Off The Record
Here’s Why Pillows Turn Yellow, And You’d Better Know What It Means
The story of the man who claims that his partner was “mad” at him after he unveiled The Yellow Pillow may have caught your attention if you’ve spent any time on the internet this week.
The young man, Cam, started a heated argument after he “fessed up to owning the grotty item,” while it’s hardly the most outrageous claim you’ve heard this week—that one was disproved, don’t worry.
In a now viral post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Cam shared a photo of his incredibly yellowed pillow and said: “Gf is mad at me because I have revealed to her The Yellow Pillow. Fellas, I’m sure you all know that this thing is magic.”
“It’s not my fault the pillow is yellow and bestows upon me the most peaceful slumber.”
While some people found the entire situation repulsive, it turns out that there are many other Yellow Pillow fans who went to the responses to support him. I’ll let you decide for yourselves where you fall on that spectrum.
They ‘legit haven’t rested peacefully since’ parting with their faithful Yellow Pillow, according to one commenter, and their ‘life has been a downward spiral’ since parting with theirs.
A third person said that “using the same pillow since the age of 10 and never washing it” was a sign of a male.
However, what makes a pillow turn yellow? There are a few explanations in fact, but moisture plays a major role in nearly all of them.
First, and maybe most obviously, perspiration. Sweat seeps into your pillow at night, giving it an saffron hue.
In addition to this, the natural oils in your skin and hair can cause your pillows to turn yellow, as can your spit and drool.
Additionally, the oils, lotions, and creams you use before bed may cause your pillow to become yellow if you’re the kind of person who follows a nightly skincare routine.
If you want to maintain your pillowcases as white and pure as driven snow, Time magazine also cautions that you might want to make sure your hair is completely dry before you go to sleep because the moisture from your hair could result in a yellow pillow.
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