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10 unusual uses for moustaches

10 unusual uses for moustaches
Moustaches (mustaches sp.) are wonderful things, they can be groomed, grown wild or printed to novelty-size and applied in suspicious places. Many famous men (and some women) from history have owed their notoriety to their unmistakable moustaches, I wanted to join the ranks of these prestigious moustaches and decided to grown my own and then explore the uses I could do with my new face fur. Here are 10 unusual uses for moustaches.

After growing a full beard I shaved it into a rakish moustache, sure to tantalize even the most fickle mustachio aficionado. I soon noticed a change all around me, everywhere I went women were mesmerized and drawn to me, and men wanted duel in the streets.
Whoa, moustaches have a strange, powerful effect on people.

Don't take my word for it, here's some interesting trivia about just how awesome moustaches are:
  • In a standard deck of playing cards the King of Hearts is the only king without a moustache.
  • Scientific research, commissioned by the Guinness Brewing Company, found that the average mustachioed Guinness drinker traps a pint and a half of beer in their moustaches every year.
  • On average a man with a moustache touches it 760 time in a 24 hr day.
  • The oldest artifact portraying a moustache was from 300.BC
  • Burt Reynolds is widely considered the world's 'Manliest Man' (c.1972), in no small part to his full moustache.
  • Men with moustaches are better lovers.  Ok, I made that one up.
Trivia aside, moustaches have defined great men and their identity for centuries: Nietzsche, Dali, Einstein, Hulk Hogan...and now, me1! But, aside from looking devilishly handsome and irresistible, what else can you do with your moustache?

Follow along and learn 10 unusual uses for moustaches!

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Step 1Disguise / villian / 80's trucker

disguise / villian / 80\
Probably the single greatest attribute your moustache can lend you is the ability to disguise yourself: a novelty hat, a few odd garments and you have yourself an instant disguise.

Classic disguise:
Here we have a classic example of someone who would seamlessly blend into any background. Non-descriptive bland clothing, oversize hat, mirrored-shades and a moustache..who was that man? Maybe we'll never know.

Villain:
Nothing makes you look more sinister than a devious moustache. I could probably trust this guy if it wasn't for the moustache, I mean look at him: Cape, top hat, cane, he could be a magaici....wait a minute. Is that a moustache? He went from possible magic-performer to the antagonist from just about every episode of Rocky and Bullwinkle.

80's cred:
If wearing white shutter-shades, high-boxed baseball caps and neon isn't enough, throw a moustache into the mix and *bam!*; automatic 80's credentials. You'll look so authentic Marty McFly wouldn't even question which time you're from. Make sure you make that awkward 80's face we all made back then, too, it really sells the look.
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Apr 30, 2012. 10:02 AMKontaKt says:
I grew this one!
Apr 5, 2012. 4:26 PMbg_askins says:
well done good sir
Jan 13, 2012. 9:28 AMPlo Koon says:
don't you mean a pint and a half of BEER? it would be a rather spectacular feat to trap a bear in your moustache.
Jan 9, 2012. 5:03 PMblodefood says:
One of these got Jack Layton (Rest In Peace) elected and he was so popular his party became the Loyal Opposition for the first time in history.

Nickname: Trustache.
Jan 2, 2012. 1:37 PM32ndmir says:
This is why "The Spy" is such a bad spy, he lacks the proper tools.
Dec 27, 2011. 7:20 PMsclocher says:
this is the most ridiculous instructable i have ever seen..... which give me even more ridiculous actions to go on..... thank you my friend! lol, very entertaining
Dec 23, 2011. 10:01 AMagraham10 says:
im the one on the left XD the only decent pic had to be from a night out didn't it
Dec 22, 2011. 3:56 PMartisnotfart says:
Sadly, most females don't get 'staches. But if I say that your post is cool, will my project (Wheels Hoodie) score better in the weekly challenge?

What? Oh. Well, it's a cool post anyway.

Dec 16, 2011. 9:06 PMnoahh says:
While I'd like to stay anonymous, my mustache does not.
Sep 12, 2011. 8:47 AMmrmerino says:
Are you calling me fat?
Dec 16, 2011. 11:09 PMsmcdonnell says:
HAHAHAHAHA!
Dec 12, 2011. 6:27 PMdeltasierra says:
I know it might seem picky, but I love your typo in the second paragraph (and who knows, it might not be a typo!): "...everywhere I went women were *memorized* and drawn to me..."

I know it's supposed to be "mesmerized", but it's really funny to imagine you memorizing the women being drawn to you. :) Hee!
Dec 11, 2011. 10:24 AMJustin Tyler Tate says:
Do you know the international gesture to ask if someone would like a mustache ride?
Step 1: hold the tips of your middle finger and thumb together and lick them so as to apply some moisture.
Step 2: Take the tips of those two fingers from your mouth to the center of your mustache and, in one smooth motion, wipe the saliva across your mustache (working from the center to the outside).
Step 3: Follow through with what you just promised to do.
Dec 7, 2011. 7:47 AMdanny6114 says:
That classic disguise is a classic Inspector Clouseau!
Dec 1, 2011. 6:03 AMdiscowhale says:
monsterlego,
did you have to put THAT picture up?!

My name IS Steve!!

AND I have beard AND mustache!

I'm freakin' out, 'cause since I saw that movie, I've been terrified of monkeys!!

AAAAAARRRRGGGHH!!!!
Sep 15, 2011. 12:19 PMmonsterlego says:
Muuustache... Muuustache...
Nov 15, 2011. 6:50 PMsjeenyus says:
wait... what movie is that from? I know its a recent disney/pixarish movie, but i can't put my finger on it......
Nov 16, 2011. 2:12 PMmonsterlego says:
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
Nov 5, 2011. 3:45 PMAeroflame says:
I moustache you a question: How did you come up with this list?! :D
Oct 30, 2011. 5:34 PMbmelton1 says:
Not sure what I could have done with this one but.....
Oct 3, 2011. 7:57 AMwakojako says:
I just realised, this used to remind me of a game my mate used to play when he was younger, Pluck That Tash
Sep 26, 2011. 11:34 AMwakojako says:
Sep 25, 2011. 9:13 PMbubbaclaw says:
LOL
There's a REASON why they have been called that nickname for years.
Sep 25, 2011. 2:00 PMjcksparr0w says:
man you are right, mustaches do have strange powers over people. I'm 15 and i have a mustache and girls ask me about it and guys ask me if I'm gonna shave it. even an adult or two have talk to me about it(not my parents).
Sep 24, 2011. 8:45 PMhalzark says:

Mustaches are a welcome mat for the nose... here's how!
Sep 11, 2011. 6:36 PMjessyratfink says:
My hero. I want a moustache so bad.
Sep 23, 2011. 1:36 PMmonsterlego says:
This from a girl? lol. :)
Sep 14, 2011. 2:13 PMVerendusVir says:
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Sep 15, 2011. 12:11 PMmonsterlego says:
So how are you grow one next summer while doing it this summer? ':l
Sep 12, 2011. 2:04 PMWasagi says:
Yes!
Sep 12, 2011. 11:06 AMzazenergy says:
I love the photos! You would make the perfect villain!
Sep 12, 2011. 10:39 AMangelabchua says:
oh. my. gawd. hahahahha loving step 7
Sep 12, 2011. 7:44 AMdepotdevoid says:
This is almost enough to tempt me to reverse my usual goatee with no mustache. I find that with a mustache I usually look too much like a used car salesman.
Sep 11, 2011. 2:10 PMvicvelcro says:

[quote]
Do you have a crazy moustache?!     I want to see it!
[end quote]

How about my USB'stache?



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