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So many religious threads, time fuer something different.

Do you have any interesting ties, oder fuer that matter any boring ones? Post amazing pictures of them hier.

I don't wear ties.

http://www.snoopygift.com/prodimg/50103.jpg

SNOOPY FTW.

http://www.snoopygift.com/prodimg/50103.jpg

SNOOPY FTW.
Why does Snoopy look stoned?

Why does Snoopy look stoned?

Because he is.Snoopy was blatantly a druggie.He hung around with that bad kid,Charlie Brown.Had a bad effect.*nod*.




Oh come on,Charlie Brown was SO a crack dealer.

:P Right here. (http://www.tieguys.com/Detailed/401.html)

:P Right here. (http://www.tieguys.com/Detailed/401.html)

Now that's a tie and a half.

So many religious threads, time fuer something different.

Do you have any interesting ties, oder fuer that matter any boring ones? Post amazing pictures of them hier.
I don't feel the need to wear a piece of fabric pointing to my dick...

I don't feel the need to wear a piece of fabric pointing to my dick...

I just got an idea...a tie that reads "I'm with stupid" with the arrow pointing down... :D

I don't feel the need to wear a piece of fabric pointing to my dick...

Bow ties?

The day vanity convinces me to place a noose around my neck is the day I hope I have the sense to strangle myself with it.

i don't wear a tie.

As if I'd wear a tie. I do wear a chain with a padlock though.

As if I'd wear a tie. I do wear a chain with a padlock though.

That's m'boy.

Silk ties FTW.

An old one from the 70s, extra wide, with handpainted daisies and a picture of Divine decopaged on it :eek:

That's m'boy.

the smoke from the lyrical blunt makes me *cough*

the smoke from the lyrical blunt makes me *cough*

Ties for capitalist pig dogs anyway. It's a symbol of oppression.

Ties for capitalist pig dogs anyway. It's a symbol of oppression.

Tie's remind me too much of my old school. That place was a breeding ground of bourgeoise ideas.

Tie's remind me too much of my old school. That place was a breeding ground of bourgeoise ideas.

Well, you are English afterall.

Well, you are English afterall.

http://www.loughgs.leics.sch.uk/schoolweb/New_Site/Pictures/HMWelcome/head_pt.jpg

My ex headmaster. Need I say more?

My ex headmaster. Need I say more?
Yes, I'd very much like you to say that seconds after that photo was taken someone stole that corsage from his jacket and threw it down a toilet.
It doesn't matter if it's true or not, I just need you to say it.

Usually Jerry Garcia ties

sometimes Save The Children ones.

When I wear a tie, it's usually looks like these:

http://dts.ystoretools.com/1092/images/250x1000/nylclowlonti.jpg

or this:

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/images/dress-up/acc/ties/clown-jumbo-bow-tie.jpg

P.S.: The guy in that second picture creeps me out a bit. :p

I haven't worn a tie since primary school. I did get my boyfriend this tie (http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/stardust923/ties/WT200210X.jpg?t=1166567887) and this tie (http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/stardust923/ties/WT200209X.jpg?t=1166567916) for his Christmas present this year. He's a science teacher and a big nerd, what can I say? :p

So many religious threads, time fuer something different.

Do you have any interesting ties, oder fuer that matter any boring ones? Post amazing pictures of them hier.Please speak a reasonable semblance of English.

The day vanity convinces me to place a noose around my neck is the day I hope I have the sense to strangle myself with it.

I'm sorry, but do you think for even a moment that I (or people like me) wear ties because I'm VAIN?!?

Holy flaming balls, if I could get away with not wearing a tie EVER AGAIN, I would. I'm a professor. Worse than that, a music professor who directs performing ensembles. That means ties to teach and a tuxedo for performances. I loathe ties, but they are an occupational necessity. Perhaps when I'm there for 20 years, I can decide to not wear one anymore. Until then, silk penis indicators are part of my mandatory wardrobe, and I'm a fan of the Jerry Garcia line of artsy ties for their patterns and colors.

Ties for capitalist pig dogs anyway. It's a symbol of oppression.

Spoken like someone who is happy with their lot in life.

Where do you work, if I may ask?

a gold old service tie does wonders even if your not intitled to it pick something like the RFC or the Machine Gun Company or just find your Grandad or great grandads old regiment and wear their tie

Bow ties?
LG summed up my argument against them, with the picture he posted. Ok, so that's oversize and silly colours, but, let's be honest here, a small black one looks just as stupid.

