Is « Peak Beard » a thing?

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I’ll have to admit that my first night research was less than exhaustive. However, I did notice that, at least by my reckoning, beards have faded somewhat in popularity since last FME.  (Metal Night is likely to blow any statistical analysis out of the water though.)

Beard of the night would have to go to Pif Paf Hangover frontman, Max O’ Finn.

A truly fine beard.

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Data gleaned from bearded fest goers last night have allowed me to prepare a valuable infographic. Enjoy!

-Zeus



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Journalistic Responsibility

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This year, I’ve decided to approach the blog from a new angle.  There are too many pressing sociological questions to address. And the artists and spectators of FME are the perfect sample of enlightened people to answer them. Among the grand issues of our time: Have we reached « Peak Beard »? Stay Tuned, and if you’re equipped with a beard, be ready to be asked some hard hitting questions tonight… – Zeus