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.
-- Mr Phase, Sep 11 2006

//only the richest and most influential people can wear it//

I dunno, I thought that's what Swiss watches were for.

Now, Excuse ME, While I flaunt this tie!
-- Zimmy, Sep 11 2006


Is this only for men?

What about balloon sized chests?
-- xandram, Sep 11 2006


Women could drape them over their shoulders. And I have never heard of an aerogel tie.
-- Mr Phase, Sep 11 2006


That's because you can't afford one!
-- DrCurry, Sep 11 2006


*sobs into plain second-hand 100% polyester tie*

It's true, it's true.
-- Mr Phase, Sep 11 2006


Purple haze, coming from my chest

Lately things just don't seem the best

Smelling funny, and I sure know why

Excuse me, you have pierced my tie
-- Texticle, Sep 11 2006


People might make balloon ties with blue or green haze, and your plan would be ruined.
-- ultra-toaster 3000, Oct 18 2009


Iodine gas?
-- Alx_xlA, Oct 14 2010


A balloon on your chest filled with purple mist. Why didn't I think of that?
-- doctorremulac3, Oct 15 2010


The gas should have psychedelic effects when inhaled. That way if it leaks everyone in the room gets too high to care.
-- bluebeaversscrubbingourfloors, Oct 15 2010


This idea is only partially absurd.
-- daseva, Oct 15 2010


Above marked for tagline
-- normzone, Oct 16 2010


Deseva...
-- bluebeaversscrubbingourfloors, Oct 19 2010



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