LG summed up my argument against them, with the picture he posted. Ok, so that's oversize and silly colours, but, let's be honest here, a small black one looks just as stupid.

Not on a tailored tuxedo, they don't.

Not on a tailored tuxedo, they don't.
I object to that (the tux) on the basis that it's a class-defining and -dividing piece of clothing. Those who wear it are stating, whether consciously or not, that they are superior to those who are not wearing it, and do not usually get the chance to wear it.

I'm sorry, but do you think for even a moment that I (or people like me) wear ties because I'm VAIN?!?

Holy flaming balls, if I could get away with not wearing a tie EVER AGAIN, I would. I'm a professor. Worse than that, a music professor who directs performing ensembles. That means ties to teach and a tuxedo for performances. I loathe ties, but they are an occupational necessity. Perhaps when I'm there for 20 years, I can decide to not wear one anymore. Until then, silk penis indicators are part of my mandatory wardrobe, and I'm a fan of the Jerry Garcia line of artsy ties for their patterns and colors.
Most of my professors look just as scruffy, if not more so, than me. The only one who actually dressed to any degree of decency (sport jackets and ties and such) was a complete louse of a psychologist who spent half the time he was supposed to be lecturing talking about his trips to Russia.
That aside, aren't tuxedos supposed to be worn with bow-ties? Those things wouldn't make a proper noose anyway.

I object to that (the tux) on the basis that it's a class-defining and -dividing piece of clothing. Those who wear it are stating, whether consciously or not, that they are superior to those who are not wearing it, and do not usually get the chance to wear it.
That could be said about every single piece of clothing worn.

Sometimes something as formal as a tux is required.

That could be said about every single piece of clothing worn.

Sometimes something as formal as a tux is required.
Jeans? A t-shirt? Socks? Ok, so the last one's silly, but the other two? I know people of widely differing social classes who are all comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt in most settings.

Personally, if I am required to dress in anything smarter than a collared shirt, smart trousers and maybe a jumper, then the occasion probably isn't worth me being there.

Jeans? A t-shirt? Socks? Ok, so the last one's silly, but the other two? I know people of widely differing social classes who are all comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt in most settings.
They are still considered extremely informal, and yes, low-class. This said while I am wearing said articles. But they are not acceptable at say, a wedding, funeral, or "cultural event" (opera, symphony, play, etc), court of law, etc.

Oh, and as for socks, yes. there is a difference. You won't see many people wearing white tube socks at an event that demands a suit or tux. you also won't see many people wearing argyle or dress socks at the gym.
Personally, if I am required to dress in anything smarter than a collared shirt, smart trousers and maybe a jumper, then the occasion probably isn't worth me being there.
*shrug* It's a sign of respect. I don't go to a theater wearing jeans and a tshirt because it is considered rude...same reason I don't enter stores without a shirt on, etc.

I object to that (the tux) on the basis that it's a class-defining and -dividing piece of clothing. Those who wear it are stating, whether consciously or not, that they are superior to those who are not wearing it, and do not usually get the chance to wear it.

*ping*

Ah, I see the FullaShit 9000 meter has gone off.

I am a college professor in a music department. I wear a tuxedo to perform and bought a good one so that I wouldn't have to constantly replace it after wearing it some two dozen times a year for concerts and other performances. I am neither consciously nor unconsciously stating anything other than "I'm a professional, and I'm dressed accordingly." Those men in my choirs as well as those in bands, choirs and wind ensembles around the world wear tuxedos to perform. It is no more class defining than skates are on those who wish to move well on ice. I make certain that those who don't already HAVE tuxes when they join my choirs are given access to the most economical options to purchase their own.

So kiss my balls, commie. ;)

Most of my professors look just as scruffy, if not more so, than me. The only one who actually dressed to any degree of decency (sport jackets and ties and such) was a complete louse of a psychologist who spent half the time he was supposed to be lecturing talking about his trips to Russia.
That aside, aren't tuxedos supposed to be worn with bow-ties? Those things wouldn't make a proper noose anyway.

There are more options for tuxedo neckwear now. Oriental collars, cravats, you name it. Not all of them are as classic as the black bow, but many look fine.

Jeans? A t-shirt? Socks? Ok, so the last one's silly, but the other two? I know people of widely differing social classes who are all comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt in most settings.

