Movember Special: the best moustaches in literature
November 1, 2014, Article by Tom in Books
It’s that time of year when men everywhere feel that it’s acceptable to grow a moustache. Well, it is for a good cause.
One thing’s for certain though: no matter how hard you try to cultivate some impressive upper lip fuzz, you won’t look as good as this lot. Here’s our pick of the best ‘taches from the literary world. Some are fictional, some are real, all are fantastic.
Six of the finest moustaches in literature
Dr Watson
Physician, assistant to Sherlock Holmes, good egg
George Orwell
Novelist, political writer, tea drinker, British icon
Captain Hook
Pirate captain, enemy of Peter Pan, scared of crocodiles
Shakespeare
Poet, playwright, inventor of words
Hercule Poirot
Private detective, short round Belgian, often wears hats
Mark Twain
Author, lecturer, ‘father of American literature’, sometimes topless
Good luck to everyone taking part in Movember. You’re gonna need it.