Hey, we all have to try on our first mustache, right?
TIME‘s distinguished Washington Bureau Chief Michael Scherer did just that — well, we’re not sure if it’s his first stache, but it’s nonetheless spectacular and perfectly suitable for his first porn film.
Or, naturally, a Thursday afternoon appearance on MSNBC talking about ISIS and other grave political matters.
Asked if he expects to be taken seriously with his lip sweater (phrase taken from the American Mustache Institute website), well…we’re still breathlessly awaiting his response.
But really, who’s Scherer trying to be, Will Ferrell?