Object

Toughguy's Necktie

A fabric necktie worn by the Chandlerland thug: an ordinary length of cloth worn at the collar and sturdy enough to be seized and yanked. In the holodeck hallway it goes taut under Picard's grip, serving as a physical handle to pull the assailant forward, expose his face, and enable Picard to floor him. Characters treat it as part of the thug's clothing until it becomes an improvised restraint and grappling aid during the struggle.

2 appearances

Purpose

To fasten and ornament the wearer's collar as a standard neck accessory; in the scene it is repurposed as a grab point and improvised restraint used to control and subdue the assailant.

Significance

Functions as a pragmatic turning-point prop: Picard's use of the tie to expose and incapacitate the attacker demonstrates his quick physical resourcefulness, reveals the holodeck's dangerous realism, and propels the narrative from playful escapism into immediate threat and consequence.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E19 · Manhunt

Holodeck Shatters: Real Blood in Chandlerland

The thug's necktie becomes an improvised grappling handle: Picard grabs it to pull the attacker forward, exposing him and creating the leverage needed to deliver a disabling blow. The tie thereby shifts from costume detail to functional tool in subduing the threat.

Before: Worn normally by the thug at the collar, part of his outfit within the Chandlerland simulation.

After: Momentarily seized and used by Picard during the takedown; likely returns to thug's clothing after he is knocked out (no explicit change described).

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S2E19 · Manhunt

Bloodied Exit — Persona as a Shield

The thug's necktie becomes an improvised handle: Picard seizes the tie to pull the hood forward, forcibly expose the assailant's face and control his balance, enabling the knockout—the tie converts from costume accessory to tactical leverage.

Before: Worn by the thug as part of his Chandlerland attire, unremarkable as a costume prop.

After: Held by Picard momentarily during the struggle and then released as the thug collapses; remains attached to the unconscious assailant.

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