I once had a boyfriend who couldn't write unless he was wearing a necktie and a dress shirt, which I thought was really weird, because this was a long time ago, and no one I knew ever wore dress shirts, let alone neckties it was like he was a grown-up reenacter or something.

Summary

This quote reflects the narrator's perception of their former boyfriend's unusual writing habits. It highlights the boyfriend's preference for wearing formal attire while writing, which the narrator finds peculiar considering the lack of people wearing dress shirts and neckties during that time. The comparison to a "grown-up reenacter" suggests that the boyfriend's behavior was unconventional and possibly unnecessary, further emphasizing the narrator's view on how odd the situation is.

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