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Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?

I want a cape to disappear from rooms in a dramatic fashion!

There's nice, but a pain in the arse to sit on while driving a car, and not nearly as good as a coat or jacket in keeping out the cold.

I want a cape to disappear from rooms in a dramatic fashion!

That is far from the only dramatic use. a full sweep following "I said good day sir!" usually works great for most situations. Also, nothing more romantic than offering a woman your cape pn a cold day.

I like the fashion of imperial Europe, so, yes, I want to see them again. But I don't know who would have the money for them especially with the cleaning bills with PETA around.

All I need is a cape and a heavily waxed moustache, and my plan for blaggardry will be complete!

Only as long as a cowl is mandatory.

No to cowls! Yes to TOP HATS!

No to cowls! Yes to TOP HATS!

+10 Elegance or Dastardly

No to cowls! Yes to TOP HATS!
Dear God man, you'd have a bunch of Tux-Boys running around throwing roses at innocent yoma and molesting overdevloped 14-year-olds in underdeveloped skirts!

Think of the poor yoma! Won't anyone think of the poor, innocent yoma?!

I refuse to support capes unless it also coincides with the return of the toga or Chinese silk robes.

No to cowls! Yes to TOP HATS!

Fine, we'll compromise: cowls OR top hats mandatory. I like both, so that would work well.

I refuse to support capes unless it also coincides with the return of the toga or Chinese silk robes.

Those are still around....

Fine, we'll compromise: cowls OR top hats mandatory. I like both, so that would work well.

I just want to have a good uniform with which to achieve my BLAGGARDRY.

Capes should not make a comeback under any circumstance.


If aliens threaten to destroy the Earth unless everyone wears a cape, well, goodbye, Earth.

I just want to have a good uniform with which to achieve my BLAGGARDRY.

I prefer the cowl for that. The top hat for more....prestigious occasions...which also might involve more blaggardry....

No, because seeing the cape make a come back would be the last straw for me to go out and buy a cloak, and after I've got the cloak the fingerless gloves, riding boots, and sword/cane will all follow in short order.
And then where will I be? At the RenFair, because there will no place left for me in sane society.

I refuse to support capes unless it also coincides with the return of the toga or Chinese silk robes.


I also hold that costume balls, and opera masks should return.

Capes should not make a comeback under any circumstance.


If aliens threaten to destroy the Earth unless everyone wears a cape, well, goodbye, Earth.
You're just jealous 'cause you don't look good in a cape.:p

That is far from the only dramatic use. a full sweep following "I said good day sir!" usually works great for most situations. Also, nothing more romantic than offering a woman your cape pn a cold day.
If a guy offered me his cape on a cold day, I'm not sure I'd know what to do with it. :p

Ahh, the cowl may be good for blaggardry, but nothing says 'SCOUNDREL!' like a tophat.

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?

...are you joking?:rolleyes:

Lame.

I also hold that costume balls, and opera masks should return.
I like the way you think. Get to work on that. NOW.....Please?
If a guy offered me his cape on a cold day, I'm not sure I'd know what to do with it. :p

A guy wouldn't. But a gentleman like myself would. And you wouldn't need to know what to do with it. I'd do it for you. All you would have to do is walk beside me, huddled underneath my arm extending across your shoulders.

I also hold that costume balls, and opera masks should return.

Absolutely. We need a return to extravagant decadence in all aspects of life.

Capes should not make a comeback under any circumstance.


If aliens threaten to destroy the Earth unless everyone wears a cape, well, goodbye, Earth.
I'm reminded of this: http://www.superdickery.com/dick/188.html

If a guy offered me his cape on a cold day, I'm not sure I'd know what to do with it. :p

Come off it, If every man on the street were wearing a cape and bowler/Cowl and opera mask while carrying a sword/cane: You poor womenfolk would be like fish in a barrel :D

You're just jealous 'cause you don't look good in a cape.:p

Oh yeah? I'm sure there's a porn flick, er, art film on the intarweb somewhere that proves you wrong...

Ahh, the cowl may be good for blaggardry, but nothing says 'SCOUNDREL!' like a tophat.
I can make it work with the cowl. Of course, if you have a top hat for that, you need a monacle...
Absolutely. We need a return to extravagant decadence in all aspects of life.

Precisely. Don't you just love it?

I'm reminded of this: http://www.superdickery.com/dick/188.html

lol :D

If a guy offered me his cape on a cold day, I'm not sure I'd know what to do with it. :p
Use it to taunt a nearby bull into charging over and then laugh while the man gets gored for holding on to ridiculous, chauvinistic traditions.
And don't worry if the cape isn't red, bull's can't actually see color, they just recognize foppish garb.

