another entry in the "You Couldn't Make It Up" section

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A school in Greater Manchester has banned its pupils from wearing knotted ties because it says they could pose a safety risk.

Clip-on ties, like those worn by police officers, are regulation uniform at Bramhall High School in Stockport.

more from BBC News.

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[the-magician.livejournal.com]

That was true at my primary school in the US. We all wore clip on ties because otherwise running around the playground playing tag or whatever really could lead to a problem ... and it meant that we couldn't leave the tie knot half undone and look "cool/dreadful"!