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In a tradition dating back to Ancient Rome and before, the colour purple has always signified royalty and prosperity, the original reason being that it was a rare and thus expensive dye. However, these days purple has largely lost its significance due to its relative abundance - any old joe can go out
and get himself a bright purple sweatshirt, despite the slightly disgusted looks he may receive while wearing it.
In order to reinstate purple as the colour of choice for rich and powerful people, I propose a chest-sized balloon, made out of an incredibly thin transparent plastic, which would be draped over one's shirt in place of a tie (with clips at the top to prevent slippage). The balloon would be filled with a purple mist, perhaps consisting of coloured water droplets or somesuch high-tech substance. The end result is a beautiful piece of pure elegance, which would be so expensive and fragile that only the richest and most influential people can wear it.
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//only the richest and most influential people can wear it// |
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I dunno, I thought that's what Swiss watches were for. |
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Now, Excuse ME, While I flaunt this tie! |
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What about balloon sized chests? |
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Women could drape them over their shoulders. And I have never heard of an aerogel tie. |
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That's because you can't afford one! |
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*sobs into plain second-hand 100% polyester tie* |
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Purple haze, coming from my chest |
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Lately things just don't seem the best |
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Smelling funny, and I sure know why |
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Excuse me, you have pierced my tie |
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People might make balloon ties with blue or green
haze, and your plan would be ruined. |
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A balloon on your chest filled with purple mist. Why didn't I think of that? |
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The gas should have psychedelic effects when inhaled. That way if it leaks everyone in the room gets too high to care. |
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This idea is only partially absurd. |
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