Come off it, If every man on the street were wearing a cape and bowler/Cowl and opera mask while carrying a sword/cane: You poor womenfolk would be like fish in a barrel :D

It would feel like a bad anime.

Oh yeah? I'm sure there's a porn flick, er, art film on the intarweb somewhere that proves you wrong...

Ew. I don't care to foster the thought.

I can make it work with the cowl. Of course, if you have a top hat for that, you need a monacle...


Precisely. Don't you just love it?

I'd have to introduce myself as the Compte d'Fopperie or something. naturally, the ladies would swoon at the mention of my name.

Capes are nice to look at They don't keep you warm when it's cold. You have to have something to hold them on, so you're either holding one closed with one hand and trying to do something with the other or you have a pin holding it closed and either it's choking you or pricking you and then the cape has to be flung back so it won't get in the way of what you're doing. When the wind blows, it's all over the place. Capes, as far as I'm concerned, will never replace the full-length black trench-coat (esp. leather) for romance and mystery and the trench coat has the advantage of actually being practical.

Ew. I don't care to foster the thought.

*bow-chicka-wow-wow* I'm here to fix your pool.

It would feel like a bad anime.

Actually, my main fear was looking like that pedophile off of
sailor moon. I could look as sharp as Treize Kushrenada though :D .

Actually, my main fear was looking like that pedophile off of
sailor moon. I could look as sharp as Treize Kushrenada though :D .

I'd be able to bear it. I'd just stab people who mentioned that pile of crap...

NO I AM NOT THAT TUXEDO TWAT!

A guy wouldn't. But a gentleman like myself would. And you wouldn't need to know what to do with it. I'd do it for you. All you would have to do is walk beside me, huddled underneath my arm extending across your shoulders.
Well, that makes it nice and easy. :)

Come off it, If every man on the street were wearing a cape and bowler/Cowl and opera mask while carrying a sword/cane: You poor womenfolk would be like fish in a barrel :D
If men were dressing like that, I imagine I would have to wear something horridly frilly and uncomfortable, which would make me very grumpy. ;)

I'd have to introduce myself as the Compte d'Fopperie or something. naturally, the ladies would swoon at the mention of my name.

They very nearly do at mention of mine already.:cool::p

I'm getting a cape tommorow. And a top-hat.

Now, to get myself a title...

I'd be able to bear it. I'd just stab people who mentioned that pile of crap...

NO I AM NOT THAT TUXEDO TWAT!
See post on page one about why capes and top hats are a bad idea. ;)

Use it to taunt a nearby bull into charging over and then laugh while the man gets gored for holding on to ridiculous, chauvinistic traditions.
And don't worry if the cape isn't red, bull's can't actually see color, they just recognize foppish garb.
LOL. But what if I don't happen to be walking near a bullfighting arena?

I'd be able to bear it. I'd just stab people who mentioned that pile of crap...

NO I AM NOT THAT TUXEDO TWAT!

*gasp* The Masked Tuxedo! *grows faint, and aroused*


I could look as sharp as Treize Kushrenada though
While Gundam Wing was a terrible, terrible show, Treize had some hilarious lines... mostly due to the wretched dubbing.

Precisely. Don't you just love it?

How couldn't you love it? I mean, it's decadence!

Now all I've got to do is find people to carry my sedan chair and I'm set.

See post on page one about why capes and top hats are a bad idea. ;)

Hey, I'm all about the molestation. I just want to be judged on the merits of my own molestation, not somebody else's.

Well, that makes it nice and easy. :)


If men were dressing like that, I imagine I would have to wear something horridly frilly and uncomfortable, which would make me very grumpy. ;)

That's the idea....Well, that and romantic.....

Yes, perhaps, but you would enjoy it, nonetheless with the right man.

I'm getting a cape tommorow. And a top-hat.

Now, to get myself a title...

I suggest "Count". The title implies you should be wearing a cape, no matter what the year. A Count is nothing without a cape.

Only as long as a cowl is mandatory.
I could live with that...tophats require that I wear a monocle and I just can't pull that off.

Full capes are kinda strange unless they have a hood attached...but they would look awsome with my villainous looking cane and my feathered hat...oh yes.

Actually, my main fear was looking like that pedophile off of
sailor moon. I could look as sharp as Treize Kushrenada though :D .
He had funky eyebrows though; seriously, every time he came on screen it was the first thing that crossed my mind.

