The (far less than) 100 Things that Disappear with 2010: Part X

Popped Collars

Just let it go, guys. It's time. It's actually well beyond its expiration date. Few things you say or do can possibly tell people more about you than being seen with your raised collar. And what you're telling people isn't good.

Of course, there are a few exceptions to raising one's collar. So, to help someone quickly decided whether or not they should have an erect collar, I made a flow chart. It's simple enough to follow.

My final point on this matter is that under no circumstances will it ever be acceptable to wear multiple collared shirts and have the collars raised. Not even on Halloween, not even as a joke, not even as a character in a play. Never. It's just too soon. Maybe in 20 years, we can remember the 2000s, but for now we just need to forget about all of this mess.

2010 response: I would lower the offender's collar or point out how ridiculous they look.

2011 response: I won't even be able to bring myself to engage in conversation with such a person. If they cannot take themselves seriously, why should I have to?