Six Ways to Fight Terrorism Using Only A Necktie

by Brent on November 26, 2007

in Best of the Comma, Commentary

In today’s uncertain political climate, with the threat of terrorism coming in a wide spectrum of designer colors, it is more important than ever to be prepared for any eventuality. That’s why top experts like myself recommend never leaving your home without the safety and security of a properly worn necktie.1

A painfully tacky necktie that would send any terrorist into a quivering panic

Threat Level: Tacky

Although not widely known outside anti-terrorism-expert circles, the basic department store necktie is one of the best methods for combating terror and keeping the homeland in a most tranquil state of security.

My research, based on a careful and exhaustive review of action movies I’ve seen over the last ten years, shows that with courage, determination, and a convenient backstory of elite military training, even the most mundane looking individual can single-handedly save the world from the clutches of villainy.

So as yet another service of this surprisingly responsible publication, here is a list of ways that you can use your very own necktie to thwart the minions of terror:

As a Headband
Transitioning your neck-tie to headband position is the first step in any terror-stopping plan of action. It is the time-honored and chivalrous way to inform terrorists in the area that you don’t intend to calmly sit back and be savaged by their insidious box knives and nail clippers, but are quite willing to destroy half a city in order to ensure their destruction.

As a Sling
Since ancient times, the sling has been the preferred weapon for bringing down overpowering insurgent foes. To activate the latent tactical properties of your tie, follow the following instructions:

  • Find a stone or other small, dense object and place it in the center of your tie while holding both ends with the other hand.
  • Whip your stone/tie combination in circles above your head.
  • Once you are dizzy and out of breath, release one end of the tie and watch your flying stone incapacitate the enemies of freedom, or possibly the windows of freedom, depending upon you level of hand-eye-wrist-elbow coordination.

This technique is an invaluable way to subdue any forces of terror you may encounter at rock gardens, driving ranges, or any other location graced with ready supply of projectiles.

As a Firebomb Fuse
Although primarily known as an insurgent’s weapon, the Molotov Cocktail can prove useful for patriots as well. When fighting homeland-security threats in bars and liquor stores, insert your tie into a full bottle of high-proof alcohol, light your improvised fuse, and throw.

For best results, remove tie before activation.

As a Teardrop Absorber
In the course of your anti-terror heroics, you are bound to meet an overwhelmed and attractive member of the opposite sex, tearfully awaiting rescue by a intrepid insurgent-stopper like yourself. Use your tie to wipe away their tears and win their heart forever. With any luck, the two of you will hit it off and produce the next generation of freedom fighters.

As an Improvised Towel Fight Implement
The nightmare scenario of every counter-terror specialist is to be caught unarmed in a locker room by evil, towel-wielding insurgents. If you find yourself trapped in such a towel-fight of terror, simply remove your tie and snap away at any and all threats to the homeland.

Wetting the business end of your tie with saliva, or even the tears of your new soul-mate, will give best results and allow you to raise some serious Freedom Welts on the insurgently unwashed hides of your adversaries.

As a Hot Pad
As a good patriot, there is no telling when you may be called upon to remove Freedom Baked Potatoes from a hot oven for some important ceremonial function. Don’t let our enemies get the upper hand simply because you lack hot pads for this important task; use your neck-tie to safely transfer the golden tubers of liberty to the plates of waiting dignitaries and ensure freedom for one more day.

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As we’ve seen, nothing stands between the threat of imminent terror and our beloved homeland except you and your wardrobe.[2.

"Wardrobe," in this instance refers to the American usage of the word, meaning, "entire collection of clothing," not the British usage meaning, "large wooden locker-thing we have to use because we forgot to build closets."

The only practical defense application for wardrobes of the second sort is to shove them in front of the door, or travel through them to a safer dimension populated by lions, minotaurs, and seriously agitated, PMS-ing magic-chicks.]

So be alert, avoid suspicious establishments like Terror R US, and whatever you do, dress defensively.

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This post is doing due diligence at humor-blogs.com

  1. Ladies, don’t think this fine, military-grade advice applies only to men. This is the 21st century and there is nothing stopping you from acquiring and attiring your very own freedom tie. The author has gone to great pronounal difficulty to render this article both gender and pH neutral, in order to ensure that each and every patriot clearly understands his/her/hiser/heris responsibility for homeland protection. «

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Karen November 26, 2007 at 10:14 am

I had no idea that when I gave my Dad his ugly necktie for Christmas every year I was preparing him to fight for freedom and justice. This year when he starts whining and moaning about my tacky and inappropriate gift (I believe he quit wearing neckties sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s)I will hand him a printed copy of this patriotic post. That’ll shut him up. Merry Christmas Dad!

