After reading this thread, I totally have this as my image of Sliver now:
Also seems odd to me that you don't want to tie a tie. It's a multitude easier than tying a figure 8 knot for climbing, or even a shoelace if you ask me. But to each his own I guess.
Edit: Just caught Kunkstyle's picture of Michael Boulton too lol. Totally on the same wavelength here.