Beard Liberation Front
24th July
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2021 Beard, Shorts & Sandals Season Suspended until Noon Tues 27th July
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that the 2021 Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season is suspended with immediate effect.
The suspension will run until midday on Tuesday 27th July. It relates to weather warnings for thunder, lightning and torrential rain. These are forecast to be in the southern half of England and Wales on Saturday moving up to Scotland by Monday.
There are several reasons for the suspension
1] Beard follicles can become water logged if exposed to torrential rain which can lead to beard rot
2 The feet and legs may also become extremely wet leading to a move to full length trousers and shoes rather than sandals
3 While lightning poses a number of serious risks, beard wearers in particular need to completely avoid any possibility of frizzled follicles which will destroy the beard altogether
There are amended guidelines for the 2021 Season and a new framework to facilitate social distancing.
1] Shorts should ideally be three-quarter length-‘culottes’ for the 2021 season. The length of shorts is particularly important as climate change may mean that unprotected legs get sunburnt.
2] Footwear should be casual. There is a considerable range of sandal type footwear now available. Some leaves parts of the feet and toes open to public view, while some does not. The BLF is not prescriptive about the matter.
3] Socks should generally not be worn during the official season. However if the beard, shorts and sandals are to be displayed in relatively busier urban areas it is likely to be prudent to wear closed rather than open casual footwear and ankle socks, not visible to others may be worn.
4] There is no prescription or definition on what type of beard may be worn, or how this may match with the shorts and sandals. This is left up to the individual.
5] Social distance should be kept where appropriate and required. On no account should there be any large groups of beard, shorts and sandals wearers. Discussion of styles should be confined to small groups or social media.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, of course the suspension can only be advisory but the BLF has a duty of care to the hirsute. The Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season is officially suspended until noon on Tuesday and we ask the hirsute to respect this.
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