notbob wrote:
> On 2008-02-21, Phred > wrote:
>> I'm glad to hear this criticism. I was worried the pompous ass might
>> be typical of you yanks! ;-)
>
> Please. No one but a complete ****** wears a bow-tie in real life, except
> with a tux.
>
> nb

So not true. I know a lovely surgeon who always wears them almost
exclusively. They do seem to be his trademark. They're actually more
hygienic since they don't droop onto the patient or anything, and still
present a professional image with his white coat.