Q In your recent column, a woman complained that her husband wears clip-on ties, which she considers tacky. You supported her view and referred to the book “Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate.” ...

Not only are they seen to be safer but clip-ons also prevent pupils from loosening the knots or wearing their ties in the scruffy style favoured by Catherine Tate's errant schoolgirl character Lauren.

This is a USB-powered personal fan that hooks onto your necktie— you know, in case you are looking to stay cool and not get laid this summer. The 28 gram Tie USB Cooler is sold by Japanese ...