I was intrigued to read the article regarding mustaches (11/3).
What is this nonsense mustaches are “dividing the trendy wheat from the uptight tares?”
This would happen only in a predominantly LDS community, but let’s be serious: wheat and tares?
Also, how many mustache wearers did you have to interview before finding a married one?
Are these young men trying that hard to be different?
This idea is interesting, because I have yet to see a mustache-wearing BYU male who isn’t also wearing skinny jeans, slip on Converse shoes and a V-neck or clothing synonymous to the outside world’s definition of trendy.
These young men, in their attempts to be different from other BYU students, are unwittingly conforming to social norms found both within and without our Provo bubble.
I think mustache wearers need to realize: we, the student body, don’t care about your mustaches.
Some of you may categorize us as “not … that great anyway, personality wise,” if we dislike your mustache.
The problem is you’re judging us because you think we’re judging your character.
In reality, some of us just think mustaches can be distracting, in-your-face, gross, immature appendages to an otherwise respectable-looking appearance.
Limiting your circle of friends/girlfriends to people who approve of your mustache may not get you very far.
I may be wrong, but at some point in life, you may eventually decide it’s OK to not have a mustache and consequently broaden your social horizons.
Mark Crockett
Phoenix
