4 vices cufflinks

[Guest]

What in the hell is the horse in the 4 vices cufflinks? I got the other; three drinking, philandering, and gambling. I just can't imagine what the hell a jockey on a horse has to do with vices? Maybe I'm just to thick headed. Please enlighten me.

[Guest]

More gambling. The chase.

Thoroughbred racing? Sport of Kings? The only legal form of wagering prior to casinos in Vegas, Macao, Monte Carlo? Popular activity in sixty-three countries?

And one of the few pursuits that expect spectators to be well turned-out on big days.

[Guest]

Thanks. Gambling again is kind of redundant but; whatever.

[Guest]

Yes indeed the horse and jockey do represent the thoroughbred racing, but here is what else it could represent.

While at the races, you're playing cards, while having a drink with your girlfriend.

How does that sound?

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[Guest]

Actually, I always thought that The Four Vices traditionally were * :

Smoking
Drinking
Gambling
Women

but thought that the original creator of the four vices links had decided that including Horses and Cards would more aesthetically pleasing than picturing a pipe or cigar instead of one of the two.

[Guest]

* - Unless, of course, you happen to be Buddhist in which case they would be:

The Destruction of Life
Stealing
Sexual Misconduct
Lying

or you were a Jedi:

Fear
Anger
Aggression
Hate

(Please note, I am in NO way advocating the wearing of Star Wars cufflinks or any other such similar items!).

[Guest]

Those Buddhist ones are sins, not vices.