The Thousands

Our bodies are a law unto themselves. We try to control them as much as we can, but they always warp back to their own sense of physical righteousness. Sometimes that righteousness involves body hair. Facial hair even. For the guys that’s just dandy. Not so much for the girls. Yes. Here is a zine about ladybeards. The first encounters. The multiple encounters. The laser beams, the shaving, the despairing, the fighting, the denial, the censorship and then…a truce.

This is the most amazing zine ever. For me it’s easily the zine of the new century. Compelling, fantastic writing. Great graphics that make you wonder where all the ladybeards are if they’re not in Dolly or TV Week.

This is hardly a Neighbours storyline, but how common must it be? This messes with our ideas of gender, femininity, masculinity and is essential reading. Honest. Plus, this is an unfolding story. Follow the ladybeard revolution / evolution on Facebook and check out the article in Scavenger by the author.