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As I referenced earlier, I made a terrible mistake when picking my top five favorite blogs last August (2009). In fact, I made two mistakes and I apologize for my intentions and reasons for picking these two characters.
First, I take back my number five pick which was Christian Chensvold at Ivy Style. I think the reasons are obvious, and I will not revisit things I have already said.
Second, I also take back my number three pick which was TinTin at the Trad. Unfortunately, I felt I could make amends with these guys by bragging on them. What was I thinking? Today, TinTin called me an a**hole for no apparent reason, and he asked me to stay away from his blog. Wow! This is coming from a guy who was parading around in a club tie that said f*ck you! I will say this, you wouldn't say that to my face. Furthermore, my first encounter with this joker was back during the Ask Andy affair, and I distinctly remember him crying because I got more visitors than he despite his brilliant blog. Well TinTin, I personally dislike your blog and to remain a gentleman, I will keep my criticism to myself.
Therefore, I will be selecting my true number five and number three blogs, and I will be posting them the next couple of days.
And what am I wearing during my rant:
J Press Flannel Navy Blazer
Ralph Tweeds
Ralph Shetland Sweater
Ralph OCBD
Brooks Bow Tie
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33 comments:
TinTin?
This one?
http://ratmmjess.tripod.com/tintin2.gif
or this one?
http://www.wildthingsinc.com/assets/images/Rin_Tin_Tin_8.jpg
What shoes/loafers/slippers?
The blazer rig is classic and you can't beat it for almost any occassion.
A bow tie with a crewneck? Really?
I don't understand why you can't get along, as it appears you have such similar tastes
Brian - I am again wearing the Ralph Tassels. I wore this ensemble later on in the evening after posting the tweeds viewing pleasure post. I started the morning off in the houndstooth, and placed the DB on just to take a picture for Toad.
Sorry Bill, I said Brian....oops!
..."felt I could make amends with these guys by bragging on them"
Really? REALLY!!
Dear Asshole,
Stop being such a pussy! You were called a name only in the comments, not the main blog.
Your Pal,
TinTin (The Trad)
But you ARE an a**hole, albeit very well dressed ;)
See, now you (if it truly is you) are calling me more names. This is something you wouldn't do to my face. How have I ever been an a**hole to you? Please, indulge me!
Blog Wars!
"TinTin"? What kinda name is that anyway? Trad, my a$$.
this is so awesome!
A cat fight amongst the Khaki Klad Klan? Too funny!
Hey, did anyone see the tweeds from the old Sherlock Holmes movie mentioned in a post from a few days ago? Where they any good?
Richard,
Friendly and/or spirited rivalries are one thing, but Tin Tin has shown his true parvenu colors. I've removed him from my Favorites list.
Come now, chaps. That's just the gin talking. Right?
Wasp 101 and The Trad (in no particular order), as everyone knows, are the top blogs in this blogging segment. No one else even comes close.
Although the TinTin sh*t is interesting, I have a question about J. Press. You are a 40R, I think, while I am a 40L. How do the shoulders run on the jackets you have shown the past couple of days? I have to order online so it would be nice to know. Are they heavily padded? No more than 18.5 inches across, I hope?
Thanks and kick some Trad A$$!
LBT - Thanks for compliment but don't sell your blog short. It is truly a work of art, and one of the best I have ever seen.
I don't hate The Trad, but I also don't like being called an a**hole when I didn't provoke it. Maybe it is the Gin talking, good call!
Anonymous - J Press jackets are truly natural shouldered garments. They had a small issue with the shoulders a season or two ago, but that seems to be cleared up. And yes, the 40R are approx. 18 inches across the shoulders, but no more than 18 inches. You will like the sport coats!
Hey ... Sporting Life has chimmed in!
How goes the diet, Old Sport?
I am following them all.
"I don't hate The Trad, but I also don't like being called an a**hole when I didn't provoke it."
.....Richard old boy (without wanting to get involved in this snit which is mildly amusing but a bit juvenile) the reason was surely fairly obvious......do you really need a diagram?
it's amazing that you screen your comments and only post the ones you like.....if you can't take objective criticism, don't write a blog and cover it with pics of yourself....
To anon 4:26 pm. on 1/29: So, someone else sees the fraud. The "Trad" is nothing but an empty suit. No clothing pun intended. Just the sad truth.
Why is it amazing that I screen comments? You anonymous guys forced me to do this with your over-the-top comments. Plus, that is why Google blogger has moderation as an option.
Well done! A blazer with the correct brass buttons. Any man who prefers non-metallic buttons on his blazer should be taken outside where a basket will be placed over his head, his OCBD torn off, and he will then be flogged with wet whips made from sugar cane reeds! One lash for each non-metallic button on the jacket should suffice - so more pain if it's double breasted. This will bring offenders back to into the fold to respect basic style, tradition and the Natural Order.
The two other Bloggers are jealous.
They often allude to their lack of budget.
While the mighty 101 Blog has a sparkling new outfit with nearly every post and no turkey neck hiding the tie knot.
Your house is better. Clothes nicer. Travel better. yada yada yada.
And they seethe and writhe in the green cesspool of envy.
I read a post where one of the creaky old Bloggers put a pic of himself on the beach in an old pair of khaki shorts w/ pinholes and cigarette burns. And ratty old worn out penny loafers. And some pilled-up knit pull over. And he wrote a glowing report of how beautiful and cool his late fifties looking carcass looked in the rags. How it just doesn't get better than him in his thread bare painter throw aways. That HE was what "it is all about." Flabby mid-section and all. Thank Goodness body-odor doesn't follow a pic. He looked like he was perspiring cheap American style blended whiskey.
Yes, I surf through their Blogs on occasion. Still will. I just get tired of them stamping a big L on their foreheads through their whining while the green eyed monster picks on a more affluent young fella living HIS life HIS way.
Hey, old Blogger dudes, go find a new salvage bin and go back to rummaging for old paint clothes for your new Blog post and leave the Bright Young Things to their own.
"take back" I haven't heard that since the second grade.
I agree tintin is a bit vain and testy but...take back?
oh yeah like money even matters, did you notice we're in a recession? Not that the wealthy ever did discuss money in any kind of decent conversation. You guys are classless impostors of people who actually ARE wealthy north easterners. Calling yourselves WASP this and bragging about money and clothes. Taste is "purchased" through life lived, and priceless, worldly experiences, not through paychecks spent on brooks brothers and j. press suits and days spent trolling the internet. You guys need to travel, get out in the real world and see what is really important. Try befriending some of these wealthy people you so aspire to imitate, and you'll soon quickly find they are nothing like you, or how you think they are.
Oh and that "TinTin" comment is a farce, he has his own blogspot account and when he comments it shows his profile picture and a link to his blog. Anyone could see that it's just some ANON trying to fuel the fire.
A bunch of man-children with nothing better to do, stirring up trouble. This entire situation reeks of petty classlessness and more than a share immaturity.
Gentlemen, gentlemen - play nice. What would we out here in internetland do without our blogs - we love you all for the work and advice you hand out daily and all the wonderful pictures! Plus all the hard work it takes for the daily updates. It takes guts to put your self out there. Long live Maxminimus and The Trad and Ivy Style and Wasp 101.
10-4 good buddy. Your comin' in loud and clear.
Whew! Glad I was in England last week Richard. I might have gotten dethroned. Y'all try to get along ok?
ADG
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