Jewelry?

The starting pitcher for the NY Yankees in Game 5 of the 2009 World Series is wearing a 'necklace' that is a cross between a dog leash and a dog toy. Seriously, this is a rope necklace that looks like its made out of 1,000 strands of black & white kite string braided together. This is absolutely one of those things we'll see on tape in 2012 and say, WTF is that guy wearing around his neck?

This guy is scheduled to make $16.5m in 2009. I'm estimating the necklace cost $7.50.

Wait, I just did the research. These things are called, Phiten necklaces. They are laced with titanium, regulate the body's blood flow and "help alleviate discomfort, speed recovery and counteract fatigue. Athletes find that they tire less easily and recover faster from intense physical activity." according to the Phiten website. They cost $73.00.

Ridiculous. It got me thinking about all-time idiotic jewelry worn by men. Here they are, in no particular order with a quick comment

-gold chain necklaces - ALL

-gold link bracelets (really all gold bracelets)

-copper bracelet for golfers

-rope bracelet - shrinking type you wore as a kid in the summertime

-earrings - any and all types for all men over 25

-any class ring beyond 5 years after graduation

-actually, rings that are not wedding bands

-outsized watches

-pooka shells - seriously?