# The Heartbreak Of Reagan-Neck **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 1, 2004, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992 "2004-05-01T14:50:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![lee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lee/32/7455_2.png) [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/21 "2004-05-02T04:51:49Z")
You could try a [wimple](http://www.roberthuntstudio.com/pixellog/archives/lillian-gish.jpg) or a big floppy hat like [this one](http://www.cmgww.com/stars/gish/about/photos/01.html) worn by lillian gish. I thought of Lillian Gish because in my encyclopedia there is an image of her or her sister in a wimple. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/22 "2004-05-02T17:08:20Z")
Well, I’m not going to try and hide it under a turtleneck sweater–Reagan-Neck invariably pops out over the neckline and waves Hello. ---
**Author:** ![lee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lee/32/7455_2.png) [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/23 "2004-05-02T17:22:13Z")
At least you have a neck. Some of us don’t . ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/24 "2004-05-02T17:37:58Z")
**Eve** , does your health insurance pay for reconstructive surgery? If so, I have an evil idea. (BTW, when do you want the check?) ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/25 "2004-05-02T20:15:27Z")
> [@lee](#): > > At least you have a neck. Some of us don’t . Noel Coward: “If Claudette Colbert had a neck, I’d wring it.” **Gov**., if my insurance paid for reconstructive surgery, I would be getting into barfights trying to get my schnozz broken. As it is, I just get into barfights for the fun of it . . . ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/26 "2004-05-02T21:34:05Z")
> [@](#): > > Gov., if my insurance paid for reconstructive surgery, I would be getting into barfights trying to get my schnozz broken. As it is, I just get into barfights for the fun of it . . . I can just see **Eve** breaking a chair over Joe Queenan’s head at the Algonquin. In any event, the bf and I had lunch with the gracious and lovely **Eve** at the Algonquin last Monday, and she looked as dewy and fresh as a spring morning(Plus she does a side-splitting rendition of the Gabor sisters in _Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?_). ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/27 "2004-05-02T21:49:09Z")
As long as you don’t look like [this guy](http://www.lightspeedfineart.com/Photos/AlaimoA.jpg), you’ll be okay. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/28 "2004-05-02T23:30:20Z")
Just wait till you develop Nixon Jowels. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/29 "2004-05-02T23:30:48Z")
If I broke a chair over _anyone’s_ head at the Algonquin, it would be Joe Queenan’s–the SOB used to steal my article ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2004, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/30 "2004-05-03T12:58:06Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Actually, I sing that quite often (though w/o the littrle hat and cane) and know the whole song! > > Weirdly, the _NYT Magazine_ has a big section of aging and face-lifts today . . . They also have one on National Security and why we’re screwed, the upshot of which is “why bother getting your necked tucked, you’re only going to get blown up in a month or so anyway . . .” > > But when they dig my remains out of the PATH tunnel, I want them to say, “doesn’t her neck look smooth and youthful? What’s left if it?” Send me a gift by wire, Baby, my heart’s on fire. If you refuse me, Honey you’ll lose me Then you’ll be left alone. So baby, telephone, And tell me I’m your own. ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2004, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/31 "2004-05-03T13:06:26Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Well, I’m not going to try and hide it under a turtleneck sweater–Reagan-Neck invariably pops out over the neckline and waves Hello. I dunno I’m thinking I might like a neck that waved hello. It could make a bio-greeting set with the under-arm-wings that don’t stop waving goodbye till 5 mins after the rest of me does. ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2004, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/32 "2004-05-03T13:42:50Z")
> [@calm kiwi](#): > > I dunno I’m thinking I might like a neck that waved hello. It could make a bio-greeting set with the under-arm-wings that don’t stop waving goodbye till 5 mins after the rest of me does. Alternatively, using the neck flaps in some kind of “flying squirrel” way could be kinda cool. You could jump off the roof of your office building and glide for blocks! ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2004, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/33 "2004-05-03T13:51:15Z")
I’ve found the sleeveless turtleneck to be very helpful in this regard. Of course, then you risk the exposure of “Granny Arm.” I’ve been working out to offset it. Did I tell you my little niece calls me “Auntie Pug Neck?” Actually, I think she was referring to the Sharpei, but the message was clear. I live with this shame every day. ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2004, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/34 "2004-05-04T01:56:57Z")
How about a feather boa, or Antique Mink Stole? Seriously, look into Alexandra Technique lessons, they are excellent for removing gained posture problems that can lead to Reagan Neck and the like. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2004, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/35 "2004-05-04T02:15:08Z")
I’m practicing the tried-and-true midde-aged dowager poses, wherein you rest your chin on your hand, or support your head with one hand, delicately pulling back the extra chin. Look at all author photos of any woman over 50–they all do it. Several good examples can be seen [here](http://www.nchicha.com/cupofchicha/archives/001828.shtml). ---
**Author:** ![Dijon\_Warlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@Dijon\_Warlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dijon_Warlock)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2004, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/36 "2004-05-04T06:51:05Z")
[Garry Turner](http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/index.asp?id=52812) can stretch his neck skin up over his mouth, becoming the Human Turtleneck. I say, take a stab at this and turn your neck into a showbiz phenomenon! 1: Stretch neck over face 2: ??? 3: PROFIT!!! ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2004, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992/37 "2004-05-04T15:43:38Z")
_sigh_ Ever since that stupid, _stupid_ “what do you call a skinny singer covered in mustard” thread, I can’t look at **Warlock’s** username without exclaiming (out loud) “Celine Dijon!!!” :smack: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-heartbreak-of-reagan-neck/242992.md?page=1)