The Wright Stache T-Shirt = Good Karma?

by Teufel Stubble | June 10th, 2009

Every sports fan has, at one time or another, blamed themselves for a loss by the favorite team. “The Mets lost because I went to the bathroom” or “I sneezed and the Mets blew the lead,” are common phrases in New York this time of year. We all like to think that we have some mystical connection with our favorite teams. Hell, the Mets lost the last six games I attended, so maybe I’m bad luck!

But one loyal Mets fan and Wright Stache reader is so worried about her bad mojo that she’s scared to purchase an official The Wright Stache t-shirt for fear that it will cause David Wright to get hurt! She wrote to us seeking our input before buying this fine piece of apparel (that we recommend you all purchase).

We at The Wright Stache believe that our positive energy, stache-powered karma and cosmic spirit can break any curse. In fact, we believe that purchasing a Wright Stache t-shirt is just the thing that every Mets fan needs to do to inspire David to grow a stache and lead the Mets to the World Series. But we decided to let you all weigh in on the matter. After the jump is the letter we received and a poll that demands your attention.

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What Would Ollie Do?

by Teufel Stubble | May 4th, 2009

Well, there’s been no official word on what Jerry Manuel and Omar Minaya have planned for Oliver Perez.  They will skip his next scheduled start and possibly use him in relief this week, but no one is calling it a formal assignment to the bullpen.  Since management seems to be at a loss, why not let the best and the brightest decide Ollie’s fate.  So, what say you, Wright Stache readers?

Better Know a Metstache: Wally Backman

by Hairy Backman | April 1st, 2009

When considering Metstaches, its hard not to think about the bold staches that swiftly defeated opponents and lead the Mets to certain victory. Or the soothing ones – the staches that weathered the storms and put a team’s troubled mind at ease during burdensome times. Or the confident ones – the staches that seemed to escalate players’ abilities and ooze charisma to scarily contagious levels.

But the one Metstache that is oft-overlooked and seldom recognized as a stache of greatness is the selfless stache. And no one wore it better than Wally Backman.

Born Walter Wayne Backman, Wally began his Major League career in 1980 with the New York Mets. His success as a player came from his hustle, hard-nosed work ethic and a desire to play alongside the players that were naturally more talented than he was. Wally’s motto was always “team first”, and it showed – in his words, his play, and his stache. In fact, his stache was so selfless, that in 1985, it lead the National League in sacrifice hits – 15 total. An impressive feat when considering the selfishness and materialism of a 1980s New York.
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Poll: Which Stache is the Wright Stache?

by Teufel Stubble | March 31st, 2009

It’s time to address a very important subject, kids.  Exactly what type of mustache should David Wright grow?  Of course, much of this is contingent on him having the fully bevy of staches at his disposal.  If he is one of the millions of men with weak connectors (myself, shamefully, included), then the Fu Manchu may not be a viable option.  But let’s assume that David is a six-tool player (hitting, hitting for power, speed, fielding, throwing and mustache growing) and can grow anything that he sets his mind to.

Polls are open until the end of next week, so forward this to all of your friends and encourage them to vote.  Make your voices heard.  The success of the Mets demands it!

And the winner is…

by Hairy Backman | March 27th, 2009

First, we introduced you to it. You shook hands with it, made small talk, gave it a light pet, felt its warmth. You got to know it.

Then, we schooled you on its significance. Its history. Its magnitude. Its authority among all other sportstaches.

And now, you’ve crowned it. You spoke up and you awarded Keith Hernandez’s Mustache as your Favorite Metstache of All Time. And we can’t say we disagree: it truly is a work of beauty and an inspiration to men everywhere, professional athletes and regular-folk alike. So, congratulations Keith.

And congratulations Wright Stache readers, for making an informed and educated decision on such an important issue. Your voice was heard. Our only hope is that one day, ideally one in the near future, the Favorite Metstache award can be handed over to David: our one and only Golden Boy. Because not only is it David’s destiny to wear such an honored and adorned crown…it’s his God-given birthright.

Make It So, and God bless the Metstache.

Last Call: Favorite Metstache Poll

by Hairy Backman | March 27th, 2009 We’re bruised. We’re bloodied. We’re broken. We’re really sick of arguing. So we’re going to end the poll once and for all. At exactly 2pm today, the poll booths are being folded up and the gymnasium doors locked – so vote while you can. We’ve had a decent turnout so far and we’re pretty sure we know who’s going to win, but we’re still waiting for a few of the red states to report – turns out HoJo might have a chance after all.

So pick ‘em while they’re hot, and check back later today to see which Metstache gets the gold ribbon.

Poll: Favorite Metstache

by Hairy Backman | March 24th, 2009 Here at The Wright Stache, we like us some good old fashioned debatin’. And not the kind that ends in hand shakes – the kind that ends in fist fights. So when we all sat down and tried to plead our cases for our favorite Metstaches of all time, things got ugly. Names were called. Fingers were pointed. Mets memorabilia was shattered. Broken glass was….well, everywhere. So we figure the only way this is ever going to get settled is if we get our readers’ opinions. So, here goes: