On 10/8/2015 11:27 AM, Cheri wrote:
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>>>>> On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:19:23 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 8 Oct 2015 01:06:08 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
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>>>>>> > sf wrote:
>>>>>> > > On 6 Oct 2015 21:09:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
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>>>>>> > >> On 2015-10-06, Embudo > wrote:
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>>>>>> > >> > Bow tie people tend to be quirky, but thoughtful.
>>>>>> > >>
>>>>>> > >> I'd say nerdy, but imperious. IOW, know-it-alls.
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>>>>>> > >> nb
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>>>>>> > > My grandfather wore a bow tie... the kind you tie, not the
>>>>>> snap on
>>>>>> > > kind and he was a very successful businessman. He knew a lot,
>>>>>> but > > he
>>>>>> > > wasn't a know it all - nor was he quirky (aka: weird).
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>>>>>> > there was a time when normal people could wear a bow tie
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>>>>>> > that time has passed
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>>>>>> Just like beards are out of fashion now.
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>>>>> Really? I hadn't noticed. A lot of men around here have them.
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>>>> Here too. Mostly very short and nicely trimmed, but some are
>>>> massive and bushy ... ugh.
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>>> Same where I am, short and trimmed. I don't like those big out of
>>> control beards either, and also that *I haven't shaved for 3 or 4
>>> days* look that becomes popular every few years and makes them look
>>> like they just crawled out of a dumpster. :-)
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>> Aye they just look dirty I can't think why they see it as attractive.
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> I don't really think they think it looks attractive, I just think
> they're going through a lazy phase. ;-)
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> Cheri

For many it's a lifestyle thing - mountain men, bikers, woodsmen, etc.

For MLB pitchers it's some kind of a seasonal good luck charm.

Think Samson.