Movember is over. Long live Movember.
It’s hard to believe that it was only a month ago that I was shaving the mustache I never had just to grow it out at the behest of Le Hardest Working Man in Blogging. The month flew by in a flurry of Movember posts – over 120 of them! – and here’s what we have to show for it:
$3,651 (!!!!!!!)
Holy crap, y’all*! We are bloggers and we made a difference! Let me break it down for you. We raised $121.70 per day, which is roughly how much I pay each week for my 8-month-old Wee Cee, so I am here to tell you it’s A LOT.
*Oh right. This isn’t Le Clown. This is Emily. Has Le Clown ever said “y’all”? How much money do you think we’d have to raise to get him to say it non-ironically? I’m thinking eleventy billion Canadian dollars.
That is $3,651 that wasn’t wasted on:
1. Hands-free wine glass holders
Although I can see the virtue in this item, no. Just no. Movember = better.
2. Pizza Scissors
Pizza Scissors will not make you feel any better about giving Papa John your money.
3. Anything a Kardashian created
Schools and hospitals are underfunded and yet humans will still willingly give their money to these people in return for faux fur.
Much to the chagrin of the makers of wine glass necklace caddies, pizza scissors, and Kardashians the world over, we directed our funds to Movember, a noble cause that will do some very real good in the world. A tremendous thank you to each and every one of you who donated! Look! Le Clown even made a special Movember Magnificent™ Ecards© in honor of the occasion! Here it is, so you can get the image of Kardashians out of your head:
Bloggers for Movember was marked by ingenious bloggers who stepped up and offered their own incentives for participating. Leo from Doggy Style donated 50 cents for every comment that was left on his Movember post, thus supporting Movember by playing on our verbose tendencies. Genius. Three lucky readers of The Middlest Sister won signed original works of art for donating to the cause, and I’m still pretty jealous of all of them. Becca and Timmer from Second Lunch teamed up to reward bloggers for donating by giving them the chance to appear in a special Movember header on 25 To Fly. Lil’ ol’ me even set up shop with a drawing to reward contributors. However, I think we can all agree that Madame Weebles blew us all out of the water by revealing a picture of herself with a ‘stache. If you haven’t seen Mama Weebs yet, check her out here. She’s a lovely lady.
A huge chunk of the money that was donated is due to the most stomach-churning of all the contests held. In a 24-hour blitz, Le Clown raised $1,000 by basically auctioning off his post-Movember hair clippings to the highest bidder. Not even kidding, I’m sitting here thinking about it and trying to fight back nausea. But what does my stomach know, because it somehow worked. Tracy Fulks and Deliberately Delicious will be receiving his ‘stache trimmings and likely selling them to science. In related news, I will be doing a Movember 2013 fundraiser to try to buy back said clippings so that Le Clown clones (Le Clones) won’t be occurring any time soon. Tune in here on Wednesday for the Le French Blogging Movember video of Le Clown shaving and sending off his ‘stache. It is sure to be as bizarre as you think. He also has a few very special Movember thank-yous he’s going to be doling out – one in particular to a very special Louisianan redhead who rocked the proverbial Movember house – so check out the post for that if not for the gag-inducing mailing of facial hairs.
I know that since I’m guesting on Le Clown’s blog, I’m supposed to say eff you and all, but seriously, I just can’t bring myself to do it since the outpouring of support has been so huge. Once again, thanks to everyone who “liked” BFM on Facebook, wrote a post, donated some cash, nagged the men in their lives to get checked out, or went to the doctor themselves to make sure everything is in good working order. Keep on Mo-ing and see you next year!
Fantastic! And I’m not saying that about the hands-free wine glass holder.
Posted by speaker7 | December 3, 2012, 07:23Speaker7,
Thank you, friend, for your support, post, and everything else you’ve done this month, to help us keep a bit of sanity…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 08:56You have good taste.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:22Is it me or does that thing seem like it would be problematic for ladies…?
Posted by Soul Walker | December 3, 2012, 12:05Over 120 posts for Movember. Perfect! I look forward to doubling that number next year!
Posted by Colline | December 3, 2012, 07:31Colline,
I like the way you think.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 08:57Next year is going to be huge! Thanks!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:23Great job Emily!
Pretty amazing turnout! So glad to have my lip back…
Love the ecard Le Clown, you give new meaning to the word “brown-nosing”
Posted by SocietyRed | December 3, 2012, 07:38Red,
It was my duty, if you know what I mean…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 07:41Le Clown,
When duty calls…you’re such a giver…
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 3, 2012, 07:50Red,
I keep nothing in, I flush everything out for the good of the cause.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 07:53Le Clown,
That’s a different cause…
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 3, 2012, 07:56Red,
All this to say that Movember is done with, we’re pooped, and it’s time to rex-lax.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 07:59Le Clown,
Don’t impede the flow of happiness or obstruct any ideas squirting out of your head. Movember is over, just let it go…
Red
Posted by SocietyRed | December 3, 2012, 08:07Thanks, Red! I’m sure your lip is glad to see the light of day again.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:24Pizza scissors!!!! Yes, please.