Personally, if I am required to dress in anything smarter than a collared shirt, smart trousers and maybe a jumper, then the occasion probably isn't worth me being there.

You'll grow out of that, sonny.

Tie's remind me too much of my old school. That place was a breeding ground of bourgeoise ideas.

lol and mine...
i still got me old school tie around here somewhere. and a blazer.


though i'd like to get a cool psychaedellic tie :D

They are still considered extremely informal, and yes, low-class. This said while I am wearing said articles. But they are not acceptable at say, a wedding, funeral, or "cultural event" (opera, symphony, play, etc), court of law, etc.
True, though I did say most settings. I've worn a tux on three occasions - the first was my school leavers' do (a prom, basically), second was my girlfriend's uni winter ball (which wasn't worth it), and third was my graduation. None were worth it.

I wear shirt and smart trousers to any wedding or funeral I am invited to (I would wear a suit jacket, but without a tie it looks bad). And I have attended plenty of "cultural events" wearing whatever I happened to put on that morning.

Oh, and as for socks, yes. there is a difference. You won't see many people wearing white tube socks at an event that demands a suit or tux. you also won't see many people wearing argyle or dress socks at the gym.
You might see people wearing white tube socks to an event that requires a suit. Generally, you won't see the socks. But I get your point.

*shrug* It's a sign of respect. I don't go to a theater wearing jeans and a tshirt because it is considered rude...same reason I don't enter stores without a shirt on, etc.
Shirt and trousers is hardly rude. In fact, that is my sign of respect. If people can't understand it for what it is, I see no point in kowtowing to their beliefs as to what is respectful.

You'll grow out of that, sonny.
I hope not.

And your FullAShit Meter post was condescending enough; please don't call me 'sonny'.

*ping*

Ah, I see the FullaShit 9000 meter has gone off.

I am a college professor in a music department. I wear a tuxedo to perform and bought a good one so that I wouldn't have to constantly replace it after wearing it some two dozen times a year for concerts and other performances. I am neither consciously nor unconsciously stating anything other than "I'm a professional, and I'm dressed accordingly." Those men in my choirs as well as those in bands, choirs and wind ensembles around the world wear tuxedos to perform. It is no more class defining than skates are on those who wish to move well on ice. I make certain that those who don't already HAVE tuxes when they join my choirs are given access to the most economical options to purchase their own.

So kiss my balls, commie. ;)

It's still class-defining. The vast majority of those who attend your performances will be wearing similar attire to you (or the female equivalent). The vast majority of them will be those who either are of, or aspire to, the wealthy classes. They (especially those who merely aspire) will also be the ones who criticise those (usually of the less wealthy classes) who do not attend similar performances (cultural events, as Sarkhaan put it). But then if the latter then do start to attend, but wearing jeans and a t-shirt, they will be criticised.

And do you wear the tux because you want to, or do you do it because you feel obligated to? It's the latter, because otherwise you'd wear the tux when you do your grocery shopping. (Although you might do that, I don't know).

I hope not.

And your FullAShit Meter post was condescending enough; please don't call me 'sonny'.

Can I call you sonny Jim?

True, though I did say most settings. I've worn a tux on three occasions - the first was my school leavers' do (a prom, basically), second was my girlfriend's uni winter ball (which wasn't worth it), and third was my graduation. None were worth it.those are proms...not really worth going to. As for graduation, no point because you wear a robe.

I wear shirt and smart trousers to any wedding or funeral I am invited to (I would wear a suit jacket, but without a tie it looks bad). And I have attended plenty of "cultural events" wearing whatever I happened to put on that morning.Wedding, depends on the wedding. Funeral, hopefully all black...

And as for cultural events, most operas and symphonies will kick you out for being under dressed (or atleast should). Again, it is a sign of respect to the performers and other people there.


You might see people wearing white tube socks to an event that requires a suit. Generally, you won't see the socks. But I get your point.Yeah...people who do generally look like idiots. You see socks every time someone sits down if their pants fit right.

Shirt and trousers is hardly rude. In fact, that is my sign of respect. If people can't understand it for what it is, I see no point in kowtowing to their beliefs as to what is respectful.It might be yours. It is considered by most others, however, to be rude. Collared shirt and pants might be okay for a matinee, but for a night performance, no. They have dress codes, and you are a guest there. Same as if you are invited to a friends cocktail party, you wouldn't be so rude to show up wearing jeans and a tshirt