Is there any question that there is a unique mystique to the mustache? Of course not - that's why there is a Web site and organization like the American Mustache Institute. It's also why this week the fine Website YesButNoButYes.com has a great piece on said mystique that you can see here. Its only shortfall, of course, is that it does not reference AMI for bringing back the flavor to savor in the flavor savor....if that makes any sense at all.
This week also brings us back to the L.A. Kings hockey franchise. Former King George Parros received a huge number of write-in votes for our "Greatest Sports Mustache" contest, won last year by Keith Hernandez, and he is also an option for our current Mount 'Stachemore voting. More importantly, however, is that the Kings' Website has an interesting feature on the relationship between the mustache and the team that you can read here. We recommend checking it out.
And then there is Rich Yessian, good friend to AMI. He started this interesting Web site about the progress of his facial hair. Quality stuff indeed, and thank goodness there is not chin coverage to be found. RY's blog, which you can read here, gives a bit more background on his lunacy. Good for him.
Carry on.
About afroman
The name “Abe Froman” is most commonly recognized as the ubiquitous and unseen character who’s identity is briefly assumed by actor Matthew Broderick in the film “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.” However, Abraham Froman is much more.
Dr. Froman, a Capricorn, began his career with AMI as an intern, and after receiving his certification in nuclear mustacheology in 2006, transitioned his role into the organization’s Director of Logistical Intelligence, focusing on research, government relations, intelligence gathering, grass roots advocacy, and song writing.
On October 25, 2008, he will ascend to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
“I am honored to assume the chair held by Drs. Snor and Perlut previously,” Froman said. “The Mustached American people need leadership, and I pledge that AMI, under my stewardship, will continue to provide it at a time when it is so desperately needed.”
Dr. Froman has said that his future goals for AMI are to create satellite campus’s overseas and to develop an annual event, to be known as "The Million Mustache March," each year in St. Louis, concluding under the world’s largest mustache – St. Louis’ Gateway Arch.
Froman formerly lived in the Chicago area where he ran a museum dedicated to the "Karate Kid" series of films starring the indefatigable Pat Morita.
As Abe likes to say, "One can never tire of Pat Morita."
Dr. Froman is also a periodic contributor to joesportsfan.com.