Isn’t he a dandy lad! Ironic facial hair is a trendy thing, with flourishing subcultures organized around moustache wax and beard growing competitions. How long have manly men been sporting ironic beards and moustaches? This episode traces this fashion trend back in time and uncovers its gendered political history. Guests include Holly Gulliver, as well as Sam Minns, Luc Miknaitis, and their beards. Cohosted with Kate Reddington. Warning: This episode contains strong language and acknowledges the existence of sex.