Superior Style
I have a confession. A deep secret. And, it has been this way for years. It’s the only way I knew how. At one point, I tried to change but I couldn’t. So, I gave in. It was tough battle and after two decades of emotional turmoil I realized the only path to follow was the one from within. Now, with a new found appreciation for my inner self, I am prepared to reveal my secret to the world.I tie my shoes using the Bunny Ears.
Granted, I didn’t know that they were referred to as ‘Bunny Ears’ until much later in life. But, I remember the ordeal it was to learn how to tie my shoelaces. At first, my dad tried to teach me. At the time I felt stupid 'cause I didn't get it. In retrospect, I realize that it probably had more to do with my father’s lack of teaching skills. The man couldn’t teach a fish how to swim. But, I digress.
So my mom started to teach me. After the initial ‘over-under’ step, she showed me how to make two loops. And then she told me to do the same ‘over-under’ technique with the loops... And BAM! There it was. My shoelaces were tied. As I stared down at my shoes a smile slowly crept onto my face as my mom proceeded to congratulate me on my newfound shoe-tying skills.
From that fateful day forward, I never could understand why one would ever use the other method of shoe-tying. Frankly, I still don’t get how to do it. A friend tried to teach me the other day. It was weird. I made like one loop and then attempted to wrap the other lace around it. And I was supposed to do something with it. And then I pulled it too far so I only had one loop. And then I think I was supposed to dance around a fire while praying to the rain god. And then sacrifice a virgin to the volcano.
Additionally, there are less well known benefits to the Bunny Ears technique. One such example is that of the double knot. When the double knot, Bunny Ears style, is used, it can be undone by simply pulling one of the laces. The same way that you would untie single knotted laces. You just need to pull harder. Now, I am aware that the idea behind the double knot is that this method of untying would not be possible thus ensuring the longevity of the knot. However, if you try it, you will quickly realize the fantastic benefits the Bunny Ears double knot. The knot is tight. Resilient enough to resist common untying yet simple enough to be untied with ease. Fantastic.
So, I commend those of you that refused to be taken in by the popularity of that inferior shoe-tying style. I take solace in the fact that every now and again, I see someone using the Bunny Ears to tie their shoes. Then I walk up to them and give them a high-five. Then they ask why. And when I tell them, you see that same little smile creep up on their face. It’s like we are part a special group. Just a little something to link our kind together. A group of individuals with superior style.
posted by Sunder @ 1:10 PM
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