Aw, Your Father's Moustache!

Etymology for this phrase signifying derision unknown, but Woody Herman, introducing his big band jazz number titled "Your Father's Moustache," called it "an old Brooklyn folk song." (You can hear and see the Herman Herd performing it on YouTube.)

Moustaches come to mind (and upper lips) because this month has been dubbed "Movember," and men are urged to grow moustaches in support of male health.

This is particularly evident in the Canadian Football League. Last month, CFL players wore a lot of pink, in support of women's health. This month, it's facial hair. Failing to grow a 'stache brings a ten-yard penalty. Attempting to remove another player's 'stache costs you fifteen.

Many of the players are already handsomely hirsute, and if there's an award for best 'stache, it should probably go to Eskimos QB Mike Reilly. But for those attempting a moustache for the first time, here are some styles to consider:

* The Teddy Roosevelt (Bully! Admirable for invading Mexico--Trump should grow one)

* The Errol Flynn (to encourage your inner Don Juan)

* The Salvador Dali (entirely surreal)

* The Hercule Poirot (activate those littler grey cells)

* The Charlie Chaplin (cane and derby optional)

* The Fu Manchu (allowing you to use the old line "Many man smoke, but Fu Manchu)

Now go put away your razor and shaving cream until December.