Fu Manchu moustache
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A Fu Manchu moustache takes its name from the fictional character of Fu Manchu, who was often depicted with such a style of moustache on film. The character, a creation of English author Sax Rohmer, did not have a moustache in the original novels. The infamous facial hair first appeared in the British serial The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu, in 1923.
A "fu manchu" is a full moustache that extends downward past the mouth and on either side of the chin. Often, the ends of the moustache will hang past the jaw line with pointed or tapered ends. It is not to be confused with the more common horseshoe (or "biker") moustache.
"Fu Manchus" stereotypically appear on Chinese characters in both film and television.
[edit] Notable persons who have worn Fu Manchu moustaches
- Anton La Vey - Founder of 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.
- Scott Player - NFL punter.
- Al Hrabosky — Major Leage Baseball closer.
- Goose Gossage - MLB closer.
- Sal Fasano - MLB catcher.
- Hulk Hogan - Professional Wrestler.
- Pat Hill - Fresno State University Head Footbal Coach.
[edit] 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.
- 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 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
