Any opinions on this?

The recent sporting of bushy beards by sports teams seems to have played a part. Here in Minnesota it's common for men to grow beards during deer hunting season.

My interest with this resurgence runs deeper. Why now? We're at a time where globally masculinity, it seems, is downplayed, discouraged and even disdained by an emasculated culture. The bushy beard thing seems to be out of step with the direction of society.

Thoughts?

ChrisL