‘Tis Time To Send Us Your Ugliest Tie

Is that a dead mackerel hanging around your neck, or are you planning to win columnist Doug Clark’s annual 12 Ugly Ties of Christmas contest?

‘Tis the season to again turn your nightmare neckware into fame and fortune. This year there will be two categories: store-bought ties and homemade creations.

The tie judged pug-ugliest in each category will win a $100 Nordstrom gift certificate. Enter as many ties that blind as you like, but please indicate whether you want them back.

The 12 worst entries will be honored in a festive story. So mail your ties that blind to: Ugly Ties, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201. Deadline is Dec. 13. Don’t forget to add your address and phone.

, DataTimes