I suggest "Count". The title implies you should be wearing a cape, no matter what the year. A Count is nothing without a cape.

I'm going with 'Viscount'.

I love the biscuits.

LOL. But what if I don't happen to be walking near a bullfighting arena?
If you encounter a man wearing a cape and there isn't any bull-fighting within at least 200-yards, then you, my girl, have gone beyond that which is known to man, and now are in a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Foppery Zone.

He had funky eyebrows though; seriously, every time he came on screen it was the first thing that crossed my mind.

Dont Hijack my thread with talk of cartoons!

We are here to discuss deadly style, pomp, and foppery! And as to an earlier post: not only are swords on that slippery slope, they should be! Make such a uncalled for post again, and I shall meet you on the field of honor!

Political Solutions:
Bring back "Field of Honor" and adjust Estate tax to fix national debt.

How couldn't you love it? I mean, it's decadence!

Now all I've got to do is find people to carry my sedan chair and I'm set.
See? That's exactly what I mean!
I could live with that...tophats require that I wear a monocle and I just can't pull that off.

Full capes are kinda strange unless they have a hood attached...but they would look awsome with my villainous looking cane and my feathered hat...oh yes.

Yeah, I prefer my regular glasses to the monacle.

I want to see the return of the sedan chair. That's some classy transport.

I'm not even wearing a cape! :eek:

No, actually I'm in my PJs. But I do think that capes are really cool and they should have a comeback. I just hope that a planned exit with style does not end with tripping over it - other than that, I'd give it a go!

And as to an earlier post: not only are swords on that slippery slope, they should be! Make such a uncalled for post again, and I shall meet you on the field of honor!
I'm pretty sure you're refering to me here (no one else has felt the need to use the Camel's Nose argument), and so I must say that swords (while quite silly) aren't nearly as bad as the Cane/Sword that I fear. For while a true sabre or rapier (only an uncultured barbarian would think to use any other blade) might actually be usable in a fight, Cane/Swords are effective neither as canes nor as swords.

I'm pretty sure you're refering to me here (no one else has felt the need to use the Camel's Nose argument), and so I must say that swords (while quite silly) aren't nearly as bad as the Cane/Sword that I fear. For while a true sabre or rapier (only an uncultured barbarian would think to use any other blade) might actually be usable in a fight, Cane/Swords are effective neither as canes nor as swords.

Only if you're stupid enough to use one that isn't of the disguised variety.

If you encounter a man wearing a cape and there isn't any bull-fighting within at least 200-yards, then you, my girl, have gone beyond that which is known to man, and now are in a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Foppery Zone.

And it's posts like these that make you the most siggable poster in General.:)

I'm pretty sure you're refering to me here (no one else has felt the need to use the Camel's Nose argument), and so I must say that swords (while quite silly) aren't nearly as bad as the Cane/Sword that I fear. For while a true sabre or rapier (only an uncultured barbarian would think to use any other blade) might actually be usable in a fight, Cane/Swords are effective neither as canes nor as swords.

Dont forget that we are a culturally diverse country. Yes, A basket hilt saber is my weapon of preference, but we must make cultural allowences for other types of bladed accessories. I think the sheik look can come back too, Its been far too long since I've been called "Effendi"

I'm pretty sure you're refering to me here (no one else has felt the need to use the Camel's Nose argument), and so I must say that swords (while quite silly) aren't nearly as bad as the Cane/Sword that I fear. For while a true sabre or rapier (only an uncultured barbarian would think to use any other blade) might actually be usable in a fight, Cane/Swords are effective neither as canes nor as swords.

A true fop wouldn't even bother with weapons; he'd discredit his rivals in public and proceed to have him humiliated, exiled or assassinated (according to the offense, you see) in order to eliminate the bothersome persons once and for all.

Fighting with swords..how barbaric.

I want to see the return of the sedan chair. That's some classy transport.
Since when did the sedan chair go out of style? Don't let my phillies (philipino slave boys) hear you making comments like that, they might start to get uppity again. And I really hate making examples of them, as they are not very good bearers after you chop of their feet.

If you encounter a man wearing a cape and there isn't any bull-fighting within at least 200-yards, then you, my girl, have gone beyond that which is known to man, and now are in a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Foppery Zone.
:eek: Oh no, not the Foppery Zone!

Since when did the sedan chair go out of style? Don't let my phillies (philipino slave boys) hear you making comments like that, they might start to get uppity again. And I really hate making examples of them, as they are not very good bearers after you chop of their feet.

