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May 15 @ 12:30pm

I thought I'd take this Sunday to share a story about one of my great ancestors, a r?nin of uneven temper who was renowned for his swordsmanship and alcoholism in equal measure. The latter, combined with a weakness for gambling, was to be his eventual downfall.

On one fateful day, whilst settling down for dinner at a local establishment, he was confronted by two debt collectors who were as happy to leave with his head as his purse. Having already sold his swords to pay off previous debts, he reached for the only thing he had to hand: his eating utensils.

After swiftly dispatching his assailants, he then proceeded to sit back down to his meal, pausing only to request a new chopstick: the other one was broken.

This one's for you, you legend.

Christopheles shame.0 says:: this is so official looking.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:32pm - ∞

carynorton says:: *LEGIT*

call caps.

{{{{{
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:35pm - ∞

MoustacheofDeath says:: Thank goodness he didn't dispatch his mum with a pronged utensil or you'd be known now as Motherforker...
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:36pm - ∞

Chuck Damage says:: I wish I could give this twenty votes.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:38pm - ∞

silentbobuk says:: Watashi wa kochira ga sugoku suki desu!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:42pm - ∞

jnonfiction says:: I believe this.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:51pm - ∞

SUPERPAPA says:: Owning it. Nice.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 12:51pm - ∞

Klickastache says:: Sweet.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:04pm - ∞

Mat Wiseman says:: You have been killing it lately.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:10pm - ∞

Eric says:: One bad mother...
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:32pm - ∞

Binkleberry says:: Killing it. Absolutely. Every day. And that's a pretty badass story, too.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:34pm - ∞

Pip says:: Great story. Great photo.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:35pm - ∞

Mr. Mystery says:: Amazing just simply amazing!!! You sir are a legend amongst men. *bows*
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 1:44pm - ∞

revgoomba says:: GAH! This is insanely great!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:02pm - ∞

PAT says:: Perfect.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:12pm - ∞

Chalkdog says:: Wow, this is so nicely done! Love that you did it in black and white.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:14pm - ∞

silentbobuk says:: I keep coming back to this. I cant get over how great it is.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:19pm - ∞

miguelito says:: epic tale.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:27pm - ∞

Zea says:: love. it. all.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:49pm - ∞

Grower&Shower says:: It doesn't get any better than this.

But then again, that's what I thought about your last photo and the one before that and the one before that, etc...

Damn. Keep them coming.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 2:59pm - ∞

MickeyCosmos says:: This looks just like it's an authentic period photograph of your famed ancestor. I can't believe how well it's done! And, to top it off, those swords are awesome!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 3:17pm - ∞

Senator Johnson says:: I'm glad you came along for the final year of this. I've loved every single pic you've posted this month. Can't wait to see how you top this one, but I know you will!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 3:31pm - ∞

Easy Rider says:: If those are his "chopsticks" then I can see why he wasn't worried!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 3:47pm - ∞

yourfavorite says:: Well safe it to say I don't think anyone is going to start a fight with you in that.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 4:11pm - ∞

brokenchopstick says:: I'm so glad I found out about this before it ended, SenatorJohnson! We have silentbobuk to thank for that!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 4:39pm - ∞

wondermade says:: Holy cow, that's crazy.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 4:49pm - ∞

Rookiestache says:: Dude, your pictures are great!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 6:18pm - ∞

Blastro says:: That is an outstanding family story!

Thanks for sharing it!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 6:28pm - ∞

justjamey says:: The reasons that this is amazing need not be mentioned, for they are evident to all. Lik'dx5
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 6:41pm - ∞

Simcoe County Chopper says:: Instafave
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 6:50pm - ∞

Finn MacCool says:: EPIC!
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 7:09pm - ∞

Chinese Wildman says:: BAD. ASS.

I actually trained in Kenjutsu from 5 years old until I was 20, first in Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, then into Kashima Shin-ryu when I moved to Georgia.

I'll have to get dressed for a photo and do my best gaijin samurai impression.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 7:35pm - ∞

TheDespot says:: fantastic, all around.
Posted: May 15th, 2011 - 9:42pm - ∞

Dschonn says:: You have unsuspected depth.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 2:23am - ∞

Hungarian Moustache says:: Congrats. I somehow missed this yesterday... I'm glad I was alone in that.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 7:02am - ∞

ThatGuy says:: Unfortunately, you were not alone hungarianmoustache. I missed so much over the weekend. This is seriously one of the greatest shots I've seen in the 3 years I've been following the site. So authentic. Congratulations Mayor.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 8:32am - ∞

brokenchopstick says:: Thank you gentlemen, most appreciated.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 8:36am - ∞

hale says:: easily one of the greatest moustache may photos i've ever seen.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 10:36am - ∞

Joint Chief of Stache says:: Wow, this is incredible. Good job and congrats on your win.
Posted: May 16th, 2011 - 7:09pm - ∞

Site closed!: Unfortunately, Moustache May can't last forever.. the site is closed until 2011.

brokenchopstick

is totally awesome.

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brokenchopstick

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