Fu Manchu moustache

Fu Manchu moustache

A Fu Manchu mustache is a full mustache that extends downward past the lips and on either side of the chin. Often, the ends of the mustache will hang past the jaw, with pointed or tapered ends. The Fu Manchu is similar to the more common horseshoe (or "biker") moustache.

The Fu Manchu was named after the fictional character of the same name, who was often depicted with such a style of mustache on film. A creation of English author Sax Rohmer, the character did not have a mustache in the original novels. The infamous facial hair first appeared in the British serial "The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu", in 1923. Fu Manchus are seen in in film and television. There is some debate as to whether the plural form of Fu Manchu is "Fus Manchu" or "Fu Manchus".

Notable persons who have worn Fu Manchu moustaches

* Anton La Vey - Founder of the Church of Satan.
* Al Leong — Actor who appeared in several 80's action movies.
* Bryan McCabe - Toronto Maple Leaf Defenseman.
* Joe Namath - National Football League quarterback.
* Michael Phelps - American Olympic swimmer.
* Scott Player - NFL punter.
* Al Hrabosky — Major Leage Baseball closer.
* Goose Gossage - MLB closer.
* Jim Rome - Sports radio host of The Jim Rome Show
* The Edge - U2 Guitarist.
* Sal Fasano - MLB catcher.
* Pat Hill - Fresno State University Head Footbal Coach.
* Luis Tiant - Former MLB Pitcher.
* Todd Jones - MLB Pitcher
* Hulk Hogan - Professional wrestler and American actor
* Salvador Dali - Prominent Surrealist painter.
* Joshua Chamberlain - Famous Civil War officer from Maine.

Fictional characters with Fu Manchu moustaches

* Ra's al Ghul — "Batman" supervillain with a similar background and role as Fu Manchu.
* Mandarin - Marvel comics supervillain.
* Ming the Merciless — Emperor of planet Mongo in the adventures of Flash Gordon.
* David Lo Pan — Villain from "Big Trouble in Little China".
* Harry Hoo — an Asian/Hawaiian detective who appeared in two episodes of "Get Smart".
* Gorillaz band member Russel Hobbs in the music video for Dirty Harry.
* Toki Wartooth - Rhythm Guitarist of fictional metal band, Dethklok.
* Sao Feng - Villain in "".

ee also

*Stereotypes of East and Southeast Asians in the United States
*Yellow Peril

References


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