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JD McBride's avatar

For someone so low on the prestige ladder, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time wearing neckties. You think I was running a 1960s ad agency with all the ties I’ve worn.

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Michael Gerber's avatar

Got any favorites? Send me a picture!

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JD McBride's avatar

Will do!

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Michael Karp's avatar

As soon as can a.) Get them out of storage where they're kept between special occasions, and b.) figure out how to up load a photo to this site, I'll be glad to share 'em!!!

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Michael Karp's avatar

I wear a tie whenever I step outside of my house; frankly, I don't feel dressed without one! Over the years I've amassed a bunch, even a few bow ties (!), ranging in style from the 1920s to the present day, but very few "novelty" ones as you've represented here, fun as they are... They are indeed a "subtle art which belies a whole life philosophy" which is a terrific basis for the bond between father and son. Cool essay!

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Michael Gerber's avatar

Let’s see some of those 1920s style ties!

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Michael Karp's avatar

As soon as I can get them out of storage, where they're kept between special occasions, I'll be happy to share them with you!

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Gavin's avatar

An excellent Dad! Plus an excellent quote: “...always appear presentable, but underneath, let your freak flag fly.”

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