K&K is sad to report we were unable to attend the official Movember shave-off at Rock 101 Studios on Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. First off, 8 a.m. is way too early to witness any type of hair removal in our books, not to mention the fact that we were too busy washing off the previous night’s remnants of our Mike Reno’s Red Leather Mooseknuckle costume.
That said, we would have liked to have been there, not just to see morning show co-host Michael Eckford’s pubescent upper lip begin its slow, awkward march towards manhood, but to witness the morning show’s hairy namesake “Bro Jake” Edwards shave off his iconic ’stache for charity. Like a warm embrace on a wintry night, Bro Jake’s moustache has given us much comfort over the years. It’s been there for us, like a beacon in the mist, long before moustaches were considered fashionable and hip again in certain enclaves and craft beer-focused establishments. It’s grounded us, soothed us, and via radioactive tendrils quivering in the breeze like noble bulrushes, it telepathically sent us important messages regarding the future and Kevin Bieksa’s mating habits.
But now, Bro Jake’s nose caterpillar is gone. Cut clean like an amputated limb and left bare and exposed like our chubby upper body after a Hoobastank concert.
Sure, it’s a new beginning and a time for rejuvenation, but Bro Jake’s moustache will be missed. On the plus side, after the shave-off, we were able to sneak into the Rock 101 studios, disrobe and quietly roll our sticky, glue-covered body on the floor until we resembled a cross between a molting sasquatch and former Canucks Sergio Momesso. And for that we are glad. Let the growing begin.
k&k@vancourier.com
Twitter: @KudosKvetches