You can't get good slaves in Britain anymore. I would be in my plantation in the tropics, but my dandy constitution is far too prone to consumption.

Edna, the famous superhero costume designer from the Incredibles, should have answered this question for ALL. No Capes!

I'm also down on long hair ... unless I'm likely to be grabbing YOUR hair, in which case, sure give me a hand hold ... or wear a cape and give me the means to choke you.

A true fop wouldn't even bother with weapons; he'd discredit his rivals in public and proceed to have him humiliated, exiled or assassinated (according to the offense, you see) in order to eliminate the bothersome persons once and for all.

Fighting with swords..how barbaric.

This reminds me, the wit is something that has undergone a bit of a dulling. *** Your mother you ******* ****, is not even comparable (thankfully) to the sharp tongues of yesteryear.

Capes no. Cloaks yes.

Also: I am relieved that somebody else finally voted for the last option. I was rapidly losing faith in mankind.

You can't get good slaves in Britain anymore. I would be in my plantation in the tropics, but my dandy constitution is far too prone to consumption.
A truely beknighted individual would never filthy his noble home land with that vile flesh trade!
Instead, he would go to some savage land where such trade already exists and make purchase of those goods which he requires before bringing them back into Civilization.

You can't get good slaves in Britain anymore. I would be in my plantation in the tropics, but my dandy constitution is far too prone to consumption.

A shame really, I havent heard such depressing words since my old university began to accept women? "Women", how truly droll.

You can't get good slaves in Britain anymore. I would be in my plantation in the tropics, but my dandy constitution is far too prone to consumption.

Perhaps you should consider more temperate climes? I've had quite an excellent time in China managing my tea and opium plantations; ever since the concessions I've been able to accquire a healthy amount of mountain property and the cool air is just wonderful for a delicate constitution.

I believe you may find an abundant supply of slaves these days; the Qing Manchus are always willing to broker a deal in exchange for an adequate payment of precious metals and opium.

But then again, I am an American.

Capes no. Cloaks yes.

Also: I am relieved that somebody else finally voted for the last option. I was rapidly losing faith in mankind.
You voted for it, didn't you?;):p

This reminds me, the wit is something that has undergone a bit of a dulling. *** Your mother you ******* ****, is not even comparable (thankfully) to the sharp tongues of yesteryear.

Today's youth couldn't possibly appreciate such wit, especially considering their obsession with so-called "Music Television" and those damned horseless carriages.

And I read your comment regarding women..."women's rights" and "suffrage". It will lead to anarchy, I fear...next the slaves will be wanting freedom.

Perhaps you should consider more temperate climes? I've had quite an excellent time in China managing my tea and opium plantations; ever since the concessions I've been able to accquire a healthy amount of mountain property and the cool air is just wonderful for a delicate constitution.

Ever since those 'Boxer' fellows started shooting at civilised men, I've been wary of the Chinese. Shifty eyes, you see.

Today's youth couldn't possibly appreciate such wit, especially considering their obsession with so-called "Music Television" and those damned horseless carriages.

And I read your comment regarding women..."women's rights" and "suffrage". It will lead to anarchy, I fear...next the slaves will be wanting freedom.

:eek: I do, too!:mad:

You voted for it, didn't you?;):p

Well, of course. I was the very first one to vote for it.

Perhaps you should consider more temperate climes? I've had quite an excellent time in China managing my tea and opium plantations; ever since the concessions I've been able to accquire a healthy amount of mountain property and the cool air is just wonderful for a delicate constitution.

I believe you may find an abundant supply of slaves these days; the Qing Manchus are always willing to broker a deal in exchange for an adequate payment of precious metals and opium.

But then again, I am an American.

Ah! The orient! Such a quaint little place. I have found much of my time spent in India, looking after various ventures. The truth is, I have a Brother-in-law in the East India company and if everything goes right, my assets may see a sizable increase come spring. I would love to visit China and perhaps invest in your holdings, hmm?

:eek: Oh no, not the Foppery Zone!
I fear that you might have been a bit to eager to utilize your imagination when confronted with that wadrobe hovering in the middle of a vast empty space.
Had you thought not to think, then this wouldn't be happening to you.

Women's suffrage? Guffaw. The choice between two candidates will overheat their feminine brains. Return to my kitchens, do what you know best!

I would advise those of you with business to invest in the new steam-driven factory machines. Twice as effective as a starved child at least! Wonders never cease.

