You could try a wimple or a big floppy hat like this one 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.
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.
At least you have a neck. Some of us don’t .
Eve, does your health insurance pay for reconstructive surgery?
If so, I have an evil idea.
(BTW, when do you want the check?)
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 . . .
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?).
As long as you don’t look like this guy, you’ll be okay.
Just wait till you develop Nixon Jowels.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Garry Turner 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!!!
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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!!!”
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