Please don't flame me

[Herbaltees]

but who are "the beards" that JH refers to, and why does he call them that?

[5waldos]

Carnival executives. I assume it may be an English way of referring to the execs, not sure where the term comes from. Perhaps: In Greco-Roman antiquity the beard was "seen as the defining characteristic of the philosopher; philosophers had to have beards, and anyone with a beard was assumed to be a philosopher.(wiki)

[big_duck]

but who are "the beards" that JH refers to,

 

People in the company smarter then him, either in business or technology.

[5waldos]

So the philosopher reference may in fact be correct. Who knew.

[Cmx3d]

People in the company smarter then him, either in business or technology.

 

LOLsec

[H82seaUgo]

not sure why he chose "beard", cause here, it's someone you marry or date, to hide your homosexuality.

[5waldos]

not sure why he chose "beard", cause here, it's someone you marry or date, to hide your homosexuality.

 

Since you list your home as planet earth- where specifically is here?

[H82seaUgo]

Since you list your home as planet earth- where specifically is here?

 

earth.

[djwood24]

10....9 ....8....7...6...5...4...poof

[Herbaltees]

Carnival executives. I assume it may be an English way of referring to the execs, not sure where the term comes from. Perhaps: In Greco-Roman antiquity the beard was "seen as the defining characteristic of the philosopher; philosophers had to have beards, and anyone with a beard was assumed to be a philosopher.(wiki)

 

 

Ahh! This makes sense. I have only known the term to be used along with hiding one's sexuality.

[Herbaltees]

not sure why he chose "beard", cause here, it's someone you marry or date, to hide your homosexuality.

 

Yes, that's what I was thinking he meant.

[H82seaUgo]

Carnival executives. I assume it may be an English way of referring to the execs, not sure where the term comes from. Perhaps: In Greco-Roman antiquity the beard was "seen as the defining characteristic of the philosopher; philosophers had to have beards, and anyone with a beard was assumed to be a philosopher.(wiki)

 

one would think this was way before schick, and everyone had a beard. :rolleyes:

[chrpai]

It's similar to the use of the word "suits" in describing upper management. You called them "suits" because back in the day ( and still today in some places ) they all wore suits.

 

These days I love (sarcasm) the word "they". It's a great (sarcasm again) way for someone to try to pass on an allegedly immutable, unpopular requirement or decision without actually releasing the identity and level of the person(s) who made the decision.

 

I never except "they" when someone is trying to tell me how to do my job.

[Harley Granny]

While I have heard of excecutives being called "the beards" in my circle "the suits" is more common.

 

I had never heard about bearding being a homosexual disquise. When I was single (a million years ago) or when my husband is out of town, I have a very good and very straight friend that will "beard" me to an event. In other words be my date.

 

Pretty neat to hear different takes on a phrase.

[futureAG]

not sure why he chose "beard", cause here, it's someone you marry or date, to hide your homosexuality.

 

Ahh! This makes sense. I have only known the term to be used along with hiding one's sexuality.

 

I've never heard this!! :eek: & I live on earth!! :D

[5waldos]

one would think this was way before schick, and everyone had a beard. :rolleyes:

 

Check out the Romans. Schick just made it easier not to cut your throat while doing it.

[H82seaUgo]

Check out the Romans. Schick just made it easier not to cut your throat while doing it.

 

et tu waldos?

[5waldos]

et tu waldos?

 

no- 5W is of the female persuasion.

[big_duck]

Stereotype Computer "Beards".

 

[cdamion]

I have a feeling that several of these posts, if not the entire thread are destined for the CC shredder.

[Herbaltees]

I have a feeling that several of these posts, if not the entire thread are destined for the CC shredder.

 

Why? It is an urban use for the term "beard" which is why I've been tryin to understand what he meant. I didn't mean to impy anything about JH, at all!!!

 

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=beard

[kyrisong1]

I'm waiting to see who is going to rush to put this thread or gist of it on JH's face book or blog :rolleyes:

Carole

[senorita frog]

I've never heard this!! :eek: & I live on earth!! :D

 

You don't live on earth, you live in the midwest. ;)

 

Me too. And I hadn't heard it either.

[H82seaUgo]

I'm waiting to see who is going to rush to put this thread or gist of it on JH's face book or blog :rolleyes:

Carole

 

it doesn't matter. he'll post the question.

 

85% will say he can do no wrong

14% will discredit the source.

1% will still be standing guard.

[Vanessa L]

I've never heard this!! :eek: & I live on earth!! :D

 

I've heard it from both directions, a "beard" hides male homosexuality and "mustache" hides female homosexuality. However, I've also heard execs being referred to as "beards" and "suits".