Mr. T, famous for his days as part of the A-Team and the enormous amount of gold chains that he wears around his neck, has decided to give gold a break. After the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina, Mr. T said he doesn't feel it would be right spiritually to wear such ostentatious objects. One has to wonder what he's done with the gold frying pan he had around his neck in the AP photo (follow the link). As for this announcement coming a year after the hurricane, perhaps the news is just reaching him now... ?

What does this have to do with D.C., you might be asking? Mr. T, whose's real name is Lawrance Taro, starred in the classic 1983 film D.C. Cab. Thanks to DCist Amadie for pointing it out. Hmm, D.C. cabs and Mr T...AOL should really consider the film for Screen on the Green 2007. As for non-gold necklace options, T should buy some of these gems.