Freedom from neck sweat and being tethered to the computer that is. Freedom from ridicule—not so much.
At any rate, The Necktie Fan from Thanko is now in it’s 3rd generation. And this time it comes with a battery pack for portable cooling.
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Sure you can make a tie out of duct tape at home, but this version is pre-made to exacting specifications. It’s formal enough for work, but casual enough for the garage.
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One leg shorter than the other? Drunk on the job? This spirit level tie pin/brooch will give you away.
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Still searching for a Father’s Day gift? Well, the search is over thanks to the Pillow Tie.
Sure, getting a tie usually sucks, but the Pillow Tie is different. A mouthpiece at the end allows you to inflate the tie so it can be used as a pillow for quick naps at work, or at weddings, or wherever a suit is necessary.
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You requested that work should be done, but searching for the employee turned up a 404 error. That file was moved to the bar down the street.
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Fashion isn’t just about making a statement; it’s also about providing important instructions for a number of different situations. Here are 10 fashions which will give you the knowledge needed to greet people in Italian, find your way around Tokyo, build a bong, and much more.
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Share your preference for how you prefer your fine steaks to be cooked with this interesting hot pink center tie. Too rare is damn near inedible and overcooked is flavorless, the only question is what suit you own to wear this white tie with.
Product Page (£26.35, about $43)

Yup, that’s a tie with an iPhone/twitter design alright. It’s the kind of tie that says “hey, I like to twitter…on my iPhone.” Zazzle also has a wide selection of twitter ties that can be customized with your actual twitter address.
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The fact that the human brain can control the whole body but lacks self-understanding leads us to one of two conclusions: Either neurons aren’t cool enough to gain the recognition they deserve, or there’s something they don’t want us to know. Either way the results are the same: nobody who sees this design on a tie is going to understand what the hell they’re looking at.
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