QUESTION:
What is the hanky code these days?
— Mr. ALEX GLOVER
ANSWER:
Dear ALEX, the hanky code still exists in the archives of 20th century male sexual behaviour, but it appears to have been superseded by a thing known as “the internet”, where anyone can tell everyone about their particular foibles. As a mode of self-expression, the hanky code has been replaced by the tattoo, something in fact that may make one think fondly of the days of the hanky! The foundations of the hanky codes come from a deep-seated use of colour as a means of message. One does wonder, does anyone use colour in their mode of dress to alert others as to their feelings or desires?
I believe B.R. Wallers in the early ’90s reiterated the famous answer – red is the uniform of tarts.
I have dozens of hankies of every color, pattern and stripe and I wear them all, and usually keep a backup or two of alternate clashingly colorful hankies in my bag. While others do their best to apply meaning to these, especially the elder generation, their efforts and rationale is lost on me since I need them, allergic as I am to quite a few things including mornings, blossoms, food, others, etc.
Verbal is the new Hanky..
If you want IT “say” IT..
Fuck subtle fashion references.
May I suggest slogan shirts saying
“IM INTO PISS” or
“I GIVE IT UP THE ARSE”
?
There is now an hanky app for your iphone:
http://www.buttmagazine.com/?p=4462