But maybe purpose is all we need: Is an ironic moustache still ironic if it helps fight prostate cancer? The Movember Foundation, which encourages men to grow luxuriant moustaches in the month formerly known as November, partners with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise money for mens cancers; its gala party in Himmarshee is one of many being held around the world. Look for contests for Best Moustache and Best Theme Team. This, perhaps, restores moustaches rightful place as the gold standard of virility, fit for Teddy Roosevelt and Magnum P.I. And Burt Reynolds. And Nietzsche and Dali and Zappa
Bring your finest upper lip growth to T-Mex Restaurant Cantina (204 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale) on Saturday at 8 p.m. Visit us.movember.com.
Sat., Dec. 5, 8 p.m., 2009