Getting Closer...

I'm still processing the Check-In photos. There's a lot. In the meantime, keep your nose to the grindstone, your chin up, and your panties not in a bunch.

And while you're just sitting there, check out Mantastic 2008 Superfan Yasmin. She is not messing around, I'm here to tell you.

Sausages & Beards

Oh, my...

SausageFest: Victory!

A new record was set. 101 sausages cooked and consumed. Only one bun short. That's an astounding logistical feat. Big ups to Rob Dorris. He can't grow much hair, but he can grill like a demon.

The photos are being processed, so for now I give you a warning: keep spare pants handy - you're likely to pee your first pair when you see the Final Check-In pix.

Steady as she goes...

What Do We Do Now?

As you know, today is the final Check-In for Mantastic 2008. Holy cats. The Freestylers have all outdone each other. It's nasty in here today, and by "nasty" I mean, "unfathomably cool." Ish.

Lunchtime today is the big Mantastic 2008 SausageFest in the courtyard. We're probably going to rock some photography then. We'll knock some out at break time, too.

It's a weird day and doesn't that make you glad you showed up at work today?

News: Indian Court Hears Case Of Man Allegedly Fired Over Moustache

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - The case of a flight steward who claimed India's state-run domestic carrier dismissed him because of his handlebar moustache was heard Monday by the Supreme Court, a report said.

Victor De, a former Indian Airlines employee, said the carrier assigned him to ground duties in 1998 and later compulsorily retired him in 2001 for allegedly not adhering to service rules on uniform and appearance. "How can a person with a moustache be removed?

This is a democratic country," said judges H K Sema and Markandey Katju, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. In his petition, De said he joined Indian Airlines as a steward in 1994 and was later promoted to assistant manager of flight services.

De said he sported the elaborate moustache as part of family tradition. But he said the airline told him that all male flight stewards, except those belonging to India's minority Sikh community, should be clean-shaven or keep neatly trimmed moustaches, not handlebar moustaches. It was not clear if De, who filed his case in 1998, was seeking reinstatement or compensation.

Broken Bones? Whatever...

Will Groebe, a Colonel on his way to work last Wednesday, got hammered coming through an intersection on his motorcycle. Broken collarbone. What's his next move? He gets himself patched up and takes a photo of his majestic facial hair so he won't have to sport the Freshface.

Will Groebe: Dedicated. Mantastic.

Gear Here! Get Your Mantastic Gear!

Finally.



What says Mantastic more than hot chicks with guns? Not much that I can think of. Samurai swords are about 1/5th as Mantastic, by my reckoning.

Click here or the link in the column on the left to visit the Official Mantastic 2008 Store! Lots of colors to choose from.

Women's styles available, too!


Yeah, boyee.

Bum Rush The Prize Table!

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down! Not all at once! It's another prize donation!

Mantastic 2008 Friend Niketa says:

"I'll contribute a year's subscription to Maxim.

Congrats on all the robust beardage over there!"

Holy cow! That's one year of esoteric features on body washes and fantastic interviews with the hot lady starlets of today! All you have to do is win!

k-POW!

Our First Prize Donation!

Freestyler Kane Brassington has graciously donated the Self-Adhesive Stylish Mustaches kit from the good people over at Accoutrements. It's perfect for those who stink at growning moustaches, so the lucky winner will probably be giving it to a friend of family member, because, duh, he's a winner and therefore can grow his own, thank you very much!

Big ups to Kane-o!

An Open Letter To Mantasticles

Dear Mantastic 2008,

I’m writing to thank you with all my heart for renewing the love in my marriage. Now that my Colonel is nearing full thatch, every time I walk into the room, Nancy shakes her head and rolls her eyes. And I know that it’s because she is so overcome with the feelings of being so fortunate of having me as her own.

When she begs me to get rid of it each morning, I am certain it is out of concern of the other men who will not stand a chance at love until I shave it off.

And on the occasions that I catch her staring at me from across the room and she replies, “ugh…stupid,” as she leaves the room, I’m sure it’s because she is embarrassed at being caught in the act of such blatant adoration.

It’s all very sweet and I have you gentlemen to thank for it.

I owe you.

-Blair Clark