Assquatch Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll start it by asking what you think about fans growing playoff beards. Personally, I think it's quite silly for fans to grow them. That said, at the beginning of the '05-'06 playoffs a bunch of people at work were going to do it so I did too. I never shaved it. My wife loved it (less scratchy) and I like that it's lower maintenance than being clean-shaven. Also, when is the appropriate time to start it? When your team clinches a spot? The morning after the last regular season game? The morning of the first playoff game? If you grow one, post pictures of it! (except for you, chz - that's almost certainly against the TOS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll start it by asking what you think about fans growing playoff beards. Personally, I think it's quite silly for fans to grow them. That said, at the beginning of the '05-'06 playoffs a bunch of people at work were going to do it so I did too. I never shaved it. My wife loved it (less scratchy) and I like that it's lower maintenance than being clean-shaven. Also, when is the appropriate time to start it? When your team clinches a spot? The morning after the last regular season game? The morning of the first playoff game? If you grow one, post pictures of it! (except for you, chz - that's almost certainly against the TOS) I have not looked this up but I always considered it the morning after the last regular season game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I usually start mine the morning of the last regular season game. Usually since the playoffs coincide with the Spring Turkey Season in Pa the beard stays until after I get back from camp on the 14th of May. It looks terrible but I consider it my committment to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It would be great if those who were doing it used current pictures as their avatars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It would be great if those who were doing it used current pictures as their avatars. I threw my playoff stache from last spring up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 If you grow one, post pictures of it! (except for you, chz - that's almost certainly against the TOS) Well, we can be flexible if it's for the greater good. :flirt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I grow my playoff beard year round. but in all honesty, haven't been clean-shaven since the last (and only one this year til playoffs!) Sabres game I went to -- Jan 1st against the Bruins obviously trim tho when it starts getting out of hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I usually shave clean the day before the first playoff game, but I have no problem with anyone who starts after the last reg season game. Not sure if I'm doing one this year, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I sport sideburns and a goatee with no mustache most of the year anyway. I can't stand having a mustache and the rest of my face scruff grows in patchy at best so there's not much difference for me, but I might shelve the mach 3 and deal with having a dirt squirrel on my upper lip if the feeling moves me. Haven't really thought about it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 See i am against playoff beards for the players. Stay cleanshaven n haircut so when ya win the cup ya dont look like a bunch of hoodlums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's not about the beard....it's about being grumpy and on edge. If you're a real fan, you'll stop drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, having sex, and when your kid takes the last Coke out of the fridge, you elbow her to the kitchen floor before she opens the can. That's what it's about and what the beard is supposed to represent. A beard itself ain't nuttin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's not about the beard....it's about being grumpy and on edge. If you're a real fan, you'll stop drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, having sex, and when your kid takes the last Coke out of the fridge, you elbow her to the kitchen floor before she opens the can. That's what it's about and what the beard is supposed to represent. A beard itself ain't nuttin. Something between King Leonidis and old testament prophet is the right look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would say that I'm going to try to stick with the beard but if the Sabres make it deep into the playoffs it will have to go. Getting married at the end of May and I know that won't fly... or maybe it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would say that I'm going to try to stick with the beard but if the Sabres make it deep into the playoffs it will have to go. Getting married at the end of May and I know that won't fly... or maybe it will. Nice job, Peca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would say that I'm going to try to stick with the beard but if the Sabres make it deep into the playoffs it will have to go. Getting married at the end of May and I know that won't fly... or maybe it will. I dunno depends if you want to get married on her or your terms. I say start it off right on your terms which if you want to stay married long is really her terms so keep it right up to and then sacrifice the beard just for her because you love her so much :wub: so of course you can then later buy that first man toy you always wanted but couldn't afford on one salary :D (picture here; Harley, Boat, hunting camp, etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's not about the beard....it's about being grumpy and on edge. If you're a real fan, you'll stop drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, having sex, and when your kid takes the last Coke out of the fridge, you elbow her to the kitchen floor before she opens the can. That's what it's about and what the beard is supposed to represent. A beard itself ain't nuttin. I don't even.... what? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I start mine morning after the last game and like wonderbread I also consider it a commitment to the team. It gets you involved and gives you a ritual if your team gets ousted,God forbid. The morning after you can shave it off and let go of all the disappointment and bitterness that no doubt lingers. Its a new beginning. I've already got the scroatee' growing so the beard will look sooo $hitty coming in. I especially hate the neck hair. :thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I would say that I'm going to try to stick with the beard but if the Sabres make it deep into the playoffs it will have to go. Getting married at the end of May and I know that won't fly... or maybe it will. I would skip it all together, if the Sabres are still playing in late May and then you shave, and then they lose.....how will you be able to live with yourself? If that happened and you were my friend, I would never forgive you. Marriages come and go, the Cup is forever, don't mess with the karma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ok, what should I do here? I usually grow one, but I'm probably be going for interviews (hopefully) in the coming months here and I'll have to shave to look moderately presentable. Should I just forgo the ritual this year? I don't want to be a jinx if I have to shave it mid run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 ######, I stopped shaving when Pegula took over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have a bitchin' beard right now....but I don't know if I'm going to keep it or start fresh after the last game of the season. I'm going out Friday night after the game, so I might clean myself up for that, but who knows....maybe I'll just leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'm still deciding whether or not to grow mine. I had a beard going after TP bought the team up until their first regulation loss. As long as I don't have to take any more trips for work during the playoffs, I'm leaning towards growing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samothyev Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 It's not about the beard....it's about being grumpy and on edge. If you're a real fan, you'll stop drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, having sex, and when your kid takes the last Coke out of the fridge, you elbow her to the kitchen floor before she opens the can. That's what it's about and what the beard is supposed to represent. A beard itself ain't nuttin. Hear Hear!!! However, the beard adds an edge to the edginess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have no choice but to grow one, after last year, the State of Ohio has banned me from touching anything sharp while the sabres are in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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