When god said, let there be light, Chuck Norris said, “Say please.” Why is this joke funny? Or, at least it was funny a few years ago when Chuck Norris jokes were an internet favorite? Because in the joke, you are to believe Chuck Norris is more powerful than god. I know, explaining a joke clearly makes it funnier. But in today’s episode, we’ll explore the feature God and Chuck Norris share that no doubt is seen as a contributing factor to their power -- at least according to jokes on the internet. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Beards. Thanks to Nick from the Epic Film Guys for providing a picture of his beard for the episode art! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest *NEW* | Website *NEW* Get Gear from The Story Behind at our TeePublic Store! Check out #PodernFamily on Twitter to find other great indie podcasts like this one. If you enjoy podcasts about history, literature, archeology, and the arts, check out the hashtag #HumanitiesPodcasts on Twitter to find more podcasts like this one. Looking for more female-hosted podcasts? Find them by searching #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: A Short History of Beard Styles - HistoryCoopersative.org The Amazing History of Beards (INFOGRAPHIC) - Huffington Post The Half-Mask - Slate.com The History of the American Beard - The New Yorker The Racially Fraught History of the American Beard - The Atlantic Why Do Male Lions Have Manes? - Mental Floss How Did Abe Lincoln Growing a Beard Kick Start Milton Bradley’s Gaming Career? - Legends Revealed Why Ian McKellen Really Rejected the Role of Dumbledore - Vanity Fair Why Does God Love Beards? - Slate The Racially Fraught History of the American Beard - The Atlantic The 20 Best Chuck Norris Facts - The Telegraph 5 Ways How Your Beard Affects People Around You - Balding Beards
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