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SoylentGreen · Dec 12, 2007, 10:40 pm

You might be aware of a scheme called Movember to promote awareness and funds for men's health issues such as prostate cancer and depression.
For the month of november men are asked to grow moustaches, starting clean shave on november the 1st and growing the moustache till the end of the month.
Well now some clever spark has come up with a similar campaign for women health issues such as cervical cancer.
This one is called Fanuary and women are been asked to start clean shave on the first and grow their hair till the end of the month. And i don't mean the hair on there heads.

Some of the suggested styles include:

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The Landing Strip (used for the benefit of male first-timers to, “find things in the dark”) - extra points for the dashed line down the middle

The Bermuda Triangle (Where many a good keen adventure has been lost without a trace. “Where the hell is Indiana Jones when you need him…?”) - Must have 3 clearly defined corners. Points for denseness and symmetry. Up-side-downiness gains additional judges recognition

The Tache (”Your boyfriend/husband took great pleasure in your discomfort during Movember… Time for payback!! Let him get pash-rash”) - Points for shape, thickness, ethnicity, Ringmaster pointy bits. NO GOATEES OR ADOLFS!!

But unfortunately the cancer society wants nothing to do with this campaign claiming it to be insensitive and somewhat pornographic.
The company that created this campaign says it can all be done with decorum and good taste.

So what do you think. would you support this or would you agree with the cancer society.

**Jack** · Dec 12, 2007, 11:07 pm

Does already having a mustache and beard make me a trend setter...finally?

This sounds silly. Men start growing mustaches all the time and decide to shave randomly. How would anyone be able to make the connection between a new mustache and support for "men's issues"? And where do the "funds" figure in? Is someone going to pay men for growing facial hair, or do they have to pay someone to do that?

And as to the women's efforts, the suggestion is downright weird. How does doing something only a select few will ever see accomplish anything? Do they model the results? Is the discomfort and potential disapproval of those who don't appreciate their hirsute mate supposed to be the reminder of why they're doing this?

As much as I'm getting tired of seeing a rainbow of ribbons for every cause under the sun, at least that symbol is visible and understood. This program sounds like a farce.

Are you sure this wasn't posted on the Onion?

SoylentGreen · Dec 12, 2007, 11:29 pm

no its a true promotion
there is a lot of advertising for the movember campaign and people donate money for it . the moustache growing is just a bit of fun and guys get there pictures in local papers and the tv news does a feature on it during november.
Just a fun way of promoting a charity.
I think the idea is they send in pictures which will be displayed

**Jack** · Dec 12, 2007, 11:48 pm

The guys, I hope you mean.

SoylentGreen · Dec 13, 2007, 01:43 am

no, i mean the ladies.

Fanuary is the new Movember for Chicks

**Jack** · Dec 13, 2007, 02:01 am

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I think the idea is they send in pictures which will be displayed

I meant that. You mean...?

SoylentGreen · Dec 13, 2007, 02:09 am

Do you mean will women send in pictures of their fanny?
That appears to be the idea and the promoters seem to think it can be done tastefully.

**Jack** · Dec 13, 2007, 02:11 am

Fanny? They're going to grow hair on their fannies? That wasn't the impression I got.

Be sure to provide a link. We need these things substantiated, you know.

(At that point this thread may have to move to the adult forum)

Muser · Dec 13, 2007, 02:12 am

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no, i mean the ladies.

Fanuary is the new Movember for Chicks

Oops - apparently it was too risque and put on hold.

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Earlier today I put up a post about a New Zealand job site launching Fanuary. It seems this promotion was a little too risque for the previous sponsor and they have threatened legal action. MyJobSpace are now looking for a new sponsor to take their cash.

Might I suggest an alternative? Masturbate for Peace.

"Cream your khakis, not Iraqis"

Muser · Dec 13, 2007, 02:16 am

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Fanny? They're going to grow hair on their fannies? That wasn't the impression I got.

Be sure to provide a link. We need these things substantiated, you know.

(At that point this thread may have to move to the adult forum)

Errrr....hope I didn't violate a rule with my previous post. I didn't even know there was an "adult" forum (until now, that is).

SoylentGreen · Dec 13, 2007, 02:20 am

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Isherwood
Fanny? They're going to grow hair on their fannies? That wasn't the impression I got.

Ooops!! Is this one of those cultural language things?
Over here a fanny is a term used to mean vagina, but I just realised that in America a fanny is a term you guys use for the ass.
Tsk, sorry I forgot how you guys usually get things back to front.:)

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MuserMight I suggest an alternative? Masturbate for Peace.

Trouble with that is when I masturbate I usually think about getting a piece, not making peace. I find it works better that way.

Maryjane · Dec 14, 2007, 12:07 am

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Ooops!! Is this one of those cultural language things?

Lost in translation again Soy?

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"Cream your khakis, not Iraqis"

*Snort!*

**Jack** · Dec 14, 2007, 12:19 am

I'm having trouble drinking my coffee while thinking about a Brit telling a Yank in a bar, "I really like the growth of hair on my girlfriend's fanny". There's one American who'll never date an English girl.

SoylentGreen · Dec 14, 2007, 11:00 pm

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Quote by: Isherwood

I'm having trouble drinking my coffee while thinking about a Brit telling a Yank in a bar, "I really like the growth of hair on my girlfriend's fanny". There's one American who'll never date an English girl.

Ish your just getting to uptight over a silly word, you have to learn to relax.
Take my advice and sit back, relax, light up and have a good long suck on a fag. It will do yopu good

**Jack** · Dec 14, 2007, 11:04 pm

Dec 12, 2007, 11:07 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,012	Does already having a mustache and beard make me a trend setter...finally? This sounds silly. Men start growing mustaches all the time and decide to shave randomly. How would anyone be able to make the connection between a new mustache and support for "men's issues"? And where do the "funds" figure in? Is someone going to pay men for growing facial hair, or do they have to pay someone to do that? And as to the women's efforts, the suggestion is downright weird. How does doing something only a select few will ever see accomplish anything? Do they model the results? Is the discomfort and potential disapproval of those who don't appreciate their hirsute mate supposed to be the reminder of why they're doing this? As much as I'm getting tired of seeing a rainbow of ribbons for every cause under the sun, at least that symbol is visible and understood. This program sounds like a farce. Are you sure this wasn't posted on the Onion? The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 12, 2007, 11:48 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,012	The guys, I hope you mean. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 13, 2007, 02:11 am	#8 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,012	Fanny? They're going to grow hair on their fannies? That wasn't the impression I got. Be sure to provide a link. We need these things substantiated, you know. (At that point this thread may have to move to the adult forum) The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 14, 2007, 12:19 am	#13 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,012	I'm having trouble drinking my coffee while thinking about a Brit telling a Yank in a bar, "I really like the growth of hair on my girlfriend's fanny". There's one American who'll never date an English girl. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 14, 2007, 11:04 pm	#15 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,012	The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 12, 2007, 11:29 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Hot Lava Posts: 2,299	no its a true promotion there is a lot of advertising for the movember campaign and people donate money for it . the moustache growing is just a bit of fun and guys get there pictures in local papers and the tv news does a feature on it during november. Just a fun way of promoting a charity. I think the idea is they send in pictures which will be displayed

Dec 13, 2007, 01:43 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Hot Lava Posts: 2,299	no, i mean the ladies. Fanuary is the new Movember for Chicks

Dec 13, 2007, 02:09 am	#7 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Hot Lava Posts: 2,299	Do you mean will women send in pictures of their fanny? That appears to be the idea and the promoters seem to think it can be done tastefully.