to think these long black chin hairs are implanted by elves in the night?

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Because I absolutely refuse to believe these things are growing naturally, in full view, over a period of several weeks.

I inspect my face. I own mirrors. I have functioning eyes.
And yet every so often I’ll casually touch my chin and discover a hair so long and established it should have its own council tax band.

There is simply no way that was there yesterday.

I think it’s the same elves hiding out of date food in my kitchen.
Two weeks ago I went through the entire spice rack and ruthlessly binned everything past its best by date.
Today I found a jar dated 2022.
Explain yourselves, elves.

Elves are sneaky and can sense when you're going somewhere special. No matter how carefully you check before leaving home, they make sure that you will feel a long curly wurly just as you're on the way to meet new people or attend an event.

That & shortsightedness caused me to buy one of these which I keep in my handbag for such awkward moments:
Braun Face Mini Hair Remover FS1000, Electric Facial Hair Removal for Women, Lady Shaver,Finishing Touch for Upper Lips, Chin & Cheeks, for Easier Makeup Application, with Smartlight, White : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

Are they the same elves that give you that one random long eyebrow hair as well? And the hair growing out of a mole on your arm?

I waxed my chin this morning no doubt the elves will be back at it tonight.

I have names for mine. The one on the right is the OG, it’s been popping up faithfully every fortnight for over a decade now, and it’s called The Briar. The one on the left is The Quill, and I got a new one on my cheek lately which is white and it’s called Chico.