Neckties! The Ties That Bind! (and Strangle!)

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Ties.... Aargh! Who was the knucklehead who thought of these things?

When I was in first grade my Mom made me wear a clip-on tie when we were off to church, but after that it wasn't until after college I tried a gig selling cars *aaargh!*, then a gig selling insurance *more aaargh!*, and then a gig working in a cubicle farm where I was expected to wear a tie at "work". Who invented these crazy things anyway?


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They constrict blood flow to the head (your carotid arteries can get crimped and slow the flow to your brain). They can get caught in electrical equipment (although thank God we don't use mimeograph machines anymore!) and get tangled and in the way of work surfaces. And... they are handy places for bacteria and detritis to reside! (You don't want your waiter or doctor dangling their tie in your soup or on fellow patients' wounds before attending to you, right? YECH! Well... if you insist on wearing one of these things (however outdated and should be "obsoleted"), you have a selection of them here! Enjoy the selection and go for the strangle hold! (I have some video clips posted here that show how to tie ties as well!)

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How Not to Tie a Necktie

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Historical Ties, Hysterical Ties.... You Got 'Em!

Maybe they started as a scarf or kerchief tucked inside the neck of a shirt and used to wipe the dust of the trail off the face. (Sort of like the way the old cowboys used to wear their kerchiefs around their neck when they weren't using them to ride trail or rob trains. Or the way Boy Scouts wear their "kerchiefs" as a tie for their uniforms! Weird comparison, I know... but at least THESE "ties" have a practical use!


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So, some folks back in the old days decided to "pretty-up" their kerchiefs or scarves... and maybe made them out of lace and silk... and they became the "cravat" (probably not much use for wiping dirt off the face or dressing a wound).


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Then, the ties "evolved" into things with the "regimental" colors and patterns (maybe with the same logic as the plaids in a Scottish kilt or the tribal patterns on a burnoose. They would undergo further transformations over the years... but one thing now stays about the same--they are only useful for tying off a tourniquet, or tying down an errant tent pole. And hey, what are the chances of these problems happening at our jobs, eh?

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You Got Bugs On Your Tie? Brings a Whole 'Nuther Meaning to Tie Die!

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Amazonian Ties... If ya gotta go with the flow, you can choke up here!

Brand New Eterno Italy Mens 100% Italian Silk Neck Tie - (023002-023011)

Brand New Eterno Italy Mens 100% Italian Silk Neck Tie - (023002-023011)

It is a well known fact: the world's best ties com more...1 point

Satin Herringbone Necktie

Satin Herringbone Necktie

Imported. Note: Add an aditional $3.00 for long le more...0 points

WHOLESALE LOT MENS 10 NECK TIE NEW NECKTIE SOLID COLORS

WHOLESALE LOT MENS 10 NECK TIE NEW NECKTIE SOLID COLORS

This auction is for a wholesale lot of 10 BRAND NE more...0 points

RETRO BLACK TIE WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS

RETRO BLACK TIE WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS

If you are dotting your eyes, or your "i's&qu more...0 points

Piano Keys by The American Necktie Co white microfiber ties

Piano Keys by The American Necktie Co white microfiber ties

Jam away in style with this fun and musical men's more...0 points

MLB New York Yankees Pink Pattern Silk Necktie

MLB New York Yankees Pink Pattern Silk Necktie

Show off your team colors with this stylish tie. T more...0 points

Hufflepuff Necktie

Hufflepuff Necktie

Our deluxe Hufflepuff necktie looks great paired w more...0 points

MLB Chicago White Sox Woven Poly 2 Silk Necktie

MLB Chicago White Sox Woven Poly 2 Silk Necktie

Show off your team colors with this stylish tie. T more...0 points

Solid Series Silk Ties

Solid Series Silk Ties

Select Solid Series sumptuous silk...a basic stapl more...0 points

Links to Ties, Ties to Links, It All Ties In!

How to Tie-a-Tie Net
This website provides a lot of information on ties (plus a video on how to tie a tie!).

Oh, There Are Always Chances to Get Something Tied!

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How to Tie the Perfect Tie!

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More Ties to Links or Links to Ties are Here!

To Tie a Tie, To Be or Not Be... That's the Question!
To Tie a Tie.... This seems to be a universal question.

Do You Frequently Wear a Tie?

Work, Church, Formal Occasions.... reasons are out there!

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How to Tie a Tie... Different Kinds...

How To Tie A Tie: The Full Windsor 0 points

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How to Tie a Tie: The Pratt and Shelby Knot 0 points

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Wild Ties, But Not Railroad Ties!

Wild Ties
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Can't Get Enough Ties? This Ought to Cinch It!

If you are going to have to choke, ya might as well have fun doing it!

POURING BEER Microfiber Necktie Gift Tie

POURING BEER Microfiber Necktie Gift Tie

Soft and durable 100% polyester microfiber tie0 points

Space Invaders Tie by Game Tie - Black Microfiber

Space Invaders Tie by Game Tie - Black Microfiber

Take part in gaming history with this excellent Sp more...0 points

Keyboard Extra long tie by Mr. G33K - White Microfiber

Keyboard Extra long tie by Mr. G33K - White Microfiber

A computer keyboard themed necktie. This microfibe more...0 points

F*ck You in Binary Code Tie by Mr. G33K - Black Microfiber

F*ck You in Binary Code Tie by Mr. G33K - Black Microfiber

Looking for the ultimate way to tell your boss to more...0 points

Pong Tie by Game Tie - Black Microfiber

Pong Tie by Game Tie - Black Microfiber

With neckwear, much like most things in life, to w more...0 points

Foot Long Hot Dog Tie by RM Style - Black Polyester

Foot Long Hot Dog Tie by RM Style - Black Polyester

Actually, in 1987, the city of Frankfurt celebrate more...0 points

Crossword Puzzle Lover Mens Black White Necktie Tie

Crossword Puzzle Lover Mens Black White Necktie Tie

Eight across, four letters, poker stakes. For the more...0 points

New York Taxi Cab Shaped Tie by Why-Knot - Yellow Silk

New York Taxi Cab Shaped Tie by Why-Knot - Yellow Silk

Drive in style with this fun taxi shaped necktie. more...0 points

Hey, Loosen your Tie and Say "Hi!"... Leave a Note

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  • bakerwoman May 8, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    I like giving unusual ties for gifts. Thanks for a fun lens.
  • ZOLTAR69 Dec 22, 2010 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    "It's not that I'm lazy Bob, I just don't care."... ZOLTAR69
  • BarbRad Mar 20, 2010 @ 5:26 am | delete
    That's a new take on ties for me. I'm glad I don't eat in places where servers wear ties.

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How to Tie a Tie: Choosing, Coordinating, and Knotting Your Neckwear

Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

If you want to learn different ways to tie your ties, this book will give you all sorts of ideas!

If You Didn't Realize that there are Rules for Ties, Now You Can Be Enlightened! 

The Rules Of Ties

Amazon Price: $13.44 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

Yup... there are "rules" for ties. And this book outlines all of these rules and describes how not to make social faux pas when you wear your tie.

The Whacked Out Patterns of Ties from 1945 through 1975 

The Ties That Blind: Neckties 1945-1975 (Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide)

Amazon Price: $17.50 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

This book shows the "collectability" of the ties that were common in the 30 years between 1945 and 1975. Hey, if you've got to wear one, you might as well have fun with it. And many of the ties shown here show how much fun folks were really having!