I understand that Tucker Carlson isn't the greatest spokesman for the world of bow ties so I can't judge the entire bow tie world after his example, but seriously, look at him!
Despite bow times often being associated with nerdy types, the decorative fabric is actually mandatory in black tie events, and is very common attire in various social situations among the extremely wealthy. Still, personally, I think they're stupid. They serve absolutely no purpose other than to look ridiculous. At least in the 17th century the scarf that bow ties see as their ancestors served the purpose of holding up the wearer's shirt (source). Don't ask me how that worked, I guess it just did.
When you look at pictures of people the way they were dressed a few centuries ago, often times the only thought in our minds goes to the ridiculousness of it. Women's fashion fares much better as dresses have been a common theme, and the amount of elaboration and decoration being the changing constant. Men's fashion on the other hand is an indictment against the gender as a whole as some of the wardrobes and outfits worn by the wealthy men of their day shifts between 
ludicrous and outlandish.
Poofs, ruffles, swirls, tights, frills, etc. All sorts of needless bits of fabric tossed around in some haphazard manner to represent something. Over the past couple of centuries modern design sensibilities have reduced the amounts of excessive fabrics (for the most part) into the sleek suited up wonders of the world we see today. However, we've been unwilling to let go of everything in the past, and that's why we still have bow ties.
When you look at fashion from within its time it's easy to get stuck on these arbitrary decorations. Bow ties have had some staying power. But when you start considering the latest fashion trends it starts to become really ridiculous. It's all so arbitrary. Thick leather wrist straps. Trucker hats. Bell bottoms. Big belt buckles. Spiky hair. On and on the list goes, and every week there's a new addition. I'm not saying that having a sense of fashion is bad, but make it your own, make it tasteful, and make it fit what you like and what you think looks good. The people that are respected the most are the ones that understand good design and fashion, but forge their own path and don't just wear the latest thing, they're defining the latest things.
Back to the bow tie. Just as we look with horror and fascination to men's fashion of the past, I have no doubt that men in the future will look back at the bow tie and wince with shared embarrassment. They will then tip their holo-hat and be on their way.
