Ghosts of ‘Friendship Bands’ Past: A Trip Down Memory Lane
The Quint - Story ReadsAugust 03, 201900:03:50

Ghosts of ‘Friendship Bands’ Past: A Trip Down Memory Lane

A trending hashtag on Twitter, WhatsApp forwards, and glittery discounts. That’s how I presently sum up Friendship Day, at 24. Now, let’s rewind to 10 years back – the good old school days! ‘Friendship Day’, in school, was not just any ordinary day. It was a day that involved a lot of planning, drama, and ermm... a little bit of showing-off! A very crucial ritual of this day, amidst the hustle and bustle, was the unforgettable tradition of tying ‘friendship bands’. Let’s just say, back in those days, getting ‘friend-zoned’ was a privilege... not a tragedy.
A trending hashtag on Twitter, WhatsApp forwards, and glittery discounts. That’s how I presently sum up Friendship Day, at 24.

Now, let’s rewind to 10 years back – the good old school days!

‘Friendship Day’, in school, was not just any ordinary day. It was a day that involved a lot of planning, drama, and ermm... a little bit of showing-off!

A very crucial ritual of this day, amidst the hustle and bustle, was the unforgettable tradition of tying ‘friendship bands’. Let’s just say, back in those days, getting ‘friend-zoned’ was a privilege... not a tragedy.