It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
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 | Bryan |
| Last Name | Wilt |
| Instagram Username | chainsaw_pgh |
| Hometown | Pittsburg |
| State/Province/Region: | Pennsylvania |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2013 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | Besides scaring folks at a nearby amusement park as a terrifying, chainsaw-wielding, bearded clown every October for the past decade (except this year...) , I enjoy photography, gaming/streaming, the outdoors, and anything this exciting world has to offer. More new experiences, the better! |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Stay Positive. Even in darkness, there is light to be found. |
| 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.) | Besides being a big bearded, chainsaw-wielding clown that has terrified the souls out of patrons at a local amusement park for the past decade, I also work as a Direct Support Professional that works alongside individuals with intellectual disabilities. I grew my beard out in an attempt to make my clown, "Cupcake", more intimidating, but funny enough, I'm not scary one bit to any of the individuals I care for. One has even nicknamed me "King Tut" |
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| First Name | Kevin |
| Last Name | Boling |
| Instagram Username | kevinsbeard |
| Hometown | Moses Lake |
| State/Province/Region: | Washington |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | When I found out I had high blood pressure and cholesterol, I realized if I wanted to see my grandchildren grow up, I had to get serious about my physical health. Eating right and daily exercise quickly became a priority. Happy to report I found out a couple weeks ago my cholesterol and blood pressure are finally at healthy levels! I feel like I got yet another second chance to live my life. My calling is exploring the land the good man gave us and finding ways to live off it. You can find me hanging out with my buddy and dog, Skipper, helping my daughter and son in law with their new house, fishing and planning a Columbia River two month long trip. When the season is right, my brother and I hunt for some of the best mushrooms in western Washington; oyster, lobster, morel, lions mane , and cauliflower to name a few. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | It's never too late to change your life. To be happy, to follow your dreams and live life to the fullest. |
| 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 a representation of my life. When I started growing my beard, I was smoking cigarettes and living an unhealthy lifestyle. My beard hasn't been trimmed and shows the life I used to live and the one I choose to live every day since 2016. There's even a little bit of yellow hair. Some have encouraged me to cut it off but I see it as a reminder of overcoming the struggle and turning into a healthier, happier me. |
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| First Name | Chris |
| Last Name | Clark |
| Instagram Username | @ginger_bearded_one |
| Hometown | Springfield |
| State/Province/Region: | Missouri |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I'm a branch manager of an auto center which is ideal for me as I'm a car enthusiast. My hobbies include my beard lol. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Bearded for life. |
| 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.) | Always wanted a beard and my wife encouraged me to grow one. 5 and a half years later, I am proud of the beard i have grown, i take pride of my beard and stash appearance and am complimented by strangers on a daily basis. I enjoy trying new products to see how they compliment my beard. Since I started curling my stash, it compliments the beard even more. |
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| First Name | Keith |
| Last Name | Landman |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | St. Louis |
| State/Province/Region: | Missouri |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2018 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I have worked at AT&T for over 20 years. I'm a supervisor over 19 people. I love guns, beards. Tattoos and cigars. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Do Good Be Good |
| 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.) | I was inspired by co-worker in 2018. While growing out my beard my family has relentlessly called me Santa, Father Time and Moses. As my beard got past the awkward stage and now looms kick ass. I have now inspired family members to grow theirs out! |
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| First Name | Kevin |
| Last Name | Endres |
| Instagram Username | @beardedminister |
| Hometown | Raleigh |
| State/Province/Region: | North Carolina |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2012 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a music teacher and father. I do strongman lifting, powerlifting, coach wrestling and enjoy time with my son! |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Hard work conquers all! |
| 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.) | I grow my beard in memory of my mother-in-law ML Boergert. She passed away from a rare disease called Amyloidosis and I grow the beard for awareness of the disease. I am also known around my school district as that bearded music teacher. I take great pride in my beard and will continue to have it until I die. #RememberML |
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| First Name | Michal |
| Last Name | Ocheduszko |
| Instagram Username | michu_the_mustached_beardman |
| Hometown | Mielec |
| State/Province/Region: | Podkarpackie |
| Country | Poland |
| Bearded Since: | 2004 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | My name is Michael, but my friends call me Michu. I am a father of two wonderful daughters and a husband of fantastic woman - woman of my life, and my best friend as well. I work as a widely understood Manager of Marketing Department, but I also work as a Graphic Designer. U use to calm and relax when I listening to music. My family is the most important in my life. I love animals, I respect nature, I like coffee, and I adore a craft beers (as I don't drink any other alcohols). I'm a fan of fast cars and loud motorcycles. I feel good in an oldschool sneakers, with destroyed vintage jeans pants, and in the t-shirt with some story on it. I like cosmetics and unique fragrances. My beard and my mustache give me a lot of work in the morning, but they give me a lot of good energy everyday. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | 1) I catch fleeting moments 2) The good comes back |
| 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.) | Years ago I used to have a short beard, in the next years has came a new trend to not shave and many guys were just look the same. I hated it, it was to easy to be so trite, so I decided to let my beard grow, to call it finally a "real beard". I know many people with a mean beard - they are the real mans with big heart for other people, and even when they look like a bastards, they have a lot of positive energy, perhaps it comes from their beards? |
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| First Name | Maurício |
| Last Name | Ribeiro |
| Instagram Username | maurigasr |
| Hometown | Porto Alegre |
| State/Province/Region: | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Country | Brazil |
| Bearded Since: | 2016 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I'm an architect and landscape designer |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | We have to fight for our happiness and freedom, without listen to what other people think. |
| 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.) | I always wanted to stand out in some way before society, because everyone follows the trend on the internet and forget to be themselves... Having a beard for me is much more than fashion, it is a lifestyle that is bound by individual freedoms and the fight for justice in the world... |
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| First Name | Nicholas |
| Last Name | Barton |
| Instagram Username | barton_nicholas |
| Hometown | Andover |
| State/Province/Region: | New Hampshire |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2016 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I'm currently workin makin stencils... I'm into traveling goal in life is to travel to all the states... lm usually just chillin with some friends or fishin on the lake all around pretty laid back guy! |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Live life to the fullest! |
| 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 started out as a bet with my two buddy's to see who could go the longest without shaving! Then I told myself that till I've visited every state Around me that I'd keep growin the beard out. But now I'm just curious on how long I can get it! |
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It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
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.
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What a beautiful soul he has! Very full of compassion and a zest for life, loving, and dear.
I vote for Kevin Boling. His beard is Biblical.And growing it for a cause speaks volumes. Good Luck
Kevin Boiling