The wisdom of moustaches

The wisdom of moustaches

JAKARTA (JP): Men traditionally grow moustaches to make them
appear masculine. Except for People's Consultative Assembly
legislator Poedjono Pranjoto.

The chairman of the Assembly Working Committee revealed on
Thursday that it was "wisdom" that inspired him to adorn his
rectangular face with a moustache. He did not sport a moustache
in the past and began to cultivate it only after he took up his
post in the Assembly last year.

"A moustache reflects wisdom, or at least it gives one the
appearance of being wise, doesn't it?" the former governor of
Lampung laughed, jokingly punching a journalist on the shoulder.

The journalist, who also had a moustache, retorted: "Sir, how
about Mr Harmoko?", referring to the clean-cut, clean-shaven
Speaker of the Assembly and the House of Representatives.

Poedjono gave no answer, but said: "I will let him know about
your question." (amd)