Pink Was For Boys, Blue For Girls

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May 04, 2007

Just shows it's all in how you see things...

“There has been a great diversity of opinion on the subject, but the generally accepted rule is pink for the boy and blue for the girl. The reason is that pink being a more decided and stronger color is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.”
Ladies Home Journal, June, 1918, on colourlovers, via kottke

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Why isn't this issue DEAD and OVER...I thought IZOD and POLO killed these absurd notions 40 years ago...

Must be more Republcan evangelical bullshit...

Posted by: Dr.Tom | May 07, 2007 at 05:09 PM

Well, first and most importantly, I never referred to "pro-life" as a euphemism. I don't think it is; it's an accurate reflection of the beliefs of those that hold it.
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May 04, 2007