Tied Up In My Thoughts Sunday, Apr. 19, 2004 - 10:52 PM
Does anyone know the origin of ties? Where did the idea that men should tie a piece of fabric around their neck with no useful application other than the occasional cover-up of a mustard stain come from? Don't get me wrong, I like ties. But how did some guy convince the general public at large that men needed to have a useless piece of fabric around their neck? Think about it -- that's probably the stupidest idea I've ever heard. Well... next to tying a bandana around your knee (I'm looking at you, Punky Brewster) or hanging one out of your pocket (Juan Epstien). This guy was the marketing supreme being.
