There was a human interest story on the news yesterday about a woman who, when she needed extra income, went to a flea market with a box of buttons and some jewelry making stuff, and sold rings she made on the spot for $3. She did so well that it launched a business, and now she sells to stores around the country.
Good for her.
But...it was a head scratcher for me. Who would want a ring made from a button? Obviously a lot of people do, but...
Maybe it's just one of my weird quirks.
I loath buttons.
Granted, I own clothing that has buttons, but I try to not think about them. I hate clothing with decorative buttons, crafts made with buttons grosses me out, and I have a visceral reaction to anything with unnecessary buttons.
I even hate the word.
Buttons.
Ugh.
Oh, and I know you people. Now you're thinking "Let's send Thumper crap with buttons!"
I will totally not be your friend anymore.
Totally.
6 comments:
Gee mum has a whole fancy box of buttons. That way when she loses one, she can find a suitable one and fix her clothes.
I'm with you on the whole arts and crafts made with buttons. There's something kind of creepy about it.
My mom had a button box that I used to love to play in. She would have me sort them by color, or by how many holes. It would keep me occupied for a long time. So, for me, buttons remind me of my mother. But, I respect your right not to like buttons, and find them vaguely creepy.
Tara
I played with my g'ma's box of buttons. But I have to agree about not liking them used in most cases. Even when I sew, I'll do whatever I can to avoid a button and instead use a slide or a snap. The only buttons I've ever really liked look so little like standard buttons that I don't think they really count XD.
Is it possible you have a mild form of Koumpounophobia? That's a fear of buttons.
Each to their own. I will not mention buttons if you will not take me to high places!
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