Beard Liberation Front
22nd March
Steve Bell draws Llandudno goats visiting the barbers for a beard trim
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has welcomed the news that in the current lockdown period goat rule in the seaside town of Llandudno, North Wales has been extended.
The goats traditionally reside on the Great Orme in the town, but with it being much quieter than usual in lockdown, they first started to roam further a year ago in Spring 2020.
The BBC now reports that they have extended their domain to an area two miles from the Great Orme.
The campaigners say that human beings aside, goats are one of the best adverts for hirsuteness and beard wearing to be found and have welcomed the news that they have consolidated their presence in Llandudno.
Steve Bell in his Guardian ‘If’ cartoon has suggested that as barbers shops are now open again in Wales the goats may have stopped by for a beard trim.
The BLF recognises trimming or pruning of the beard as a way to promote healthy follicles and if Bell is right the goats are showing good sense.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, goats have real beard power, which trimming can only help. To be honest if its rule by the present clean-shaven Government or rule by goats many might choose the latter,
BBC Report
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