And Here’s a Picture of Our Boss With a Mustache

ESPN.com Bill Simmons

Grantland’s fearless leader on Monday appeared on national television with a mustache.

The decision was met with mixed reaction. There were a few celebrity comparisons, more than a few porn jokes, and … well, OK, mostly horror.

Below you’ll find some of our favorite Mustache Monday tweets. Weigh in on Bill Simmons’ mustache on Twitter (where it now has its own handle … uh, thanks, guy?) or leave us a comment on Facebook.

What the heck is up with Bill Simmons’ mustache? It will haunt my dreams.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

@PTI @sportsguy33 Nice ‘stache. Started tying damsels to railroad tracks yet?less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

@PTI Oh my sweet Jesus, that is glorious. A mustache Magnum P.I. could be proud of.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply

@sportsguy33 ‘s mustache is absolutely petrifyingless than a minute ago via Mobile Web Favorite Retweet Reply

hey @sportsguy33 that’s the third worst mustache i’ve ever seen. i’m assuming you aren’t allowed near schools until you shave?less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

@sportsguy33 You have inspired me to start growing my own mustache. I think I’ll call it “The Simmons”.less than a minute ago via Twitter for Android Favorite Retweet Reply

Is that Luigi from Super Mario Brothers? RT @bubbaprog: GOOD GOD SIMMONS MUSTACHE ON @PTIShow http://30fram.es/3l5less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply

@sportsguy33 Just saw your mustache– it’s worse than Michael Jordan’s.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

He’s a regular Cary Grantland. RT:@Gusramsey @sportsguy33 Paul Newman from The Sting called. He wants his ‘stache back.less than a minute ago via Twittelator Favorite Retweet Reply

Who else thinks Bill Simmons’ mustache makes him a ringer for Tom Friedman??less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet Reply

HOLY SHIT. SIMMONS WITH THE MUSTACHE LOOKS LIKE A THIN STAN VAN GUNDY.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

Wow, John Wilkes Booth hosted PTI recently. Video: Bill Simmons Will Freak You Out With His New Mustache http://t.co/1IV5CCD via @SportsGridless than a minute ago via Tweet Button Favorite Retweet Reply

Mid life crisis RT @PTI: Ladies and gentlemen, the Bill Simmons mustache. http://t.co/cKY1LlTless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply

Looks like I’m growing mine again. Love you, William. RT @PTI: Ladies and gentlemen, the Bill Simmons mustache. http://twitpic.com/634njuless than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry Favorite Retweet Reply

Feeling amused about this mustache until I saw Bill Simmons’ on PTI. Goodbye, short-lived, old-timey mustache.less than a minute ago via HootSuite Favorite Retweet Reply

Bill Simmons looks like he should be on the next episode of to catch a predator with that mustache.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply


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