Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026

The Many Faces of George 07

Some men don't look good in certain beards. George receives one that he finds unflattering.

Long ago, I worked in the vault room of a large retail store. A secure, windowless room, the vault's daily sameness was driving me nuts. In a feeble bid for some entertainment, I began collecting defaced one-dollar bills.

Artist: "You're looking old and faded, George Washington. You look like you're two hundred years old."

George: "Being laundered in washing machines and crumpled into sweaty pockets has not helped my appearance at all, to be sure."

Artist: "You're wearing a wig."

George: "Yes, all gentlemen wear well-made wigs on formal occasions."

Artist: "Not nowadays they don't. Men wear toupees to cover their bald spots. Hey, how come you didn't have your wig cover your head? You have got a major receding hairline.

George: "A high, clear brow is a sign of intelligence, I'll have you know."

Artist: "Oh, baloney. It's a sign you're getting older and your hair is falling out."

George: "That is why many gentlemen shave, I admit; they do not wish to be called greybeards."

Artist: "I think you'd look a lot younger with more hair. Here, bring this hairline down to here, with some bangs, and then, you could grow a short beard and dye it, like this."

Artist: "Jeeze, that didn't work. You're right, George, you looked a lot better before."

Artist: "Sorry."

Artist: "George?"

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