There's a condition I suffer from that I like to call Sprout Syndrome – as in, “You hate sprouts? Wait until you try my sprouts!” One of my many symptoms is an unwavering belief that no one truly dislikes bows, they just haven't found the right bow yet. I'm convinced that I can convert even the staunchest member of the anti-bow brigade, and in doing so, bring a loopy dose of joy to their lives.
I love all bows (except for the dainty ones that sometimes show up on an otherwise plain pair of pants… even this pro-bow propagandist snips those off). However, they're often dismissed as being frivolous and overly cute – the fan club includes Hello Kitty, Minnie Mouse, Ariana Grande and millions of schoolgirls, after all – so…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024