He should grow a beard, discard his ego and, for two years, listen to people.

CNN: What the Loser Should Do

You look like you live in New Jersey with your parents and are trying to grow a beard.

NEWYORKER: In Black and White

And earlier this year, trivial matters like his decision to grow a beard and wear it on-screen was a matter for press speculation.

BBC: Profile: Adrian Chiles

You look like you been trying to grow a beard.

NEWYORKER: In Black and White

"Movember is the perfect excuse for men to trial facial hair, especially those who worry about not being able to grow a full beard or mustache, " she says.

WSJ: The Bearded Man

While playoff beards may seem a bit frivolous, the sports marketing agency CENERGY launched Beard-a-thon which encourages fans to grow their own playoff beard for charity.

FORBES: They Might Be (Bearded) Giants