Shave the Date: It's Movember First

Don't forget to shave tomorrow, fellas!

That way you'll start Movember on the right foot.

As your facial hair grows throughout the month, you can answer the inevitable inquiries (why are you growing that sweet and uber-manly 'stache?) by explaining it's to raise awareness for "men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives."

If you want to join the official Movember crew, you can do so at their website.

I'm probably going unofficial this year, but I'll host a shindig near the end of the month for us to celebrate our mustaches and support for those who have grown facial hair.

So start growing that fu manchu, and speak up when asked why you're indulging your manliness this month!

PS If you need one more reason to join the cause, even Tobias Funke is doing it.

PPS Or, if you're like me and it takes a solid 3 weeks to get anything decent, maybe don't shave. I won't tell anyone, as long as you don't tell on me.