Showerthought: Why does everyone insist on string lights in their backyard

Was at my buddy's place in Austin last weekend for his annual barbecue and he had this whole elaborate lighting setup with those Edison bulb string lights crisscrossing his patio. Everyone was raving about how cozy it looked but man... I couldn't enjoy it. Those things are terrible for actually seeing what you're eating or who you're talking to. I get that they look cute in photos but when you're trying to play cards or just have a conversation after dark it's like sitting in a dimly lit cave. His wife asked if I wanted some citronella candles too and I said no thanks, I'd rather just see my food. Am I the only one who thinks string lights are more about Instagram than actually being useful for a backyard hangout? What do you use for real lighting back there?

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the_emma10d ago

Man that's such a good point and honestly it's part of this whole thing where everyone decorates their space for a photo instead of actually living in it. People will trade function for looking good on the gram every time.

hayden14410d ago

100 bucks says half those people redecorate again next month anyway.