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Old Aug 27, 2022, 02:57 AM
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On a funny and not at all related to anything note, I had some Kool Aid before work and the red coloring stained my lips essentially rouge. I didn't realize until about three hours into my shift. Now, to each their own, but ruby red lips didn't fit the work uniform! Ha ha! It did explain some rather "traditional" individuals running away from me after I walked up to them. Less amusing, but still amusing in that they were threatened by what they thought was lipstick.
One thing I did think of in this whole situation was an old college friend who worked in a bakery that sold cupcakes. She would recommend a hot pink frosted buttercream cupcake to guys who asked her "What's good?" Most would either take it or politely decline. Some, however, would react like you handed them a live snake and get angry. I saw this a few times when I stopped by to say hi to her. And to be clear, it was a good cupcake and an honest recommendation. It was just pink. Apparently that was threatening to them, like red stained lips. Fun times.
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