What's in a Name?
"Morning Glory". For some, it's a vision of vibrant blooms unfurling in the dawn. Most might think of the legendary Oasis anthem of '95. Your Gen X & Boomers will always have a chuckle at the double meaning that erected in the 80's. Here at Hairy As it holds a special meaning – a cheeky reference for our blend that'll give your morning routine a real kick.
This is an origins story for "morning glory" and how it rose to be the name of our beard-taming concoction.
Blooming Beautiful: The Literal Meaning
The most common meaning of "morning glory" refers to the stunning flowering vine that has a characteristic morning display. Factually correct 🥱 but certainly wasn't our inspiration.
Beyond the Petals: Slang Takes Root
A cheekier definition allegedly sprouted in the late 1800s and bloomed into various slang terms throughout the 20th century. Us Aussies even had our own special meaning in the 1970s, a euphemism for a morning leg over! In the 1980s this shifted into the one that still exists today, waking up pointing to the ceiling so to speak.
Pop Culture Picks Up the Bouquet
The phrase hit the mainstream in the mid-90s thanks to the iconic Oasis song "Morning Glory". From the album of the same name, this anthem helped propel Oasis to superstardom.
How Morning Glory Grew at Hairy As
So, how did "morning glory" end up as one of our blends?
When crafting this particular blend, we wanted an aroma that reminds you of the pleasures that morning brings. Spicy cinnamon from a hot brekky coupled with the ever necessary touch of coffee - captures that invigorating feeling of starting a new day. What better name to evoke that feeling than "morning glory"? A cheeky salute to the phrase's double entendre.
Morning Glory: A Blend That Puts a Spring in Your Step
Morning Glory Beard Oil shines by itself or couple with the Beard Butter or Beard Balm. Three to four pumps in your hand, rub together to warm the oil then run through your beard from root to tip. Comb this through then top with your preference of Butter or Balm (generally guided by your length).
So, next time you grasp your Morning Glory, remember the fascinating journey this phrase has taken. From a blooming flower, rooted in Aussie slang, a global hit, and finally, to our own Australian-made all-natural beard care range.
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