At 6', this isn't going to pass as a costume piece for anyone ever the age of 10, but it does pass as a legitimate winter scarf. Those 'in the know' give approving nods, while others compliment the fall colors. The amount of people in the US who catch the reference is a lot smaller than you would think. So in other words, it does a good job of broadcasting my obsessions almost exclusively to people who share them. That's a wonderful thing. It's like wearing a club ring or something. One nitpick: When I opened mine, there was a loose thread near one of the ends. I've wore the scarf several times without incident, so there seems to be no threat of a bigger tear. It was a little discouraging seeing that right out of the box though. Thus the four stars. Maybe you'll have better luck.

Great scarf! It is longer than other scarves but not as mega long as the 4th Doctor's. The colors are great and several non-geeks have complimented it. It's a bit thin, but you have enough to wrap around your neck twice. I would not try to trip a robot with it.