Posted by La La | December 3, 2012, 08:00La La,
If only we had pizza in Canada…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 08:57Pretty sure they’re available in SkyMall.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:25“Hey! I work for Skymall buddy!”
-Jim Gaffigan
Posted by Soul Walker | December 5, 2012, 03:20Let’s see … I came here to find Emily …. then to Emily’s to find Ashley … just a bit interesting for a Monday. Meanwhile, Well said Emily … and cheers to Le Clown’s effort!
Posted by aFrankAngle | December 3, 2012, 08:18Frank,
Thank you for your Bloggers for Movember post… It was a highlight, and a touching way to raise awareness.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 09:00No problem … glad to do that … and if you recall, I was near the end of Proctober, thus bridged into Movember.
Posted by aFrankAngle | December 3, 2012, 10:02I know…it’s a little confusing today. The guest-blogging has gotten out of control.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:26I love when you ‘like’ your own posts.
Where so I buy pizza scissors?
Posted by tracy fulks | December 3, 2012, 08:18Tracy,
Emily wrote the post, so I’m being magnanimous and all, and showing the world that I just don’t like my own writings, which is such a hard thing to do…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 08:37Pretty sure they can be found in SkyMall, the depository of all things worthless and genius.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 09:27It was my first time to join in the Movember-fever, but I’m happy I did! I’m also happy I managed to fight the urge to bid on Le Clown’s bush (cause I know he won’t be sending his mustache hair, mark my words, Tracy, you WILL receive hair from down-under).
CONGRATS ON THIS REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT!
Bloggez une peux,
Daan
Posted by Daan van den Bergh | December 3, 2012, 08:49Daan,
You will enjoy my vlog, my friend… I’ll see you Wednesday. Thanks for contributing to Bloggers for Movember. Your support made a great difference. And thank you for today’s guest post on Black Box Warnings, Light At The End Of The Tunnel.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 08:55It was awesome that you invited me to share my story on your blog. Thanks for that, it’s nice to belong.
Posted by Daan van den Bergh | December 3, 2012, 08:58Your self control in holding back on bidding for Le Clown’s mustache clippings is admirable.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 10:57Tell me about it! You have no idea how hard it was. Every penny on my savings-account was begging me to bid them. Then again, I have no savings… so, actually, it wasn’t that hard.
Posted by Daan van den Bergh | December 3, 2012, 11:04Great job Emily. That wine holder! Perfect party favor for amputee gatherings.
I can’t believe it is over already myself. Thanks!
Posted by becca3416 | December 3, 2012, 09:05So it DOES have a use!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 10:57Hahaha! You crack me up, Emily. I’m glad Movember was such a smashing success!!
Posted by Ashley Austrew | December 3, 2012, 09:09Me too! Norelco can heave a sigh of relief that it’s over.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 10:58Wow! Great turnout and we do make a big difference. You’re right, Emily. The donation was a much better investment that that hands free wine glass holder…
Cathy
Posted by Cathy Ulrich | December 3, 2012, 09:48100% agreed. Thanks, Cathy!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 10:59Whoo hoo!!!! I was amazed at how well known Movember was in Tucson – at one of my favorite farmer’s market type (over priced at times) stores – all the guys grew a ‘stache for Movember…SWEET!
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | December 3, 2012, 10:10I know! It’s really catching on! The hipster takeover has official begun.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 10:59And we were part of it… WHOO HOOOOOO
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | December 3, 2012, 11:46*removing the hands free wine glass holders from my list*
Posted by Addie | December 3, 2012, 10:26As Becca pointed out, I’m sure they’d come in handy if you are hosting a party for amputees.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 11:01Magnificent (I don’t know how to do the TM thingie…. LOL)!
Posted by javaj240 | December 3, 2012, 10:42Haha, me neither. Le Clown had to do it for me.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 11:02Merci to le clown, Emily (great post btw) and everyone who made that extra effort to make Movember count. Next year, I promise to have my shit together and do more to support this great cause. I think we did good.
Posted by writerwendyreid | December 3, 2012, 11:08I think so too!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:32I plan to donate my pizza scissors and amputee wine holders to the cause.
Posted by aliceatwonderland | December 3, 2012, 11:48We thank you for your generosity.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:32What a result! Go, Bloggers for MOVEMBER!!!
Posted by workspousestory | December 3, 2012, 12:03Rah rah rah! Go us!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:33Here’s to your prostate and your mental health. Cheers.
Posted by Soul Walker | December 3, 2012, 12:06*Clink.*
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:33
Posted by Soul Walker | December 4, 2012, 02:53Of all the things this tumor has done to my life, the one I will never be able to bear is that I missed out on owning Le Clown’s mustache trimmings. Consarnit!! Congrats on the raising of the funds and such. That is killer!
