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kleinbl00 · 3511 days ago · link · · parent · post: David Graeber: Dickheads: The paradox of the necktie resolved
I like David Graeber, but this feels completely made up and devoid of evidence. I mean... the "phallic" shape of a necktie is more of a byproduct of the tailoring of men's suits. Cravats and silk scarves don't look phallic at all. Plus, what kind of ties do cowboys and Texans wear, the swingin'est dicks of 'em all? Tell me a guy with a giant truck, a huge hat, ridiculous boots and mud tires is gonna wrap a tiny little leather thong around his neck if it's in any way a phallic symbol.