I saw a meme that perfectly describes me. The person sharing it commented something about it pertaining to the people you should be afraid of.
It said: “Women can’t watch a movie where a dog dies, but they will watch a serial killer documentary where 27 people are murdered to relax at night.”
Have you ever seen a meme and thought, “that right there is ME!”?
What do color trends say about people in general?
Mother Nature hasn’t changed her favorite colors since the beginning of time.
Humans, on the other hand, sure have. It’s evidenced in color trends chosen throughout decades for interior and exterior paint choices. We’ve gone from vibrant to washed out.
Experts say the shift is because neutrals promote psychological calm, clarity, and focus by minimizing visual noise. In an era of constant digital overstimulation, washed-out colors feel restful and grounding, countering “chromatic exhaustion.” In uncertain times (economic shifts, rapid change), people lean toward conformity—neutrals don’t stand out.
What the serial killer watching senior living in the rural midwest thinks…
I believe the shift to desaturated colors is because the majority of people don’t want to take risks anymore. I had a deep purple living room at the Seymour house and I loved it. The new owners covered that shit up within the first week of purchase.
Conformity lacks personality, y’all. Where’s the self-expression in muted beiges and barely variated shades of white? It’s absent. The dominance of washed-out paints suggests humans today prioritize stability, calm, and practicality over bold self-expression or optimism.
I would say I’m in for everything before the 70’s — the time before I was born or before I noticed colors at all.
Where do your preferences align on the color trend chart?
Now you know: Only a single Kmart store currently exists in the continental United States. During its peak in the 1980s, almost 2100 stores were operating in the US and Canada. The only Kmart is located in Miami.