Red is the loudest color in the room. It says, “Look at me. No, really, look.” Simon’s glasses are basically a personal microphone for his face.
Psychologists say red makes you seem confident, maybe a little aggressive. Simon? He’s the guy who argues that pineapple belongs on pizza and then wins. You can’t argue with someone who’s wearing two stop signs on his nose.
There’s also the theory that red glasses make you appear smarter. Not book-smart, but “I know a shortcut to a secret speakeasy” smart. Simon definitely knows a shortcut. It’s through an alley that smells like bad decisions and wet cardboard.
The Real Reason (Probably)
I cornered Simon last week during our coffee date. I asked point-blank: “Why the red glasses?” He grinned, took a slurp of his oat-milk latte, and said, “Because they’re fun.”
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That’s it. Fun. He didn’t mention time travel, lasers, or missing fries. He just likes the way they make his day feel like a cartoon.
And honestly? That’s the best reason. In a world of gray suits and boring beige, Simon chose to look like a candy wrapper. I respect that.
