Neckties are Utterly Ridiculous

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

4.3 • 4.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

It's easy to look at history and think one idea or another is ridiculous -- but we also have to remember modern civilization has its own vast collection of cartoonish concepts. You know, the sort of stuff we all agreed was "normal" until we really started to think about it. In today's episode, the guys explore a fashion staple that's baffled Ben for more than a decade: Why on Earth do we have neckties? Where did they come from, and why are they considered a stamp of professionalism in the modern day? Tune in to learn more.

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0:00.0	Ridiculous History is a production of IHeart Radio. Welcome back to the show.
0:28.0	Thank you as always so much for tuning in.
0:32.3	We're so glad you're here.
0:34.2	We're also going to welcome our super producer, Mr. Max Williams.
0:38.5	I guess.
0:39.7	I'm just kidding.
0:40.5	Welcome, Max.
0:41.4	We love you so much.
0:42.7	Here's a big podcast.
0:43.7	You guys know how much I love neckties.
0:46.0	You guys know I have so much.
0:47.1	That's the main thing you talk about.
0:49.4	Is it true?
0:50.3	Yeah, it's like curling your necktie.
0:51.9	Oh, God.
0:52.4	Now we have to do the show and show. Do you have enough ties that would necessitate an entire rack?
0:58.2	An entire rack?
1:01.5	Oh, my goodness gracious.
1:03.0	Well, that's Mr. Noel Brown.
1:06.2	I have one tie.
1:09.1	And you know what, man, every time I have to put it on, I have to look up a YouTube video on how to tie it.
1:14.4	I am not even joking.
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