Are you in the pink?
Jun 16, 2022
How does pink make you feel? Does it make you feel joy? Does it give off a creative and artistic vibe? Some feel vibrant, flirty, and romantic.
Happy National Pink Day! Pink reminds me of Barbie, tenderness, breast cancer awareness, being feminine and sweet. It is a symbol of grace, femininity, and sensitivity.
Pink is associated with those notorious gals like Marilyn Monroe, Barbie and Elle Woods and iconized in movies like Mean Girls - "On Wednesdays we wear pink." But actually, it was the baby boomers in the 1940’s who first dressed children in gender-specific clothing. Pink became the color for girls and blue the color for boys. This was actually a switch from the trend in the early 1900's when a trade publication released the claim that the “generally accepted rule is pink for boys and blue for girls.” The reason is that pink, being a stronger color is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.
Do you wear pink? Pink has a tint of red in it, so you would assume it is a warm color. However, you can also get cool pinks.
What can you do to celebrate National Pink Day?
- Pink is a pretty color – period. Wear something pink. You could be head to toe pink or accessorize with pink. You could wear pink lipstick or carry a pink handbag. Try pink nails or a pink tint in your hair.
- Make a donation to Breast Cancer Awareness or another favorite cause.
- Send someone pink carnations or a special note card. Maybe share a glass of rose’ with a friend.
Some “Pink” facts:
- “Pinking shears” describes the decoration of a hem with a zigzag pattern, a meaning “to pink” or pierce with holes, from the Middle Ages.
- The rock band Pink Floyd’s name was chosen by the lead singer, Syd Barrett, as a combination of two old-time blues artists’ names, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
- There is a shade of pink referred to as “drunk-tank pink” that is sometimes used to calm inmates.
- Sports teams sometimes paint the opposing team’s locker room pink to keep the players passive and less energetic.
- Do you know what the term “being in the pink” means? It means being healthy and having a rosy glow.
I hope you are wearing PINK today. If you are, please snap a selfie and post it on my F Words Community Page. I want to flood my page with PINK!
Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink!