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Jami November 26, 2007 at 11:25 am

You skipped over As A Garotte. Or was that one just TOO obvious?

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naishster December 11, 2009 at 2:16 am

Good point, what about as a noose too? lol

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Debbie November 26, 2007 at 11:37 am

So all this time I thought Dr. T was just old school with all his tacky ties, now I understand his vigilance. His seemingly pompous attitude is just a cover, like Bruce Wayne is for Batman, Bruce Banner for the Hulk, James Howlet (Logan) for Wolverine, Steve Rogers for Captain America, Clark Kent for Superman, Jessica Drew for Spider Woman…and the list goes on and on…

I would not be surprised if Dr. T’s next photo makes good use of his tacky freedom tie.

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Lynn November 26, 2007 at 4:41 pm

So that’s why they have wardrobes. How silly to forget to build closets!

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Fiar November 26, 2007 at 9:00 pm

I’ve never been one to wear a necktie, but now that I know it’s an essential anti-terrorist measure, I will never leave home without one again.

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Lord Likely November 26, 2007 at 9:17 pm

Will a cravat or bow-tie suffice, should terrorists strike at a place of superior class and breeding?

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Pope Terry November 27, 2007 at 12:46 am

What about bow ties, I find myself often wearing these while combating evil, or combating evil whilst wearing one. Yet they lack some of the effectiveness of normal ties, any advice.

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the frogster November 27, 2007 at 1:05 pm

Does it diminish the evil-thwarting power of the tie if I use it as a napkin?

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VE November 27, 2007 at 5:56 pm

Hey…that’s where my striped tie went….

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LOBO November 27, 2007 at 10:05 pm

Without a doubt, the funniest thing I’ve read all year …. !!!!!!!!!

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Youthful One November 28, 2007 at 12:46 am

I seriously thought it said, “…and keeping the homeland in a moist tranquil state of security.”

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The Commentator November 30, 2007 at 3:41 pm

You don’t know anything you leftist pinko nut. Ascots are more effective in the fight against terrorists. Cheerio, old chap.

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1990 toys April 14, 2008 at 10:02 am

Right – i am putting on a kneck tie for my next flight to the states.

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GPS.eu May 20, 2008 at 9:51 am

At my work, a necktie is mandatory – I wonder do you think its for security reasons! hehe

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Domy Gryfino March 17, 2009 at 4:44 am

You also forgot about the possibility of using it as a part of molotov coctail. Sure you’d need some additional materials but I’m sure that if you’re not a terrorist you already own couple cases of bottles full of petrol.

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Brent March 18, 2009 at 3:38 pm

Actually, I’ve got that one covered.

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rebecca March 24, 2009 at 6:10 am

lol. For more funny japes: celeb gossip

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Wonkie Cartoons May 6, 2009 at 5:03 am

Based on your excellent analysis of ties and some recent photo data gathered from the CIA and MI6, we are compiling a list of suspects that may lead us to the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden. Do you offer any national security consulting services?

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Brent May 6, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Absolutely, but watch out for the secret service, they always wear clip-ons.

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Medical Jobs Australia May 17, 2009 at 5:18 am

OMG.. I didn’t know we could do that much of things only with a necktie…funny post thoght :)
-Ben.

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Queen Michelle June 5, 2009 at 11:31 am

Haha awesome post! Western civilization will strike back with our biggest weapon of mass destruction ;)

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Ancala Lot for Sale January 2, 2010 at 8:16 am

Nice post! :) Glad my dad has lots of necktie! Seems he can save the world from terrorism with all his ties. :) LOL

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Debbie November 26, 2007 at 11:44 am

Jami just proved my suspicion. Remember Dr. T’s photo for the caption contest? Hmmmm….