Posted by Fish Out of Water | December 3, 2012, 12:09I’m sure he’ll send you the cast offs from his next haircut for a nominal fee.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:35Yay! What a great achievement!! Emily, pizza scissors freak me out. They just seem wrong. Great post, miss.
Posted by The Bumble Files | December 3, 2012, 12:18Me too. They look they could be used as surgical equipment.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:35I’m pretty sure that hands-free wine glass holder would not work for me. Great recap, Emily! I was a doofus, in my summary I only mentioned how much the US and Canadian teams earned, I didn’t look at the whole amount. D’oh! It was a good month—I’m amazed at how many people united around Movember, it was fantastic. And thanks for the mention, lady!
Posted by Madame Weebles | December 3, 2012, 13:00Those wine glass holders wouldn’t work for anyone, especially the larger-chested ladies among us such as you and myself.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:36Those pizza scissors just blew my mind. That, and how successful Movember was. Yay!
Posted by Lyssapants | December 3, 2012, 13:25It’s mind-blowing that pizza scissors are actually marketed and sold.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 14:38Great wrap up post. And thanks for introducing me to pizza scissors. I mean, really, how hard is it to just cut a slice with a knife?!
Posted by Carrie Rubin | December 3, 2012, 14:46Apparently hard enough to invent an inane kitchen gadget.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:50you guys are awesome.
Posted by unfetteredbs | December 3, 2012, 16:25Takes one to know one.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:50$3651 is great. Congrats! Prostates everywhere say thanks.
Posted by calahan | December 3, 2012, 16:51Prostates are a grateful bunch.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:52Now that Movember is done (amazing job everyone and great post Emily) upper lips can be revealed and Prostrates everywhere can do a happy dance.
Posted by iRuniBreathe | December 3, 2012, 17:11The mental picture of prostates doing a happy dance is strangely delightful. Thanks!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:53I support any endeavor that diverts funds from the Kardashians!
Posted by The Hook | December 3, 2012, 18:42I knew I liked you.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:53Awesome post! Btw, I say “y’all” all the time!!!
That’s a lot of money! So glad I was able to be a part of all this!
I’m also sad I didn’t win the ‘stache trimmings… 
Posted by vyvacious | December 3, 2012, 18:57Haha I say it all the time too since I live in North Carolina.
Just you wait; as long as he’s feeling philanthropic, Le Clown will probably be doing a body hair giveaway again.
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 3, 2012, 19:55I hope it’s pubes next time. Or at least his happy trail.
Posted by vyvacious | December 4, 2012, 12:04Vyvacious,
So many fucking emoticons… They make my screen bleed.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 3, 2012, 21:13You’re welcome. Maybe this is why you never read and comment on my posts
It’s just the way I type, because that’s the way I talk and am, really. I don’t know how else to express my facial expressions and ultimate giddiness. Help me.
Posted by vyvacious | December 4, 2012, 12:05Vyvacious,
Oooh! Look at you being all feisty and shit! That merits me reading a few of your posts…
As for emoticons, I hear that sometimes, words well placed together will carry a bigger punch than a smiley face…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 4, 2012, 12:08FeistyANDshit is my middle name. I’m excited now.
Until I get my words well placed together, here’s some motherfucking smiley faces
Posted by vyvacious | December 4, 2012, 12:25Well done to everyone who took part! And thank you Emily for such a great wrap-up post. I’d post a smiley face but I don’t want Le Clown to get all malicious on me with his Magnificence™!
Posted by faithhopechocolate | December 4, 2012, 09:33You are very wise. Thanks!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 4, 2012, 11:40That picture of the prostate massager is forever stuck in my hippocampus. Le Clown had an anal device on this face. Yikes.
Posted by UndercoverL | December 4, 2012, 13:15UndercoverL,
Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of prostate love, right?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | December 4, 2012, 13:46Le Clown,
Apparently my husband. I’ve tried. I am a good lover. No go. He needs a pep talk, me thinks. But still… on my face? Yikes. Again.
U/CL
Posted by UndercoverL | December 4, 2012, 14:27I love charity. I love bloggers. I love Le Clown. I love prostates.
This was pure perfection. Thanks to everyone who helped out. You guys rock!
Posted by Jen and Tonic | December 4, 2012, 18:03But do you love me? Love me, love me! Say that you love me!
Posted by Emily @ The Waiting | December 4, 2012, 18:06UM, YEAH. I thought that my little bedroom shrine of you proved that.
Posted by Jen and Tonic | December 4, 2012, 18:06It proved it to me, anyways. I haven’t been back to break in and steal your cookies since… it kind of creeped me out… and I realized I could just buy some cookies at the store.
Posted by Soul Walker | December 5, 2012, 03:25This is amazing! So glad to have played a part in raising some of the monies. Some seriously amazing bloggers around here!
Posted by Nicole Marie | December 7, 2012, 11:41