Under The Counter was tickled to see haggis maker Simon Howie support mental health charity SAMH last month with its Sideburns Night campaign.
Best described as a cross between Burns Night and Movember, Sideburns Night encouraged people (the hirsute mostly, UTC mused) to grow some sideboards that would put Robert Burns to shame, share a picture, then shake down their nearest and dearest for some dosh.
The campaign was backed by a host of well‑known Scottish faces, including Zander Murray, Andy the Highlander and Craig Ferguson. The Auld Boy had never heard of Zander Murray. It is, however, his reply when you ask him who won Wimbledon in 2013 and he’s had a couple of sherries. Which makes no sense, because the answer is Marion Bartoli.
Now, Under The Counter is more Mr Burns from the Simpsons than Robert Burns from Ayrshire but he’s all for supporting charities, especially if there’s a funny picture involved.
So, check out the face furniture on the guy in the photo, then visit JustGiving/SideBurnsNight and get your credit card oot.