There are two things I would like to see come back before capes come back:


parachute pants
polyester leisure suits


For those not too good with sarcasm, I hope that I never see capes come back.

Ever since those 'Boxer' fellows started shooting at civilised men, I've been wary of the Chinese. Shifty eyes, you see.

Yes, quite inscrutable those fellows. You'd think those types would appreciate the work we're doing there, but they simply throw it back at us in a barbaric fit of violence.

To think my guards had to kill nearly a quarter of the men working on my plantation...the tea and opium crops were nearly burned to cinders by the time we were able to stop them!

Yes, quite inscrutable those fellows. You'd think those types would appreciate the work we're doing there, but they simply throw it back at us in a barbaric fit of violence.

To think my guards had to kill nearly a quarter of the men working on my plantation...the tea and opium crops were nearly burned to cinders by the time we were able to stop them!

Thankfully, I rarely have to deal with the Chinese. My only problem are the natives around my lands in Africa. They simply refuse to accept good Christian work! The cheek of them!

Well, of course. I was the very first one to vote for it.

Mind if I join you? [/sleazy]

Yes, quite inscrutable those fellows. You'd think those types would appreciate the work we're doing there, but they simply throw it back at us in a barbaric fit of violence.

To think my guards had to kill nearly a quarter of the men working on my plantation...the tea and opium crops were nearly burned to cinders by the time we were able to stop them!

Oh Dear! Dark times when a man cant even trust his slaves.

Women's suffrage? Guffaw. The choice between two candidates will overheat their feminine brains. Return to my kitchens, do what you know best!

I would advise those of you with business to invest in the new steam-driven factory machines. Twice as effective as a starved child at least! Wonders never cease.

Yes, those women and their foolish ideas! They made it impossible for me to reach Congress in time to secure passage of a new trade bill with China...I shall have to try again next year, I'm afraid.

And regarding your steam-driven machines: I've been able to secure productivity increases of nearly 25% by having orphaned children work the machines! Indeed, it's so dreadfully hot in the factory that the ungrateful whelps have taken to labelling them "sweat shops".

Oh Dear! Dark times when a man cant even trust his slaves.

One can generally trust slaves when one has them thoroughly beaten at least twice a day!

Oh Dear! Dark times when a man cant even trust his slaves.

You would think they would be grateful for the civilization we bring to them, but they cling to their backward ways nonetheless. No matter, though; following the suppression of that "Boxer" rebellion the price of slaves plunged to under a few thousand wen...quite the deal for such quality.

There are two things I would like to see come back before capes come back:


parachute pants
polyester leisure suits

I read this post with growing enthusiasm, up until I got to this part:
For those not too good with sarcasm, I hope that I never see capes come back.
You see, I have been working on this truely gorgeous little ensemble that would consist of the upper part of a leisure suit (in pink, of course), with polyester parachute pants (which would be yellow and made of polyester, to match the upper portion), and then be completed by a dashing red cape (all of this, of course, is in pastels), and I was hoping that you would be willing to model it for me at the next fashion show in Paris.
It seems that my dreams may never reach reality, oh woe is me!

Yes, those women and their foolish ideas! They made it impossible for me to reach Congress in time to secure passage of a new trade bill with China...I shall have to try again next year, I'm afraid.

And regarding your steam-driven machines: I've been able to secure productivity increases of nearly 25% by having orphaned children work the machines! Indeed, it's so dreadfully hot in the factory that the ungrateful whelps have taken to labelling them "sweat shops".

Ungrateful little gits! I had to tend to my fathers stallions when I was their age, A good days work never hurt anyone!

You see, I have been working on this truely gorgeous little ensemble that would consist of the upper part of a leisure suit (in pink, of course), with polyester parachute pants (which would be yellow and made of polyester, to match the upper portion), and then be completed by a dashing red cape (all of this, of course, is in pastels), and I was hoping that you would be willing to model it for me at the next fashion show in Paris.

It seems that my dreams may never reach reality, oh woe is me!

You would look like one of those godawful French zouaves...no wonder they lost the war in '71.

Yes, those women and their foolish ideas! They made it impossible for me to reach Congress in time to secure passage of a new trade bill with China...I shall have to try again next year, I'm afraid.

And regarding your steam-driven machines: I've been able to secure productivity increases of nearly 25% by having orphaned children work the machines! Indeed, it's so dreadfully hot in the factory that the ungrateful whelps have taken to labelling them "sweat shops".

