The Neck Tie

A symbol of the modern businessman, the neck tie is a common element of office dress. 

The neck tie was invented by Pablo Escobar, the famous Colombian drug lord. Pablo’s favorite method of dispatching those who got in his way, including policemen, members of the military and bounty hunters, was to give them a “Colombian neck-tie.” No this isn’t a present your kids give you for your birthday, the Colombian neck-tie is somewhat different from your normal office neck wear.

When Esco spoke of the “neck tie,” he was referring to cutting a slit in the throat of his enemy and pulling the person’s tongue out this slit. He would tell them, “Nice outfit, not!.” Then he would cut their throats and tell them “Go make me a sandwich.” Pablo had a strange sense of humor, to be sure, but he was also an astute businessman. In fact, he went on to successfully market such classic neck wear as the “piano tie” and the lesser known “balls on your chin” tie.