Sam G. Howard on Mythryl: “He was also later governor of RI!”

“Are mutton chops simply sideburns with territorial ambitions? Or can they be considered a beard that declines connection?” IMO… no beard!

Alexis Coe@alexiscoe.bsky.social

A beard dispute! The archives do not speak with one voice. The two schools of thought: Strict Constructionist: No chin coverage, no beard. Substantial Compliance: Mutton chops that nearly connect constitute a beard. Cast your ballot!👇🗳️🧔‍♂️🙃 alexiscoe.substack.com/p/horace-gre...

alexiscoe.substack.comHorace Greeley’s Chin: Vote on a Question of National Follicular ImportanceWelcome to the Federal Historic Facial-Hair Zoning Board.

The Unquiet Ghost of Andrew S.

@shoutingboy.bsky.social

18 Aug

I was today years old when I found out that “sideburns” are named after Civi War general Ambrose Burnside, who had the “connects to the mustache” variety

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