The scoundrels! I had to turn out several families from my property upon hearing of their womenfolk supporting this suffrage blaggardry. If God wanted women to vote he would have given them property!

As for the orphans, I believe you're most generous to allow the parasites to speak at all! That's your air they're thieving with every word!

Ungrateful little gits! I had to tend to my fathers stallions when I was their age, A good days work never hurt anyone!

Too true. The children are ungrateful, the slaves rebellious and the women disobedient...what is this world coming to!?

Mind if I join you? [/sleazy]

I don't know if my cape is big enough, but you're welcome to try.

Such filth!

You see, I have been working on this truely gorgeous little ensemble that would consist of the upper part of a leisure suit (in pink, of course), with polyester parachute pants (which would be yellow and made of polyester, to match the upper portion), and then be completed by a dashing red cape (all of this, of course, is in pastels), and I was hoping that you would be willing to model it for me at the next fashion show in Paris.
It seems that my dreams may never reach reality, oh woe is me!

I wouldn't be worried so much about your dreams reaching reality as much as the rest of you reaching reality.;)

Too true. The children are ungrateful, the slaves rebellious and the women disobedient...what is this world coming to!?

We cant always focus upon the negative gents, Come Janurary, I am hosting an African safari, and you are all invited! We can view the regal lion, the proud elephant, and the graceful gazelle. Bring your ammunition!

The scoundrels! I had to turn out several families from my property upon hearing of their womenfolk supporting this suffrage blaggardry. If God wanted women to vote he would have given them property!

Why can't there be such clarity in government? I've heard from several representatives that there are gentry, landed gentry who actually support the right of women to vote!

As for the orphans, I believe you're most generous to allow the parasites to speak at all! That's your air they're thieving with every word!

I can use it as an excuse to increase their hours; rumor has it that several factories in Russia have their children working 18 hours per day. Russia, that backward land of mud and peasants is outperforming the industrialists of the civilized world!

We cant always focus upon the negative gents, Come Janurary, I am hosting an African safari, and you are all invited! We can view the regal lion, the proud elephant, and the graceful gazelle. Bring your ammunition!

The regal lion, the proud elephant, the graceful gazelle and the terrified savage!

I wouldn't be worried so much about your dreams reaching reality as much as the rest of you reaching reality.;)
I assure you that the rest of me is in reality.
Well, except my left hand, but she is such a saucy and disobedient bitch that never comes along with the rest of me when I order.

We cant always focus upon the negative gents, Come Janurary, I am hosting an African safari, and you are all invited! We can view the regal lion, the proud elephant, and the graceful gazelle. Bring your ammunition!

Ah, excellent!

It's been quite a while since I ventured in to the heart of the dark continent; I've heard the Belgians are making marked progress on their civilizing of the Congo, but I simply can't trust the secondhand observations of a Belgian, can I?

Such filth!

I say, ever since that Wilde fellow appeared the moral fiber of the nation has deteriorated markedly. His debauched writings are going to be the downfall of our civilization...I know it.

I say, ever since that Wilde fellow appeared the moral fiber of the nation has deteriorated markedly. His debauched writings are going to be the downfall of our civilization...I know it.
Not if my wily plan comes to fruition!

Ah, excellent!

It's been quite a while since I ventured in to the heart of the dark continent; I've heard the Belgians are making marked progress on their civilizing of the Congo, but I simply can't trust the secondhand observations of a Belgian, can I?

Most certainly not! You really should come, in several years a man will find it hard to be landed without the head of an untamed beast above his Fireplace.

It's been quite a while since I ventured in to the heart of the dark continent; I've heard the Belgians are making marked progress on their civilizing of the Congo, but I simply can't trust the secondhand observations of a Belgian, can I?
Ah, but they were making quite grand progress for a time, but ever since Leopold was forced to give up direct control of the region, the place has gone to pot.
Why, the value of the severed hand (once the regions most valued currency) has plummeted to record lows.

Ah, but they were making quite grand progress for a time, but ever since Leopold was forced to give up direct control of the region, the place has gone to pot.
Why, the value of the severed hand (once the regions most valued currency) has plummeted to record lows.

The cost of maintaining a hired army has become simply prohibitive in some places.

I'm getting a cape tommorow. And a top-hat.

Now, to get myself a title...

Tsar of all Russias is popular right now, about eight people claim it :P
Oh, and you get extra caviar.

Harmonia Mortus Redux;11619174']Tsar of all Russias is popular right now, about eight people claim it :P
Oh, and you get extra caviar.

Well, if it's fashionable...

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?


What do you mean come back?

