The Sistas (part 3 of 3)

Movember realizes that flattery will only get us so far.  There needs to be some incentive for women to be Mo’ Sistas.  The Bros get the all of the mysitcal powers of the moustache:  increased hansomeness, admiration and adoration from the “have nots”, moustache rides, and the list goes on.  What do the Sistas get.

Movember realizes the motivation of the Lover Sistas.  Ladies, for you to be invited to a party full of moustached men must drive you crazy with anticipation.  Movember hears your rapidly increasing heartbeat and passes you the following message: patience m’lady, the gala is upon us.

What about the supporters?  What about the ladies who begrudgingly put up with their moustached men?  Ladies, your is a heavy cross to bare.  Movember offers you solace.  Please, sign up (because you love your fellas) and stick together.  Your idealist boyfriends, husbands, brothers and friends are going to make the world a better place with or without you.  Why not support them.  Unite yourselves with other supportive ladies and live through your moustached hardships together.  Surely, you can get through Movember together.

The Sistas (part 2 of 3)

In part 1 of 3 Movember examined some of the most admirable characteristics of the female gender.  Essentially, why the Movember needs them. 

Needs them for what?

There are 2 kinds of Mo’ Sistas: the lovers and the supporters.  Both have specific roles.

1) Lovers: 

Sistas, your job is simple.  You love the Mo?  Then go convince some fellas to grow one; tell them about Movember.  Stoke their hair, and tell them how wonderful they’d look with a set of handlebars.  If they resist, feel free to use the “if you love me” tactic.  Remember, all’s fair in love and charity.

 2) Supporters:

Ladies, if your fella comes to you and tells you that he’s going to raise some funds and awareness for Cancer by beautifying his visage, you have a few choices to make.  You could either dump his sorry ass, or make him sleep on the sofa untill he regains his sense of upper lip.  However, wouldn’t it be great if for one month (just one) you let him help his fellow man?  Why not support him in his good deed.  Think of yourself as the Maid Marion, proud of your Robin Hood.

Ladies, we want all of you to be our Sistas.  A sausage party is never fun.  Join us in Movember.   

The Sistas (part 1 of 3)

No prostate?  No testicles?  No moustache?

No problem. 

For the next three posts Movember is dedicating itself to the ladies… our Mo’ Sistas.  In this first post of the series Movember addresses the ever-important “Why?”

Why become a Mo’ Sista? … because we need you.

 

Reason #1:

Women are stronger than men.  Whether we are talking about women, wymyn, or wimmin, genetically speaking, the females in Canada have the upper hand.  They live (on average) ten years longer, and they are (statistically speaking) less susceptible to the top nine Canadian killers.  Flex your muscles and roll up your sleeves; we need you.

Reason #2:

Women know how to unite themselves.  The seeds of the Women’s Liberation movement (planted in the late 18th century)  are the exact same as the founding principals of Movember.  Stick together.  Help each other.  Be brothers and sisters with a common goal.  Help us learn these values.

Reason #3:

Experience.  Every year The Weekend To End Breast Cancer raises millions of dollars for cancer prevention and care.  The commitment and dedication that the volunteers and participants show every year is to be admired.

Sistas, please help us in this battle.

(P.S. – Reason #4: women smell nice)

 

 

 

Movember Hits The Streets

In an attempt to spread the good news, a few anonymous Mo’ Bros. and Sisters have begun a sticker campaign in the GTA. 

“While we try to stay mostly to the streets and the TTC” said one Mo’ Sister, “this was an opportunity to hit the GTA with a moustache blast.”  The following photos were taken at The Johnny B Club in Whitby Ontario.  The Mo’ Bros. and Sister took a night out of their busy schedule to attend a Kim Mitchell concert, and tell Canadians about Movember.

             

“It’s our Rock n’ Roll Duty” said one bro at an intimate post-concert interview at Denny’s.  “We’re telling Canada about Movember in any way we can.”

             

Movember does not endorse vandalism of any kind; however, spreading the Movember news is warmly appreciated… always.  

