- In Western culture, the practice of assigning pink to an individual gender began in the 1920s. From then until the 1940s, pink was considered appropriate for boys because being related to red it was the more masculine and decided color, while blue was considered appropriate for girls because it was the more delicate and dainty color, or related to the Virgin Mary. Since the 1940s, the societal norm apparently inverted so that pink became appropriate for girls and blue appropriate for boys, a practice that has continued into the 21st century.
- The is the international symbol of breast cancer awareness. Pink was chosen partially because it is so strongly associated with femininity.
- Most flamingo species are pink in color due to pink pigments in their diet.
- A pink lady is an alcoholic beverage made with gin and grenadine syrup and may include other ingredients. A pink squirrel is made of white creme de cacao, creme de noyaux and cream.
- Pink Gin is a cocktail made by rinsing a glass with bitters and filling with gin
- It has been asserted that people with pink auras are those who strongly desire relationships
- In the 17th century, the word pink was also used to describe a greenish or yellowish color.
Who knew? I could spend hours on that website!
Happy nights to you all! Smooch!
xoxo Y
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