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Roann November 26, 2007 at 12:31 pm

Debbie,
With all due respect my friend, Dr. T is not even in the same league as any of the superheroes that you mentioned, including the hapless Bruce Banner, who was a doctor, but was stupid enough to experiment on himself, with results that could be compared to those of the so-called Dr. T., but were still comic-book worthy.
And, puh-leease, don’t even mention Superman in the same sentence as the crazy doc — it just makes me want to, well, Brent would edit it out, I’m sure. I’ve had a lifelong thing for that particular caped crusader; you hit a nerve!
Ok, enough ranting…back to work!

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Brent November 26, 2007 at 6:46 pm

Ladies, although our dear doctor has always been quite super (supercilious, supercritical, superficial, etc) he is thoroughly non-heroic. It would be far more appropriate to compare him to any number of super-villians

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wonderro November 26, 2007 at 12:43 pm

Oops — I didn’t mean to be “yelling in italic!” for the whole post. Not trying to offend anyone here — I think I put in too many of these things: . They didn’t have HTML back in the dark ages. Sorry, Debbie.

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Debbie November 26, 2007 at 1:42 pm

Roann,

I’m afraid Dr. T would agree with you and increase my dosage on…well…all 12 of my meds.

At least I only hit a nerve and not an entire appendage.

So you have a thing for Superman eh? Well, he is no match for Wolverine so there!

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Chris non-C November 26, 2007 at 11:18 pm

I thought it was CAPS that meant YELLING. Who came up with these rules any. Its funny how people are concerned about chat etiquette but they are completely oblivious to poor grammer and punctuation.

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Brent November 26, 2007 at 6:34 pm

Actually, I crossed it off my list.

Too many bad memories of paper-shredder related near-death experiences I guess.

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Brent November 26, 2007 at 6:49 pm

That’s right, you are a generous and thoughtful offspring, contributing not only to your father, but to the whole of society as well.

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Brent November 26, 2007 at 7:20 pm

Yet another shallow stereotype birthed here at the glorious Ominous Comma. My work here is done.

(For now)

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Debbie November 26, 2007 at 9:27 pm

Norman Osborn as the Green Goblin?

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Chris non-C November 26, 2007 at 11:11 pm

Debbie,
I am a little concerned with your vast knowledge of comic book super heroes. It makes one wonder what you do with your spare time and money. Intervention seems neccessary at this point, so please, put down the no.2 issue of Worlds Finest and back away slowly. Don’t trip over the squirrel! Ok keep backing up…….
Good… that was close.

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Chris non-C November 26, 2007 at 11:13 pm

My good man, if such a thing were to happen, I am certain you would be the last to know.

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Brent November 27, 2007 at 6:13 pm

Yes, your Lorship, just as officer carry pistols while enlisted carry heavier firepower, aristocrats may opt for a sportier, yet less effective piece of neckwear.

Besides, you aways have Botter to defend you.

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Debbie November 27, 2007 at 10:43 am

Thanks Chris Non-C, I definitely needed some intervention, now go unpack!

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Jami November 27, 2007 at 1:50 pm

Not at all BUT ONLY if you use the back side of the tie. Gravy grease on the front can cause slippage.

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Brent November 27, 2007 at 6:49 pm

That is a complex question, not easily answered without additional information:

Are your facial features sufficiently savage that removing their covering of food would endanger your fellow patriots?

Is the food to be wiped up pungent, spicy, or outright disgusting enough to improve the combat effectiveness of your tie?

Have you ever washed your tie?

It is precisely this sort of data we need to issue an informed opinion.

Which is why my none of my opinions ever are.

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Brent November 27, 2007 at 6:09 pm

I know it’s a sacrifice, but we all must do our duty.

Just be sure to light a match once you have fulfilled your obligation.

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Brent November 27, 2007 at 6:16 pm

I’m sorry, Terry, unless you can prove aristocratic lineage, or at least aromatic linkage, you are not eligible for the bow-tie.

Bottox, however is an entirely different story.

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Brent November 27, 2007 at 6:17 pm

If you wanted it back after the show, you shouldn’t have tossed it into the crowd.

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Pope Terry November 28, 2007 at 1:02 am

So your advice is to inject botulism into my forehead to lull the terrorists into a false sense of security because they cant tell my age or emotion… its brilliant, you are a genius dear sir. Mmmm Terri Hatcher must be the American militarys greatest weapon then.

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Debbie November 28, 2007 at 10:32 am

Agreed! My favorite use of the “freedom” neck-tie is as A Teardrop Absorber. Damn funny!

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