This American Life: The Beard Chart

Show Ben McPherson a beard, and he'll tell you who's behind it. Ben's becoming a bit of an expert. He photographs live models to use as references for his elaborate paintings of the life of Jesus Christ. Turns out there's one thing a good Bible scene needs: Lots of men with beards.

This clip is from Act 1 of "God's Close-up" the 3rd episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. Watch the whole story April 5th on Showtime, or any time On Demand.

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[Evanmileus]

love TAL

[yellowcornerhouse]

Put them right next to a van, then you get the pedo look.

[captinblueboy]

my names ben McPherson :/

[GridironJohn]

What's up with that guy with a skullet??

[treefrog821]

@fuer321 nah, then theyre just a hipster. theyve gotta be wearen a hawiian shirt, then theyd look like a creeper

[yellowcornerhouse]

@fuer321 Nah, that's the date rapist look.

[fuer321]

@yellowcornerhouse  na you gotta shave it into a stache and give em some scuzzy raybands