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I don't suppose I can wear the flamingo tie," he said as he pulled on black socks. "It's a bit festive, given the occasion," I responded. "Can't wear it to the opera," said the Colonel, almost smiling. "Can't wear it to a funeral. Can't use it to hang myself. It's a bit useless, as ties go." I gave him a tie.

John Green (2015). “Looking For Alaska Special 10th Anniversary Edition”, p.113, Penguin
I don't suppose I can wear the flamingo tie, he said as he pulled on black socks. It's a bit festive, given the occasion, I responded. Can't wear it to the opera, said the Colonel, almost smiling. Can't wear it to a