Ties are stupid (as are the people who wear them)

[Rabblevox]

Watching the Trump verdict (guilty, mother-fluffer!). It doesn't really change anything yet (appeals, and a fascist corrupt Supreme Court).

But what I'm really struck by is how many $500/hour lawyers are wearing ugly, badly tied ties.

Why do people wear ties? Is it just a wealth or power signal? (if that's true, at least learn how to tie a Windsor, and wear a tie that didn't come from the Target discount rack)

Or is it a vain attempt to hide their turkey-wattle necks? (if that's true, epic fail. Consider cutting down on burgers or walking more than your escalator to bathroom trips).

I used to have to wear ties daily to a crappy mid-manager job. (Retirement has it's benefits!).

I hated them then, I hate them now, and I hate everyone who wears them. Except for people who wear them as a bold fashion statement, That does not apply to any of the lawyers or talking heads on either side of Trump.

Are ties the stupidest fashion accessory ever? Nope. The Romans did some truly weird fashion stuff.

Are ties the stupidest fashion accessory today? I vote yes.

[Sir Seanicus, Esq.]

You ok, bro?

[Othobrithol]

Just a modern codpiece.

[JD]

You're that upset over a tie?

[Axe]

Why do we all have to wear these ridiculous ties

[xDDD]

I definitely don't hate them as much as you do, but I personally don't wear them much.

They really are just a status/power accessory at this point. They are definitely fashionable and look good but modern fashion trends are absolutely garbage.

[Angel]

A strange thing to be upset and angry about.
Personally I love ties even though I don't need to wear them.
(With exception to membership organisations and events)

[Hammer Of Evil]

cool rant op. sorry you can't tie your tie properly.

for the rest of us living the double windsor life, may you not crush the seams of your silk ties. was tying one of my best, and most festive ties, a little too tight. it's never been the same. =(

[ナルゴ]

Ties haven't been relevant since buttons and zippers were invented. They're mainly cosmetic right now.

[SHAZBOT]

the tie is everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXOKlH6rmx8

[dyinggg]

"The origin of neckwear dates back to 221 B.C. where the tomb of China’s first emperor, Shih Huang Ti, contained the terracotta army outfitted in what is the first known necktie"

[Grendalcat]

I had to wear ties at one job, a very long time ago. Never Again.

[brain stew]

Bow tie gang.

[xDDD]

Originally posted by Breathe:

Originally posted by Othobrithol:

Just a modern codpiece.

That's not true. Codpieces were to celebrate the cod. To hold and cradle the cod. To let everyone else know, "Hey! There's a cod here!"

Ties are for socially acceptable rp, nothing more.

Ties literally point right at your cod.

[Iron Knights]

"Tie-Fighters" The Empire's most expendable asset.
Always wore clip-ons, nobody is going to strangle me with my own tie or pull me as a joke.
Of course I wore suits only for the pretense I am one of them.

[Candyy]

Originally posted by Angel:

A strange thing to be upset and angry about.
Personally I love ties even though I don't need to wear them.
(With exception to membership organisations and events) :hp_nikki:

If they forced him to wear one, I could understand the angriness... 🤷‍♀️