Jim Henson 9.1

Inspiration for a muppet. Need I say more? (Yes. I’m typically verbose and would love to talk about this guy’s beard anyway.)

Light-hearted, easy-going, family-friendly fun. This beard is the Steve Martin comedy of facial hair. Henson was able to propel odd multicolored puppets to the height of prime time television and to become the most beloved supplementary educational program for our children. Without him, Star Wars would look more like a Sci-Fi Channel mini-series. Needless to say, he thought differently. And what is thinking without stroking the beard?

His thick, greying mane was a product of the 70s, a symbol of warmth and open-mindedness he bore on his chin. Henson’s was no freak flag. It was a neighborly handshake.

But it wasn’t just this emissary position the mandible mop held. No one ever questioned the idea that a grown man was playing with dolls. Why? Because Henson had a beautiful beard. Though approachable, the beard upheld a solemnity that could avert any doubters of his personal character. Seriously, folks, this is the bristle that brought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life! You just cannot argue with that.

Nice photo.