As soon as the alarm went off, I turned on my phone and saw an interesting post in the news client. It turned out that the netizen "Xiaohe Shrimp" posted on social platforms that he was a northerner, and after going to college, he lived with his southern classmates in the dormitory, and found an interesting difference - he was the only one who used the pillow towel, and the other 3 southerners didn't use it, and they didn't even know what the pillow was!
As soon as this post came out, it immediately caused an uproar on the Internet. Countless netizens have participated in the discussion, and you have launched the "North-South Pillow Scarf War". As a native of the north, I was also attracted to this topic and couldn't help but say a few words.
Pillow towels are daily necessities in many northerners' families, especially those of the older generation. However, many southern netizens said that they had never heard of pillows and were very surprised. It's an interesting topic that reflects the different living habits of the North and the South.
In fact, whether to use a pillow towel or not is mainly a difference in living habits, and it has nothing to do with the region. Now that society has developed, the way of life between the north and the south is getting closer and closer, and many young generations no longer pay attention to the use of pillows. But for the older generation of northerners, pillows are definitely an essential part of their lives.
Let's take a look at the origin of pillows. Pillow towels originated in ancient times to protect pillows from being soiled by hair oil. The ancients only had pillowcases for sleeping pillows, and it would be difficult to wash the grease stains on the head if they did not use a pillow towel.
Therefore, the pillow towel layer was invented, which not only protects the pillowcase, but also makes it easy to clean. In this way, the pillowcase can be used for a long time, which is more convenient. This kind of frugality was especially practical in the age of poor living conditions.
My grandma was a big fan of pillows. Not only does she have to add a layer of pillows to her pillows, but she also often cuts old sheets into pieces and puts one on everything in the house. For example, televisions, electric fans, and radios should be covered with a layer of cloth towels.
This is mainly to prevent dust and keep the items from growing bacteria. Grandma said that the older generation has gone through hard years, developed a good habit of frugality, and paid more attention to hygiene. Pillows and cloth towels are necessities in her eyes.
However, this habit of using pillows is gradually being diluted. With the improvement of living standards, people are no longer as frugal as in the past. In the south, due to the hot and humid climate, people pay more attention to keeping their bodies clean, so they may not need to use a pillow towel to keep out scalp oil. In addition, now that bedding is becoming more and more perfect, four-piece sets and six-piece sets are generally used, and the role of pillows is no longer obvious.
So, it was understandable that the northern student was surprised when he found out that he was the only one in the dormitory using a pillow towel. After all, he grew up in the north, and pillows are a daily item at home for him. And southern students may not have seen a pillow towel in their entire lives, so they don't think so.
Some netizens joked that this may be called the "north-south pillow scarf gap". However, I don't think we should elevate a difference in living habits to the level of regional antagonism. Whether to use or not to use a pillow towel only represents a different way of life, and does not indicate which one is good or bad.
Nowadays, with the rapid development of society, traditional customs are gradually simplifying and being replaced by new ways of life that are more convenient and practical. The new generation pursues efficiency and is not as particular as the older generation, so there will be fewer and fewer people who use pillows. However, I believe that there will still be some people who continue to use pillows, because it contains the spirit of frugality and environmental protection, which is still worth learning from.
When I was a child, like my grandmother, I had to put a pillow towel on my pillow to sleep soundly. But when I grew up, I followed the trend and stopped using it. Occasionally, when I think of pillows, I still feel that the times have changed, and this is not what it used to be. It records the collective memory of a generation and represents the imprint of life in an era.
Maybe one day in the future, pillows will be completely eliminated and become a historical word. At that time, we can use it to educate future generations - down-to-earth, thrifty and thrifty are the magic weapons for the growth of our older generation. The spirit it contains is always worth remembering.
Pillow towel discussion is hot, but it will eventually pass. We should not fight for our own opinions, people from the north and south are one family, and only by maintaining an open and inclusive mindset can we jointly promote social progress. Many differences in life mean richness, and we can learn from each other's strengths without having to stress who is right and who is wrong.
The world is so beautiful, why should we fight for you to use me. Maintaining a peaceful mind and looking at life with a normal heart is the foundation of wisdom. Whether you use a pillow towel or not, don't forget to cherish the present and be grateful for everything around you.