In a book about the Lusitania, I read of a young boy wearing
a pink coat. A hand-me-down from an older sister? Not likely.
Traditionally, pink denoted
strength and vigor, suitable for hearty boys growing up to be manly men. Blue
was considered delicate and serene, perfect for dainty girls who would grow up
into demure women.
Change came in the 1940s, when
clothing manufacturers decreed that blue was for boys and pink for girls. Now
parents would have to buy whole new wardrobes for their children.
The vast majority of people are
said to prefer blue over pink, which is one of the least favorite colors among
adults.
What about you? Do you prefer pink
or blue?
blue
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