{"id":1296,"date":"2013-09-24T12:37:45","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T12:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2014-05-13T14:03:42","modified_gmt":"2014-05-13T14:03:42","slug":"i-moustache-you-a-question-but-im-shaving-it-for-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/i-moustache-you-a-question-but-im-shaving-it-for-later\/","title":{"rendered":"I Moustache You a Question, But I’m Shaving It For Later"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"indiaflag\"<\/a>Fact: Police in India get paid more if they grow moustaches<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The moustache: that little strip of hair above a man\u2019s (or the occasional woman\u2019s) top lip. How much power does such a small thing hold? Quite a bit, would be the answer of district chief of police Mayank Jain. He believes the whiskers on your face are directly proportional to the amount of respect you will receive \u2013 a quality obviously quite important to the police force of Jhabua, a district in Madhya Pradesh, India.<\/p>\n

The police chief visibly noticed an increase in deference and pleasantry towards a number of constables sporting moustaches at a seminar, and after deciding the men in his police force could do with a little more reverence while on the job, has given them an incentive. The men who are following the lead and growing moustaches are receiving an extra 30 rupees a month for their efforts, as well as \u201cacquiring auras of their own (and) creating a positive impression on the local people\u201d. Jain is taking this endeavor rather seriously, and keeping watch on the grooming process to ensure that the cops don\u2019t look too intimidating \u2013 \u201cA good one has to take a turn near the angle of the upper lip\u201d after all.<\/p>\n

\"mustaches\"<\/a>The moustache has, for centuries, been a sign of masculinity in a number of cultures, and has graced the faces of many a brilliant (and beastly) man. Hitler would surely not be Hitler without his toothbrush moustache sitting snugly \u2013 an imitation of Chaplin\u2019s perhaps? Would Einstein be even nearly as intelligent without his furry friend? Would Salvador Dali be half as batty without his? Super Mario would, in fact, simply have to resign himself to a lifetime of princess-less plumbing without his bushy buddy, and then there\u2019s Tom Selleck. Good ol\u2019 Magnum P.I created something that has been said to be the dreams of pre-pubescent moustaches. It is a \u201cmodern mustache masterpiece\u201d according to a poll of the \u2018Manliest Mustaches of All Time.\u2019<\/p>\n

What does the moustache mean for those of us who can\u2019t use it to bump ourselves up a pay grade? The men of today have used their facial hair forces for good in the form of Movember. Started in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, the art of growing a moustache changed from an outdated look from the 80s to a worldwide charity, supporting men with prostrate cancer in particular. It is a month-long attempt at raising as much money as possible, while also looking ridiculous. But hey, it\u2019s all for a good cause, right? The international proceeds from 2012 amounted to a staggering $95 million and the moustache has firmly cemented itself in the history books as something to be respected.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on funny facial hair? Who has had the best moustache in history? Share your opinions below and don\u2019t forget to catch some more wacky facts from India in our Hindi True or False game<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fact: Police in India get paid more if they grow moustaches The moustache: that little strip of hair above a man\u2019s (or the occasional woman\u2019s) top lip. How much power does such a small thing hold? Quite a bit, would be the answer of district chief of police Mayank Jain. He believes the whiskers on(\u2026)<\/p>\n

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