Whenever anyone gives me grief for my "tail" (usually some conservative that thinks tails are only for libs), I show em the head of a quarter and point out that the commanding general of the Continental Army, and later 1st Prez of the US of A, sported one as well.
And then there was T. Jefferson, and Ben Franklin who were known to sport tails. They usually get the point.
Ha! I've done the exact same thing. Hey, at least we don't wear ribbons!
That's a good one.
I'll convey it to him.
[although he usually doesn't bother with such a subtle "intellectual" retort]...;))