Observations.

This is a continuing article from the vein of Mike Neglia who I have had the privilege of being connected to through the umbilical cord of Christ since 2005 (I think). Please read his latest blog to understand how frivoliciously pivotal our continual thought on everything is. Thanks.

My current observation which I am ridiculously indebted to one Buell Newman for this is that... V-Neck t-shirts are Polo shirts minus the respectability.

Let me explain how I came to this thought. I was meandering in my thoughts away from the usual current theological preoccupation with Deut 6:4(seriously who really understands that verse?) and found my brain residing in the pool of thought around how much I love V-Neck shirts. Then I realized that Polo shirts have the same neck gap when the buttons are not buttoned (who really buttons those anyway? they are impossible to get the shirt on if the buttons are in use).

For sake of argument let me define what I mean by Polo Shirt. 1) It is made of a heavier cloth which for the most part is more course, 2) 3 buttons descend from the top of the neck, and not all the way down the shirt, 3) it has a collar, if you could call it that which starts where the buttons end then proceeds to wrap around the neck in a fashion similar to a noose, 4) Usual camouflage consists of the a pastel array, 5) They most commonly reside in Yacht Clubs with their cousins, the infamous Deck Shoes.

So then why is a V-Neck a Polo without the respectability?
1) More lightweight and flexible cloth is used for the body piece making it much more useful for combat missions. And you are not respectable if you go on combat missions, you are tuff.
2) Permanent neck opening allows for easy removal of shirt in case of emergency.
3) It has no collar which immediately makes you working class, thus you are not an office worker. Collars are also a universal sign of respectability, if you don’t believe me try to get a job at a bank without one.
4) It has no buttons therefore it has no pomp, no show, no gaudy appeal and therefore no respectability.
5) They NEVER come in a pastel array with a man on a horse on the breast, and if they ever do, its a joke not something to be taken serious like your cricket score against the Scottish.
6) Nic wears them all the time with much honor and has full consent to authorize this opinion due to the distribution of the authority of Buell Newman.


For sake of argument let me define what I mean by Polo Shirt. 1) It is made of a heavier cloth which for the most part is more course, 2) 3 buttons descend from the top of the neck, and not all the way down the shirt, 3) it has a collar, if you could call it that which starts where the buttons end then proceeds to wrap around the neck in a fashion similar to a noose, 4) Usual camouflage consists of the a pastel array, 5)They most commonly reside in Yacht Clubs with their cousins, the infamous Deck Shoes.

So then why is a V-Neck a Polo without the respectability?
1) More lightweight and flexible cloth is used for the body piece making it much more useful for combat missions. And you are not respectable if you go on combat missions, you are tuff.
2) Permanent neck opening allows for easy removal of shirt in case of emergency.
3) It has no collar which immediately makes you working class, thus you are not a office worker. Collars are also a universal sign of respectability, if you dont believe me try to get a job at a bank without one.
4) It has no buttons therefore it has no pomp, no show, no gaudy appeal and therefore no respectability.
5) They NEVER come in a pastel array with a man on a horse on the breast, and if they ever do, its a joke not something to be taken serious like your cricket score against the Scottish.
6)Nic wears them all the time with much honor and has full consent to authorize this opinion due to the distribution of the authority of Buell Newman.