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I need some social commentary from a trusted source: Would an ironic mustache now be a post-ironic mustache since the ironic mustache trend has run its course? Could a person make a statement about ironic mustaches at this point by growing an ironic ironic mustache? A satirically ironic mustache? Or should it have been a satiric mustache to begin with? How soon is too soon to ironically note the passing of a once ironically resuscitated whimsical fashion choice? Should we nominate Burt Reynolds's mustache for president in a fit of ironic nostalgia?

Dear Brian,

You pose an interesting question. Theoretically, it is possible to grow a post-ironic mustache mocking the played-out trend of ironic mustaches. Putting the post-ironic mustache into practice is problematic, however, since it would be difficult to distinguish it from the merely ironic, hipster-trash incarnation. I suggest establishing a special code -- such as dyeing the mustache, trimming it a certain way, or installing a special transmitter -- that indicates its all-encompassing, post-ironic status.

Hope this helps,
Jen

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