It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
Contestants will be added to the Photo Gallery throughout the duration of the contest.
Due to the high volume of entries, we will group the entries into collages of 8 and post on separate blog entries.
We are giving away a $100 MEAN BEARD GIFT CARD to one lucky voter-commenter and the contestant they voted for! Draw will take place at the end of the contest.
Who is your favorite MEAN BEARD?
Vote now by leaving your comment below.
| First Name | Brian |
| Last Name | Mahan |
| Instagram Username | brimahan |
| Hometown | Peterborough |
| State/Province/Region: | Cambs |
| Country | UK |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | Love to bake and have started to make lots of different preserves during lockdown which i am loving doing. Also started to sell them which is wonderful. Family and friends are everything to me. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Be as kind as you can! Treat everyone as you want to be treated. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | Since growing my beard I have met so many amazing people online and in person. Started to grow when my mum was dying of cancer, but the beard has brought me joy in so many ways. Some hate some like, but I love it & am so grateful that out of such tragedy something wonderful came out it. Current Scottish Braw champion, 3 at the British & 4 at the worlds all for under 12". So many experiences I never knew I would have. Miss you mum!!! |
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| First Name | Wade | |
| Last Name | Longan | |
| Instagram Username | Beard_There.Done_That | |
| Hometown | Weatherford | |
| State/Province/Region: | Oklahoma | |
| Country | USA | |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 | |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a father of 3, one girl and two boys. I am a longtime Foster Care and Adoption advocate, housing many children and teenagers in my home over the years. I enjoy hunting, fishing, camping,, trucks, scotch, a good old fashioned, and wheat beer from around the world. If I had it my way, my time would be spent outdoors, or in a gym watching or coaching wrestling or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. | |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | "Strength, Courage, Mastery, and Honor are the alpha virtues of men all over the world." - Jack Donovan | |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | Along with being a Foster Care and Adoption advocate, I'm a big believer in teaching young people how to defend themselves when necessary. Through Boxing, Wrestling, and BJJ, I have been able to teach see young people grow in their confidence, and learn real world strategies to defend themselves or escape potentially traumatic situations. It's been a great bonus to see that my beard has become a source of comfort and security for the little ones. |
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| First Name | Rahul Shankar |
| Last Name | Thanvi |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | Bikaner |
| State/Province/Region: | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Bearded Since: | 2018 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | Model, enjoys astrology. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | What lies before us and what lies behind us matters not compared to what lies within us. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know ho The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | When i was in my 10th grade, my beard had grown comparatively well against other students in my class and it made me feel older. I wasn't doing well in my math class that year and my teacher decided to mock me about my beard. Her exact words were "you wont get success growing a beard". At that time i laughed it out, but when i went back home it sort of hurt me and i wanted to prove her wrong. Since then i have won 3 national beard championships |
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| First Name | Shane |
| Last Name | Sanford |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | Rainbow City |
| State/Province/Region: | Alabama |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2013 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I love listening to music, but love playing music (drums) even more! |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | GROW THRU IT |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | Well, when your hair starts all turning loose on your head then you pretty much concentrate on growing it where you still can, hahaha! |
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| First Name | Stephen |
| Last Name | Ledington |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | London |
| State/Province/Region: | Kentucky |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2005 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | work for local city over 22 years |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | If you can't get over it. Go under it. Because it's gonna happen |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | My beard is my badge of honor. The grey in it says I've been through a lot but this world hasn't killed me yet |
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| First Name | Jacob |
| Last Name | Kutzy |
| Instagram Username | jakethebeardboss |
| Hometown | Edgewater |
| State/Province/Region: | Florida |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2019 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | Stock trader/Golf coach - I love to golf, fish, go to the beach, and paddleboard! |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | The past is history...The future is a mystery....what are you doing today? |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | The last time I was cleaned shaven was Jan. 1st 2019. I decided to grow an untrimmed, untouched beard for 365 days or one year and document the process on Instagram @jakethebeardboss with one beard selfie per day for the entire "yeard". I did this so that beard lovers worldwide could follow along this ride with me. 13k followers and 700 days/pictures later I continue to do this daily, Dec. 31st 2020 will mark my 2 year untrimmed beard journey! |
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| First Name | Amit |
| Last Name | Sawlani |
| Instagram Username | firangbaba |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| State/Province/Region: | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | A Cyber security analyst who can live his life just with 4 things, Bikes, Guitar, a laptop and of course a Great Beard. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Live and let live without giving a f**k because everyone has limited f**ks to give. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | A man of belief. A man of Morals. A man who lives on his own terms. A man of Honor who feels sharing is caring. With great beard, I feel a sense of responsibility. Taking care of it as one pampers a child. The love, care, and affection for his beard itself shows, how that person will be behind that Great Beard. As uncle ben said, "With great power comes great responsibility" similarly, "Only a responsible one can handle the power of MEANest Beard." |
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| First Name | Osvaldo |
| Last Name | Rivera |
| Instagram Username | koldkuts80 |
| Hometown | Bristol |
| State/Province/Region: | Connecticut |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a Man of many hobbies. I love to fish, camp, cut wood and burn fires with my family; I DJ, work hard, and Beard hard. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | No drama, no bullshit. Family over everything. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | The beard has been another hobby turned lifestyle. When i decided to grow out my facial hair i never imagined the journey it would have set me on. It takes dedication and patience, like fishing. I have researched and learned many things, changed my style, shaved and regrown my beard many times. I am proud to be a member of the Beard sub-culture, and enjoy the "Beard-nod" every time i see a fellow member. |
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It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
Contestants will be added to the Photo Gallery throughout the duration of the contest.
Due to the high volume of entries, we will group the entries into collages of 8 and post on separate blog entries.
We are giving away a $100 MEAN BEARD GIFT CARD to one lucky voter-commenter and the contestant they voted for! Draw will take place at the end of the contest.
Who is your favorite MEAN BEARD?
Vote now by leaving your comment below.
6 comments
Jake!!!!!!
Jakethebeardboss
Definitely ONE OF A KIND!!
Brian Mahan