I have a very good one made of heavy wool that I have worn as a winter coat in the snow, with only a t-shirt and thin pants under it. Perfectly comfortable and warm, and DAMN I look good. ;)

Bah. Who needs capes? What I want to come back is trenchcoats! I want a big red one oh man that would rule

No... they left for a reason.

i think capes should come back in style beacause there so awesome!!!!!
also i love these smiles
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i think capes should come back in style beacause there so awesome!!!!!
also i love these smiles
:sniper:
:mp5:
:upyours:
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Oh... Jesus...

i think capes should come back in style beacause there so awesome!!!!!
also i love these smiles
:sniper:
:mp5:
:upyours:
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Excellent first post. Are you sure that post wasn't meant for the quantom physics forum?

Not only should we bring back capes, which are inherently cool, we should also bring the toga back into daily use.

And Greco/Roman military helmets.


Hell, let's just pretend like the empire never fell, and keep all the techno-goodies we've accumulated since.

Not only should we bring back capes, which are inherently cool, we should also bring the toga back into daily use.

And Greco/Roman military helmets.


Hell, let's just pretend like the empire never fell, and keep all the techno-goodies we've accumulated since.

Ave!

Ave!

Ave, atque vale!

(And that's about as much latin as you will get from me tonight.)

What do you mean come back?

I have a very good one made of heavy wool that I have worn as a winter coat in the snow, with only a t-shirt and thin pants under it. Perfectly comfortable and warm, and DAMN I look good. ;)
*blink blink blink* Ok, Kat, I REALLY want to see pics of THAT.

No capes! Do you remember Thunderhead? Tall, storm powers? Nice man, good with kids. November 15th of '58! All was well, another day saved, when? His cape snagged on a missile fin! Stratogale! April 23rd, '57! Cape caught in a jet turbine! Metaman, express elevator! Dynaguy, snag on takeoff! Splashdown, sucked into a vortex! No capes!

I'd go for that. I could do with a nice cape. In fact, I own one I wear for costume parties and such. A nice long black cape with red satin lining. Yum :D

Yeah to capes.


I want a cape to disappear from rooms in a dramatic fashion!

What else would one wear a cape for? Think they are so practical, always there to keep you warm.. Cover you if the need to thieve arises, equally you can avoid those you dislike by hiding in your cape!

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?
They disappeared?

*Swish*

Yes. I've worn a cape to school before more than once. It was awesome. I love capes.

Yes. I've worn a cape to school before more than once. It was awesome. I love capes.

and you were probably teased mercilessly.

Yes, yes, yes! Bring them back now I say.

Ave, atque vale!

(And that's about as much latin as you will get from me tonight.)

And more latin than anyone will ever get from me, ever. ._.

Yes.

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?


I want them to return as raincoats. Trenchcoats get you and your hands wet. A nice scotch-guarded cape would keep you nice and dry. Especially with a hood on it.

I could get onboard with capse, but I'd really like to see tri-corner hats come back. talk about cool.

*gasp* The Masked Tuxedo! *grows faint, and aroused*


Dude, it's Tuxedo Mask :rolleyes: :p

Yes, it would be awesome if capes came back.

So where are people going to wear their capes? How will you accesorize your cape? Will you have a cape that allows a variety of hoods to be attached. Short or long cape? What kind of fabric?

Will you sell advertising space on the back of your cape?

So where are people going to wear their capes? How will you accesorize your cape? Will you have a cape that allows a variety of hoods to be attached. Short or long cape? What kind of fabric?

Will you sell advertising space on the back of your cape?

I'm going to make one (black), line it with forest green satin, trim it with fake fur and wear it everywhere. It will have a hood, be short and will be primarily some light weight material.

No.

I'm going to make one (black), line it with forest green satin, trim it with fake fur and wear it everywhere. It will have a hood, be short and will be primarily some light weight material.

No.

what do you mean no? though a crimson trim would be nicer, and fake fur is tacky, and hoods amke you look like the grim reaper, no hoods

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?

The English Goth-scene is quite strong on capes... usually lined in red or green, usually made of velvet.

what do you mean no? though a crimson trim would be nicer, and fake fur is tacky, and hoods amke you look like the grim reaper, no hoods

No, I won't sell advertising space on the back. Green suits me better. Fake fur doesn't have to be tacky. Hoods don't make me look like the grim reaper. Hell, you don't have to wear it, design your own :p

No, I won't sell advertising space on the back. :p

But I'd pay you well........

I would support this and top hats too.