Tell us what you’re doing to spread the Movember news: news@movember.ca  

the MOvies

In this post Movember delves deep into the male psyche as represented by two great movies of our time.

In 1998 the Cohen Brothers created the cult masterpiece The Big Lebowski.  If, dear readers, you question the merits of a movie about bowling and conspiracy, let Movember put you at ease.  Lebowski stars  some of the best actors of its day:  Jeff Bridges,  John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro and Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman.  Its plot is a twisted comedic masterpiece.  It is a work of art.

At one point in the film The Dude, Lebowski‘s protagonist, is asked: “What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?… is it, being prepared to do the right thing?  Whatever the price?  Isn’t that what makes a man?”

Perhaps.

Perhaps it is even more complex. 

Does the Mo’ hold the key?

In Emmanuel Carrere’s film, La Moustache, this is exactly what he suggests.  Movember invites you to watch the trailer and give us your feed back. 

Can Movember save the day by doing “the right thing”… by defining faces across the country? Only time will tell.  Join us.

Something Mo-tastic in the State of Denmark

Wearing Your Support

Questions are pouring in from men and women all over Canada. “Why can’t it be Octobeard?” “Couldn’t we make it a Golf tournament for prostate and testicular cancer?”

Movember has no prejudices. Beardo’s and Golfers we love you.

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However…

Unlike beards and golf, the moustache is a bit of a phenomenon. Vice Magazine describes the Mo’ perfectly:

“Moustaches are like Journey. You start off liking them as a joke but then you’re like, “Hey, these are really good songs.” Then people go, “Are you being ironic?” and you’re all, “I have no idea.” So, in short, they are always good and it doesn’t matter why.”

Movember is bringing back this phenomenon. We’re resurrecting the Mo’ in the hopes that something else will be brought back with it: brotherly love. The camaraderie that men share around a plate of wings; the friendship inherent in poker nights and Monday night football with the guys; the support found in dads coaching little league. Movember wants it all.

Quickly read some stories about all of the good work that Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is doing, then seriously reconsider your face’s social calendar for the month of November.

A Simple Clarification

Good Mo’:

 Bad Mo’:

Good Mo’:

Bad Mo’:

Good Mo’:

 Bad Mo’:

Good Mo’:

Bad Mo’:

What kind of Mo’ will you grow?

 

Mario: Super Indeed

Today, Movember presents its readers with a biography… a biography of a hero. 

In 1985 following a crash in the videogame industry, one man, a plumber, saved the world.  Actually, he saved a princess. 

In an attempt to rebuild the world of video games, Nintendo took a marginal character from the hit game Donkey Kong and made him the star of a revolutionary video game.  In 1981 when Super Mario first hit gamers’ screens, he was called Jumpan, because that’s what he did.  He jumped.  He bounced on bad guys and saved the day… that was it.

With time, Jumpman evolved into the mascot for Nintendo, taking only his red suit and his moustache with him.  Since his debut, he has starred in over 140 video games ranging from the classic Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Cart to the nearly forgotten Dr. Mario and Yoshi’s Cookie.

Fame and celebrity status aside, Mario remains (in the words of his creator, Shigeru Miyamoto) “a middle aged man with a strong sense of justice”.

Funny how such a simple man can make such a difference.

BBQ Day

Movember’s sources indicate that the birth of Labour Day occurred in Toronto in 1872.  According to Civic Holiday lore, a printers’ revolt (brought on by the employers unwillingness to implement a 54 hour work week) resulted in the incarceration of several workers.  Canadians took to the streets with beer, BBQ sauce, and various meats to support their jailed brothers and sisters.

… and to this day we honour their memory.  Let us sit on patios, beaches and lawn chairs with grills billowing our message to their spirits in the heavens:

WE WILL relax and chill out. 

WE WILL have a couple beers.

WE WILL grill things and eat them. 

Movember greets all Mo’ Bros and Sisters with Labour Day tidings, and provides you all with the following gift.

Enjoy.