I can’t stand em!
Actually, I sometimes have to cut the necks out of t-shirts too… I can’t have anything touching my throat…
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Well, some turtlenecks are proving to be quite popular.
http://www.straightdope.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/004407.html
That is what made me think of this. Just thinking about them made me need to rant.
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Turtle feet on the other hand are quite tasty. Sauteed in a little garlic and butter and yummy, you’ve got a great meal.
My wife hates anything around her neck too. She’s 36DD, so that means she goes around with cleavage showing tops on all the time. Too bad she doesn’t like sweaters, or I guess she’d be invited to Dallas. (Which, coincidentally, is where I lived prior to Atlanta)
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I’ve never met anyone else who felt this way about turtlenecks, but I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one. A few times I’ve received one as a gift and the giver found my lack of enthusiasm inexplicable. Even those t-shirts that have those “just slightly higher than ordinary” necklines are intolerable to me. I can only wear a scarf/muffler by winding it very loosely, and even then I do it only when it’s really cold outside. Hate anything wrapped around my neck that I can feel.
Only vaguely related, but when I was younger and went swimming occasionally, I found that if I submerged myself in the water only to my chin, my throat felt constricted and I could hardly breathe, and though it was obviously psychosomatic, the sensation was very real (and consistent). I did not, however, have any problem with holding my breath and submerging completely; in fact I found that very pleasant. I suppose there’s a deeper psychological meaning in it somewhere.
I couldn’t agree more! Not only do I hate turtlenecks, I love tops that are off-shoulder;re: Flashdance,etc.
Ugh! Just the thought of something big and knit clinging about my throat makes me all gaggy… and I have the worst gag reflex of anyone I’ve ever met. (Just ask my dentist.) I have one turtleneck that I kept from my youth for sentimental reasons, but it has become gerbil bedding. I too have to stretch necks of tee-shirts and sweatshirts, and I won’t wear sweaters that don’t button. It has been cold enough here to require the big coat the past couple of days, and the scarf I added this morning just about did me a mischeif.
Another weird neck related thing is I can’t stand my hair to touch my neck, especially if it is touching it horozontally.
I love 'em. Would wear them everyday if I had enough of a variety. They’re the only way I can keep my skinny butt warm in the winter. I usually wear a man’s t-shirt underneath any shirt I wear in the winter.
Husband hates them. I get any of them that he gets as a present.
I used to wear a tiny version of them, it’s called a Dickie. Its just the turtleneck part, no sleeves, etc, & you wear it for some odd reason, under a shirt.
One time when I was about 12 I told my family I took my dickie out at school & they all laughed but I didn’t know why.
When its -20 with a wind chill of -50 and I am about to come down the top of a mountain in the North East on skiis, I sure am glad I wear one. Spring skiing, on the other hand…hmmm…girls in tank tops and tight slit shorts…makes you want to chase…
I love turtlenecks. Especially this nice off-white cotton sweater I have. Warm and cozy.
I like them, but prefer mock-turtle necks, long sleeved and worn under a sweater-vest
Bun, hon, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but I don’t think you’re wearing it right.
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I’m the same way. I got my hair cut short recently and it still bugs me because it touches my neck. Of course, my problem isn’t just the neck thing. I can’t stand having anything rubbing against my face either. I always wear my hair pinned back away from my face because I can’t stand the way it feels. I don’t wear hats or scarves or anything with a big collar that touches my neck or my face. I can’t even wear necklaces or big earrings because I don’t like the way they rub up against my neck or my face.
Of course, this does not apply to my man, who lives kissing and fondling my neck and face. That doesn’t seem to bother me for some strange reason…
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When I’m lying down, I can’t have my hair lying across my throat. I have to push it back. Upright, hair on my neck doesn’t bother me.
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Back when I had my ponytail, it would bother me if it got on my neck while wet. Especially sweating, like summer in Houston. Had to keep it tied back in ponytail and not hanging loose. In fact, if I was going to exercise, I’d triple tie it (tie multiple places down the length).
One of the benefits of cutting it off is I don’t have that problem any more.
I hate turtlenecks, always have. Back in the “olden days” when we had to wear a tie to work I would not put mine on until I was at work and about to walk in the door. Immediately upon leaving the office the tie came off. Give me a nice V neck or button down shirt anyday.
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