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Some men grow mustaches. And some men grow <em>mustaches</em>.

If you're a man of the latter type, then the newest competition at Tulsa's <a href="http://www.mcnellies.com/">McNellie's Public House</a>, home of the most diverse on-tap beer selection in Tulsa and a perennial choice for T-Towners looking for a burger and a drink, is for you.

<!--more-->From McNellie's owner Elliot Nelson in the most recent McNellie's e-mail newsletter:
<blockquote>Hall &amp; Oates, the rockingest soft rockers ever, just announced that they'll be playing in Tulsa on Friday, October 22nd [<a href="http://www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/thejoint/Pages/DarylHallJohnOates.aspx">at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino's The Joint</a>]. Therefore, it's time to start our long-awaited John Oates mustache-growing-look-a-like-competition.</blockquote>
Here are the rules of the game:

One. Head to McNellies, at 409 E. First Street, this Thursday, Sept. 16th, between 6-9pm, to have your "before 'stache" mug photographed.
Two. Return to McNellie's on Thurs., Oct. 14th, between 6-9pm, to have your "after" mug photographed.

That's practically a month for you to grow the most beautiful 'stache you can muster.

The judges at McNellies will review all of the before/after pictures and announce four winners via the e-mail newsletter on Friday, October 15th.

The winners will be based on seven factors that Nelson said are "essential to an Oates-esque mustache:"
<blockquote>1.) Ability to retain Guinness foam
2.) Fullness
3.) Amazingness
4.) Awesomeness
5.) 'Stacheability
6.) Tone
7.) Luster</blockquote>
Nelson said each of the four winners will receive:

1.) Two tickets to the Hall &amp; Oates concert;
2.) A limo ride from McNellies to the concert and back;
3.) A $50 gift card to McNellie's;
4.) Bragging rights.
5.) Most important of these enviable prizes, an incredible new look that your wife/girlfriend/mom/mother-in-law is sure to love.

Here are Nelson's competition rules:

<strong>One</strong>. Absolutely no pre-growth (all competitors must start the competition <em>without</em> a mustache)
<strong> Two</strong>. You can't shave the 'stache until after the concert (meaning you need to be willing to go toe-to-toe with The 'Stache of Oates in person)
<strong> Three</strong>. Respect the 'stache.

Finally, here's how to get involved in this 'stachy 'stachyness: Send an email to <a href="mailto:oatesmustachecontest@mcnellies.com">oatesmustachecontest@mcnellies.com</a>. Put "I want to look like John Oates" in the subject line.

Heh. Heh heh.

After that? "Grow 'em long. Grow 'em strong," Nelson said.

If you want to send your photos here to TDT as you progress in your journey from a face that's smooth as a baby's bottom to a mustache that could send a chill of fear and intimidation up the spine of the likes of John Oates, I totally wouldn't be mad. In fact, I would be glad. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa">And I'd probably tweet it</a>.

After you win the contest and you're looking for someone to do a little 'stache elimination (or, if you've seen the light, a little 'stache maintenance), check out this post here at TDT about <a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/clays-barbershop-for-the-guys/">the awesomeness of a trip to a real barber shop</a>.