Beard or No Beard? You Be the Judge

It's an argument I've been having with my close gal pals lately. Does facial hair really matter on a guy? And, why does it elicit the intense emotional reactions everyone (including myself) seem to have towards it. Personally, I'm a huge fan, but not everyone shares in my beard affinity and that's OK. But now, our lord and savior, Scott Disick has aptly brought the very issue to the forefront: Beard or no beard? That is the question, but is there any easy answer?I have it on good authority with the big guy (Shakespeare, obvs) that Hamlet would probably more easily say no, as do I. It takes some serious deliberation and much dedication to come up with an educated solution to one of pop culture's current debates. Beards are most definitely "in," but are they technically "in" for everybody?

Eh, not really. But those growing their beards are certainly valiant in their efforts. After all, if you don't try how the hell will you ever know? I bet some beard gods are just walking around fresh faced, too scared to strut their stuff and thus denying the world of their hairy greatness. As for those who've dared to grow out their facial hair let's put it to the test. Beard or no beard or some gentle scruff?

SCOTT DISICK

Is a lord even a lord without a beard? That's the real question.

BRADLEY COOPER

Beard?

Or no beard (and just a wee bit of scruff)?

Beard for certain. Beardly Cooper all the way.

IDRIS ELBA

Beard?

Or no beard (and a seriously cool mustache)?

Salt and pepper beard, forever.

LIAM HEMSWORTH

Beard?

Or no beard and the lightest scruff I've ever seen?

NEVER EVER SHAVE.

BEARD.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH

Beard?

Or no beard?

Oh God, does it even matter?

JESSE WILLIAMS

Beard?

Or no beard?

Adorable regardless. I'm leaning slightly more towards no beard.

RYAN REYNOLDS

Beard?

Or no beard?

Beard, duh.

RYAN GOSLING

Beard?

Or no beard?

No beard. Leave it at home, Gosling.

WILMER VALDERRAMA

Beard?

Or no beard?

No beard. Look at that handsome face all on its own.

IAN SOMERHALDER

Beard (and a fedora)?

Or no beard (and this seriously questionable hat)?

I'm gunna say NO to any sort of hat and YES to all kinds of beards.

JAMIE DORNAN

Beard?

Or no beard?

Beard me.

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