Here a Mo, There a Mo, Everywhere a Mo-Mo

Australian males are the best at getting themselves into hairy situations.

Leading the international race, more than 114,000 Aussie men have registered to officially take part in "Movember".

During the month of November, men across the globe are encouraged to grow a moustache, taking sponsorship pledges from family and friends and donating the money to The Movember Foundation.

The foundation was established in 2004 to help raise funds for and increase awareness of men's health issues.

Sitting on just below 15,000 hairy top-lips, Australia's closest mo-growing rival is the United Kingdom.

The United States, New Zealand, Spain, Ireland and Canada are also taking part this year.

All funds raised are donated to other charitable organisations, with a focus on prostate cancer and depression in men.

Australian participants have already raised over $4.5 million for local charities beyondblue: the national depression intiative and The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia


Although a popular fashion statement in the 1980s (see David Boon), the merits of modern moustache growing outside of the 11th month are somewhat debatable.

Some men can not only pull off the moustache, they are decidely more attractive with a top lip in full bloom.

Others however, should leave the facial hair to the attractive-from-any-angle Mr Depp.

Please take note Seth Green...



So if you see a moustached young man this month, throw him a $20 note.

You'll either be supporting men's health issues or providing incentive for the unkempt character to visit a salon.

It's a win-win situation really.