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Official American Mustache Institute statement on passing of Giambi's mustache

Editor's note: You can watch this quasi-eulogy being read on ESPN2's "First Take" at this link.  


It lived a life most of us would envy. But in the end, Jason Giambi's mustache never really had a chance, and ended up in a bathroom basin, dead after less than a few months of life.

The American Mustache Institute salutes Mr. Giambi and his mustache, for having the bravery to walk proudly down the same lines upon which other great Yankee mustaches have -- including Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly, and Sal Fasano.  Our hearts and prayers go out to Mr. Giambi, his family, and the Yankees organization. And while we are all gravely disappointed by the passing of Jason's mustache, no one, or thing, feels a greater loss than his upper lip. The thick coating of fur had become a part of that lip - like peanut butter and jelly - and we can only hope Giambi's late lip sweater isin a better place.

It is important during this time of mourning that we all reflect and understand that every time a mustache is shaved, an angel in heaven dies and falls to earth. And the American Mustache Institute has established a fund in memory of Mr. Giambi's mustache that will be used to educate young people about the merits of facial hair, circus clowns, and juggling. 

In the end, while the hearts of mustached-Americans everywhere are broken, we must always remind ourselves that a mustache is a terrible thing to shave.

We look forward to a newly erected monument in the new Yankee Stadium commemorating Giambi's mustache alongside Ruth, Gehrig, and DiMaggio.

Comments

 

Dan@bringbackthestache.com said:

It's not over...this can be undone...

www.bringbackthestache.com

Let your voices be heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 5, 2008 10:15 AM
 

BIg A said:

"In about a week, it will be back. It goes hand and hand with winning," Giambi said. "I would have kept it if we were winning that game."

From ESPN and the Associated Press - sports.espn.go.com/.../story

August 5, 2008 11:21 AM
 

Steven briandi said:

Jason Giambi is soooo sexy.  I'd kiss him with or without his moustache.  And hopefully a lot more.  He is a gorgeous man and I'd love to be with him.

August 5, 2008 12:22 PM
 

River Ave. Blues | AMI mourns the ’stache said:

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August 5, 2008 1:57 PM
 

Chris said:

I am all for celebrating the stache, but to mention Sal Fasano's name midst those Yankee greats is a gross misstatement.  Come on!

August 5, 2008 2:04 PM
 

Jersey said:

Don't disrespect Fasano, for he is a true renaissance man.

August 5, 2008 2:43 PM
 

Max said:

Yeah, you can't disrespect Fasano.

It doesn't even say "Yankee Greats", it actually says "Great Yankee Mustaches".

So please, shut up. Yankees suck anyways.

August 5, 2008 9:18 PM
 

Ben Badner said:

I heard they buried his mustache under the new stadium.

August 6, 2008 11:30 AM

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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.
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