What do Perfume And Murder (2021) Hindi Short Filma legendary late night comedian in retirement and the former leader of a legendary rock band have in common (beside being legendary and retired)?
SEE ALSO: David Letterman to Retire From 'Late Show' in 2015Growing a legendary beard, of course.
Enter David Letterman, the beloved late-night host who stepped down in 2015 after 22 years of service, smiling gracefully in the cover of New York magazine:
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It was fittingly described as "hipster Santa Claus" look or what'd happen if a member of the ZZ Top decided to live in Williamsburg.
Now enter Michael Stipe, who since R.E.M. broke up in 2011 has been dutifully growing a full-fur look. Here he is, in all his follicular glory:
Credit: Mark Von Holden/REX/Shutterstock OMG they're basically the same person!
Naturally, he noticed the stunning resemblance to his beard bro:
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People on Twitter were pretty pleased about Stipe's remarks:
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