Martina Navratilova

My worst memory is of my first dance lesson as a 14-year old in Prague. My mother put me in this silver and pink lame dress. My hair was all curled, and it was the first time I wore a garter belt. I felt so out of place!

American Tennis Player

Tawni O'Dell

I was an avid tomboy, and as long as I could ride my bike just as fast, hit the ball just as hard, and catch just as many garter snakes, I was accepted as one of the boys and enjoyed all the perks of superiority.

American Novelist

Romulus Whitaker

Luckily there were no venomous snakes around Hoosick, N.Y., so I amassed quite a collection of milk snakes, garters, ribbons and ring-necked snakes.

Indian Scientist

Ryan Gosling

My sister and I used to sing at weddings. We would sing 'When a Man Loves a Woman' to the bride. We'd do it right before the garter ceremony.

Canadian Actor

Russell B. Long

I really think that it's better to retire, in Uncle Earl's terms, when you still have some snap left in your garters.

American Politician

Maulik Pancholy

I grew up in Florida, so every now and then, we'd have a garter snake in the lawn. But I'm not super okay with them.

American Actor

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

I love the whole lingerie outfit - you know, thigh-high tights and garters.

American Model

The garter is often a part of bridal attire and tossed during weddings.

Wedding Tradition

Garters may symbolize good luck or tradition in certain cultures.

Cultural Usage

Some wear garters as a fashion statement beyond their practical use.

Fashion Accessory

Garter belts are primarily considered part of lingerie or intimate wear.

Lingerie Component

Garter belts are seen as a vintage or retro garment, evoking old-fashioned glamour.

Vintage Charm

Garter snakes are non-venomous and generally safe around humans.

Harmless Reptile

Because they're harmless, garter snakes are often kept as pets.

Common Pet

The Order of the Garter is a high British honor bestowed by the monarchy.

British Honor

Membership in the Order of the Garter is limited and seen as a privilege.

Exclusive Membership

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