What’s up with David Letterman and that ridiculous beard? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Yong Fang · 06-12-2019, 08:25 AM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0_bVrb2F4

It seems odd to me that David Letterman of all people has this long 19th Century like crazy beard he has now. It really makes him look ten years older than he is and isn’t flattering at all. Letterman to me would seem to be one of the last people who would ever have facial hair and then he goes full Rutherford B. Hayes on us. Why?

Again, the beard makes him look old and tired. I think one reason presented is that he wants to be anonymous in public and this is the way he did it. Dunno. I just find it bizarre. I can’t remotely imagine his wife liking it.

Schmoopie · 06-12-2019, 11:07 AM

I'm not sure why he chose that look, but honestly I think he looks awful. I guess it's just a personal preference. I don't think it's because he's trying to "rebel" or anything but it's not a good look for him.

Bonniegirl · 06-12-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0_bVrb2F4

It seems odd to me that David Letterman of all people has this long 19th Century like crazy beard he has now. It really makes him look ten years older than he is and isn’t flattering at all. Letterman to me would seem to be one of the last people who would ever have facial hair and then he goes full Rutherford B. Hayes on us. Why?

Again, the beard makes him look old and tired. I think one reason presented is that he wants to be anonymous in public and this is the way he did it. Dunno. I just find it bizarre. I can’t remotely imagine his wife liking it.

LOL @ He goes full Rutherford B Hayes on us !!!

That's funny!!

Babalu · 06-13-2019, 05:50 AM

Letterman is completely insane now so the beard fits.

MA · 06-13-2019, 06:45 AM

I think that he looks like Santa Claus, and even my parents think so too.

1960'sTVfan · 06-13-2019, 09:17 AM

Maybe he was tired of shaving every day and decided to let the beard grow. He might have also decided to go with the bearded look after he retired from doing The Late Show. The beard is OK, doesn't look great, doesn't look bad, it just basically gives him a different appearance.

Bonniegirl · 06-13-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

Maybe he was tired of shaving every day and decided to let the beard grow. He might have also decided to go with the bearded look after he retired from doing The Late Show. The beard is OK, doesn't look great, doesn't look bad, it just basically gives him a different appearance.

And big beards are very in style now!!

Steve_uk · 06-13-2019, 12:57 PM

He's the middle child, which can be disconcerting. Maybe it's a cry for help or demanding attention, look at me I'm 72, bring me a rocking chair, who knows? He's entitled to his own look, but I would have thought everyone wishes to grow old gracefully.

1960'sTVfan · 06-13-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

And big beards are very in style now!!

I've always had a beard but I keep mine neat and trimmed. One time I decided to let it grow out big and bushy to see what it looks like, but after about a month or two I felt like I was having too much hair on my face so I trimmed it back again.

Bonniegirl · 06-13-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

I've always had a beard but I keep mine neat and trimmed. One time I decided to let it grow out big and bushy to see what it looks like, but after about a month or two I felt like I was having too much hair on my face so I trimmed it back again.

Like when Michael was on Barney Miller !

1960'sTVfan · 06-13-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Like when Michael was on Barney Miller !

LOL, yes something similar to that.

cfr1970 · 06-13-2019, 08:08 PM

I strongly believe the man is mentally unwell. Google his name and you'll see that every single news item that comes up is an article about him bashing the President. He seems completely consumed and obsessed with it. What a sad way to live out your sunset years.

The beard actually fits with his insanity.

QuentinR · 06-14-2019, 03:42 AM

You think Dave suffers from the "Trump derangement syndrome" or what ever they're calling this kind of behavior. I haven't noticed it, but you could be right.

OH Nuts! · 06-14-2019, 08:40 AM

You got me. Never understood his appeal...so many ultra-talented struggle to get “discovered” - yet HE makes it big - go figure.

JamesG · 06-28-2019, 01:17 PM

"Queer Eye's" Jonathan Van Ness works on Letterman's beard.

06-12-2019, 08:25 AM	#1
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	What’s up with David Letterman and that ridiculous beard? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0_bVrb2F4 It seems odd to me that David Letterman of all people has this long 19th Century like crazy beard he has now. It really makes him look ten years older than he is and isn’t flattering at all. Letterman to me would seem to be one of the last people who would ever have facial hair and then he goes full Rutherford B. Hayes on us. Why? Again, the beard makes him look old and tired. I think one reason presented is that he wants to be anonymous in public and this is the way he did it. Dunno. I just find it bizarre. I can’t remotely imagine his wife liking it.

06-12-2019, 11:07 AM	#2
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06-14-2019, 03:42 AM	#13
QuentinR Member First Time Poster Join Date: May 09, 2019 Posts: 1	You think Dave suffers from the "Trump derangement syndrome" or what ever they're calling this kind of behavior. I haven't noticed it, but you could be right.
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06-13-2019, 09:17 AM	#6
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,115	Maybe he was tired of shaving every day and decided to let the beard grow. He might have also decided to go with the bearded look after he retired from doing The Late Show. The beard is OK, doesn't look great, doesn't look bad, it just basically gives him a different appearance.

06-13-2019, 12:57 PM	#8
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	He's the middle child, which can be disconcerting. Maybe it's a cry for help or demanding attention, look at me I'm 72, bring me a rocking chair, who knows? He's entitled to his own look, but I would have thought everyone wishes to grow old gracefully.

06-13-2019, 08:08 PM	#12
cfr1970 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2017 Location: Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 3,368	I strongly believe the man is mentally unwell. Google his name and you'll see that every single news item that comes up is an article about him bashing the President. He seems completely consumed and obsessed with it. What a sad way to live out your sunset years. The beard actually fits with his insanity.

06-14-2019, 08:40 AM	#14
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	You got me. Never understood his appeal...so many ultra-talented struggle to get “discovered” - yet HE makes it big - go figure.

06-28-2019, 01:17 PM	#15
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	"Queer Eye's" Jonathan Van Ness works on Letterman's beard.