The first rule of Matt's beard is...

It's now time to list the rules that will govern the process of determining the 4 week facial hair schedule.

1. The schedule will be determined by a group of drunks in my apartment. I will be part of this group but will have no exclusive veto power. A poll to be posted on this blog with different beard styles will be taken into account but will not be binding. The schedule will not be determined by decrees from God (though if anyone has a theory as to why s/he would have an interest in my facial hair, I'm very, very curious).

2. All styles of facial hair will be valid with two exceptions, listed below.

Exception the First - The Hitler 'stache
This style is iconic in such a way that it cannot be divorced from the memory of the man who made it famous. It's disrespectful and silly looking. I won't wear it.

Exception the Second - Words Shaved Into the Beard
Aside from a lack of both equipment and skill to pull this style off, I do need to maintain a certain amount of professionalism in my appearance. Yes, I'm aware that the dude who typed that sentance works at a video game company.

Those are the rules. Next up, artist renderings of new and different facial hair on my face and a poll on this very blog.