Haha definitely! When I started growing mine there were at least 10 guys at work who I'd always seen clean shaven, who started growing beards. They all since caved and shaved though. I think when I man flexes his beard muscles amongst peers, it's a show of masculinity. I believe when I man see's this his subconscious feels challenged by the beard growing man and he suddenly gets the great idea to grow one of his own. It's inception! LOL