It's easy to make fun of Philip Rivers' post-game celebratory bolo tie because, well, it looks ridiculous. But here's the thing: Rivers is playing some of the best football of his career, the Chargers are winning, and nobody gives a crap what you look like given those circumstances. (Seriously, look at what Tom Bradygetsawaywith.)
So with that in mind, perhaps it's time to embrace the bolo. The Chargers certainly are.
And might we add, Bolo ties strongly encouraged. #BOLOTieFridaypic.twitter.com/2BuBhWPjTd
— San Diego Chargers (@chargers) January 7, 2014
There's also this from LobShots.com:
And Bobby Rubio gave Rivers and his bolo the superhero treatment:
You guys DEMANDED IT! Here's my drawing of Philip Rivers rocking the Bolo Tie! For my beloved @Chargers GO BOLTS! pic.twitter.com/i9X14aU4CX
— Bobby Rubio (@Bobby_Rubio) January 7, 2014
Still having second thoughts about jumping on the bolo bandwagon? Perhaps this will assuage your concerns.
That's right: GQ says bolo ties are back. Need more convincing beyond Rivers and Eastwood? Here ya go. A brief history of bolo ties:
Plan your spring fashion purchases accordingly.