I don't know about the earth but I definitely see a new trend in men growing long and thick beards.
In another time I wouldn't give a thought to it but given what's going on in the world today, every time I see one I automatically think of the Islamists who are not only defined by their actions but their skanky beards........
Is there a connection between the western beard wearers and their copying the Islamists in an attempt to look tough and badass? I don't know.......
It's certainly up for discussion......
I have noticed all the beards/mustaches all ges of males are growing. This a.m. I stopped at a Starbucksfo a coffee and the guys behnd he counter had short beards and staches. A young father in front of me in line also sported the same. I asked what up with all the Isis beards and they all looked surprised. None of them had thought about the idea, but it did start a conversation.
No. Think of anyone in the West from US Grant to JEB Stuart, Robert E. Lee, Abe Lincoln, none who grew beards to mock Islamists nor 'look badass'. Most Islamist's beards look moldy to me, they aren't full, rich beards like those of European stock can grow. For some of us, shaving is a real pain (heavy beard, baby face), and if we go the clean shaven route we may have to shave a couple of times a day to look well groomed.
Trim a beard once a week and you are good to go.