Before I begin the rant, let me go ahead and describe to you what I am talking about when I use the term "Pleasure Patch." A Pleasure Patch, also known as a "Soul Patch, Flavor Saver," or "Cookie Duster," is a small patch of hair that grows just below the lower lip. Along with the fact that it doesn't require ungodly amounts of masculinity to grow, the Pleasure Patch demands much less grooming than other forms of facial hair. As opposed to the occassional must-check for ticks in a beard, or the extremely satanic look of a goatee, the Pleasure Patch is a nice little diddy that's just enough to add a bit of zing to the face. Along with these facts, the maintenance of the patch is next to nothing. Aside from a small carving every few days to manage the fully customizable size, the Pleasure Patch pretty much cares for itself. What more could you ask for?
Deciding to harvest a patch of your own would not put you into a group of underachievers. Much the opposite, making such a decision would put you with fellows like William Shakespeare, Vlad the Impaler, and pretty much all Pirates. Not too shabby if you ask me. Those who dawn from coveted tuft of hair are not only from the past, though. Present day wearers include Fred Durst, Keanu Reeves, Mike Piazza, and the wise Phil Jackson.
Following are pictures comparing a single man with and without his patch.
Notice that Mr. Jackson looks great with his Pleasure Patch. He's clearly on top of his game and still getting ladies...but as soon as he lets his razor command his face, his appearance turns sharply south...
His face has lost all color with the loss of the Pleasure Patch. It's clear that the small patch contained not only his pleasure, but his soul, his well being, and everything that he lived for. By severing it, he severed part of his body, a part that will not grown back (at least not completely for 3 - 6 days).
In closing, my advice is that you look into growing a Pleasure Patch. If the face will not allow for such a tuft to exist, simply invest in some type of hair growing helping solution because, in the end, it is worth it. The patch is comparable to having a dog...life seems to be alright without the canine buddy, but after you have him, you can't imagine life without. God bless the Pleasure Patch, and God bless you.
[This message has been edited by Orgazmo (edited November 11, 2002).]
[ March 12, 2005, 01:14 AM: Message edited by: Orgazmo ]