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'Stache Bash 2008 revisited

As was to be expected, the American Mustache Institute's 'Stache Bash 2008 was an epic event, with hundreds of mustached (and some non-mustached) revelers enjoying the carnival-like annual benefit party supporting Challenger Baseball, a baseball league for children and adults for developmental disabilities.

Friends new and old came from Tampa, New York, Washington, D.C., Vermont, Virginia, Chicago, Kansas City, and even East St. Louis to see the likes of: 

  • The deliciously sexy showgirl and Mark Spitz, who took best costume;  
  • The evening's "Best Mustache" winner, who drove 550 miles from Sandusky, Ohio on a Harley-Davidson just to attend;
  • There was the retired narcotics officer from New York City who took home the first annual "Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year" award, sponsored by Just For Men Haircolor (read about this in detail here). 
  • And of course, there was the anticipated handing over of the reigns of the day-to-day leadership of AMI from Dr. Aaron Perlut to Dr. Abraham Froman.

There were other odds and ends, like fire dancing, three terrific live bands, and even a mustached chicken.  Next year, of course, will be bigger, better, and even more stupid.

But most importantly, the event raised about $15,000 for Challenger, and that, in the end, is what it's all about. You can see the full album of attendee uploaded pics here.

Carry on.

Comments

 

Dan said:

Bring Back the Stache.  Please

www.BringBackTheStache.com

October 28, 2008 11:49 AM

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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.
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