In 2022, Belle O’Hara wrote a piece titled “Basic.” This Studio 412 blog captured the idea of being basic, or liking what others like, and the negative connotations that can come with it. She discussed her favorite coffee brand being Starbucks, while admitting that she sometimes lies and claims it’s an alternative local coffee shop.
Reflecting on the piece, this thought and mindset hold true. I sometimes feel ashamed or embarrassed when I enjoy something basic. I’ll think about how boring I am or how I am not being unique. We’re all trying to be different, to stand out, or to discover something nobody has ever heard of. But in doing so,a cold shoulder is turned to enjoying what the masses enjoy.
But, like O’Hara says, things are basic because they are good! What’s wrong with enjoying something everybody else likes? It's likable for a reason. So, let’s be basic! Let’s enjoy what's enjoyed by others with no shame!
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