On November 1st, 2009 four hundred and eighty-four men shaved their faces clean and devoted themselves to growing beards for the duration of one hundred and twenty days. At the end of this journey, three hundred and fourty-three men stood standing; proudly embracing the growth upon their faces.

Thirty-One thousand images were submitted. Four Hundred Eighteen thousand comments were left between participants. Rap was conceived. Opera was executed. The Pose was created. Engagements were confirmed. Tattoos were emblazoned forever. Massive Throwing Down was achieved.

New lifelong friendships were established. Old ones were solidified beyond quantifiable measure.

There is no way to fully comprehend and appreciate the phenomena of Whiskerino without having experienced it first hand. For those of you who have taken the journey, thank you for making such an incredibly wonderful thing.