No, I won't sell advertising space on the back. Green suits me better. Fake fur doesn't have to ba tacky. Hoods don't make me look like the grim reaper. Hell, you don't have to wear it, design your own :p

i will then, only im inept at designing anything, and black and red suits me and i dont lik hoods, so what im tryin go get to here is

will you plaese make me one :)

But I'd pay you well........

But that is tacky.

i will then, only im inept at designing anything, and black and red suits me and i dont lik hoods, so what im tryin go get to here is

will you plaese make me one :)

Will you pay me? :p

But that is tacky.

Meh! Billboards do it. And you could afford to buy more capes. Because as the members of NS will be the only ones initially wearing these fashion must haves for the coming season they will not be mass produced and will be expensive!

Meh! Billboards do it. And you could afford to buy more capes. Because as the members of NS will be the only ones initially wearing these fashion must haves for the coming season they will not be mass produced and will be expensive!

I'm not a billboard :p

And I only want one cape.

Will you pay me? :p

what will you accept as payment?

what will you accept as payment?

A golden statue in his likeness!

I'm not a billboard

And I only want one cape.

Fine...You can't say I didn't try :D

A golden statue in his likeness!

Gold? thats expensive, how about an egg timer?

Gold? thats expensive, how about an egg timer?

Well thats up to the Fashion House The Beautifull Darkness. Handmade capes don't grow off trees, unless.........


Goes off to plant a try wrapped in a cape

Well thats up to the Fashion House The Beautifull Darkness. Handmade capes don't grow off trees, unless.........


Goes off to plant a try wrapped in a cape

tell me if your experiment works, anyway TBD will use imigrant labour, the cape will be cheap, and handmade, best of both worlds

I have found a site that makes capes to order!

Hurrah the cape revolution is here!

http://www.customcloaks.com/

All I need is a cape and a heavily waxed moustache, and my plan for blaggardry will be complete!

That's "blackguardry"...sorry...my inner villain is Grammar Nazi.

And didn't you all see The Incredibles? NO CAPES!

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?
You do realize that the function of capes (outside of the Superhero genre) was to protect pedestrians from the crap that people threw out onto the streets in the old days...

you know, things like rotten food, chamberpots, bathwater, etc...

Should capes, as a fashion accessory, return? I have always loved the elegant functionality and numerous dramatic uses. I would try to spearhead this movement myself, but I am afraid I would be daily accused of megolamania. What say you?

I had to vote for option 1 instead of 3. If you'd asked me 15-20 years ago, it would have been 3.

but Gentleman should wear white tie to go to the flicks , policefellows should go back to wearing helmets and carrying iron bulldog lamps and whistles and they should reinstate full ceremonial dress for the Solidery young chaps should strive to get commissioned in the Hussars or the Lancers

I don't know if my cape is big enough, but you're welcome to try.
It'd be a tight fit, alright, but I'm sure we could manage.;)
What do you mean come back?

I have a very good one made of heavy wool that I have worn as a winter coat in the snow, with only a t-shirt and thin pants under it. Perfectly comfortable and warm, and DAMN I look good. ;)
I demand evidence!
Bah. Who needs capes? What I want to come back is trenchcoats! I want a big red one oh man that would rule
I have one of those..but not red.
Oh... Jesus...
....H. Christ...
Not only should we bring back capes, which are inherently cool, we should also bring the toga back into daily use.

And Greco/Roman military helmets.


Hell, let's just pretend like the empire never fell, and keep all the techno-goodies we've accumulated since.
I really could use a good helm...
*blink blink blink* Ok, Kat, I REALLY want to see pics of THAT.
I demand it! We'll dedicate a whole thread to a petition if we must.
I'd go for that. I could do with a nice cape. In fact, I own one I wear for costume parties and such. A nice long black cape with red satin lining. Yum :D
I think it's the wearer of such a cape who is "yum.";)
Yes. I've worn a cape to school before more than once. It was awesome. I love capes.
It isn't the cape that bothered me about the idea...it's the funny looks. I don't like drawing that much attention...
what do you mean no? though a crimson trim would be nicer, and fake fur is tacky, and hoods amke you look like the grim reaper, no hoods
Definitely a hood for me, then.
That's "blackguardry"...sorry...my inner villain is Grammar Nazi.
You, sir, are not drunk enough to participate in this thread.:D

yes, they should, but theres only one way to ensure they come back and thats to wear them, so everyone wear capes, you might raise some stares but you'll inspire others to wear them and hence start a new trend.