of Beyond Blue and the man behind Movember, Jeff Kennett, is renowned for making homophobic comments. This is despite the suicide rate amongst young gay people being the highest of any demographic, and his organisation's purported goal of helping those with depression. Don't give your support to this organisation. Consider Fauxvember instead, or one of the many other charities who don't discriminate against one of the most at-risk groups in our communities.
Posted: Nov 2nd 2011 3:11AM Pirateguybrush said
On an off-topic note, does anyone know how to change my registered email address?
Posted: Nov 2nd 2011 9:26AM (Unverified) said
'Bout time, growing facial hair is a part of your badge of manhood. I want to know who was the moron who said no facial hair. Probably some boy-lovin greek or roman from back in the day.






