A Belgian actor has urged fellow citizens not to shave until the country forms a government. Joren Six says he stopped shaving on the day of the last federal election 13 June 2010. He said: "This makes my beard as long as the political negotiations."

Vincent Battaglia says that he is sick of his country not being able to form a government.

Flor Van der Eycken: "Many people in Flanders feel like they are being taken hostage by the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), so any initiative to display the fact that they do not speak for us all is a good one."

Robert Thomas from the USA: "My beard is a show of support for any populace that challenges their elected officials to actually do something!"

Salvatore: "This is my current beard. I was born in Binche, in Wallonia in Belgium and still live there now."

Benjamin Franck: "Belgium is known for its surrealism. Belgian people can demonstrate this in various ways."

Daniel Verlooven: "I find it quite a lame excuse that some people don't participate just because they "don't look good with a beard" - just make a statement and don't be so vain! One hair a day, will keep the government astray."

Krysztoff Dorion: "I did have a head start though. I hope Belgians participate in this absurd action but having no government is way more absurd I guess."