Is Common Kandi a Kommon Conundrum?
In the electronic Dobiá?ovy dance world nothing is more PLUR than throwing wholesale mlb jerseys away all your hard earned money on Ravers thousands of plastic beads that you give to complete strangers. Yes kids, I’m talking about Kandi.
If you’re new here, Kandi (don’t even think about spelling it, ‘Candy’) are bracelets made with plastic beads cheap mlb jerseys that you trade with people at EDM events. Some contain funny quotes, fun trinkets, or romantic messages such as Borders a phone number. Kandis come in all shapes and sizes and can even extend into the excessive world of perlers.
But what’s the point? Apart from their obvious high-end rave fashion, Kandi is the best way to create a tangible memory with some of Famous the friends you make along your EDM journey. Photos and videos are great, but Kandi is a scene specific way to reminisce on the memories and friends you made at different events.
At least in my fantasy world, that’s how it’s suppose to be. But more and more I’m witnessing that these newbies to the scene don’t understand proper Kandi etiquette. The real meaning behind Kandi is thrown to the wayside just so people can score accessories to add their collection. So listen up kiddos, because today I’m going to learn you guys some knowledge.
First and foremost, if you just hand me a Kandi and say “let’s trade!”, I’m clearly labeling you as a noob and I’m already thinking of the most boring Kandi I have to give to you. If you want to trade you’ve got to do the “secret hand shake” so to speak. Take your Kandi filled arm and peace, love, unity, and respect my Kandi arm. If you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, get on YouTube and figure it out. That’s the number one rule of Kandi tradesies.
Next, please don’t just run up to random people holding your peace sign up and expect sweet Kandi. This is just frowned upon. I like to know where my Kandi came from and have a memory with the person I traded with. I’m not going to remember you or the random Kandi you gave me if we interacted for 30 seconds before you disappear into the crowd. Not cool bro.
Also, there are many Kandi Kids out there who absolutely love pouring their heart, soul, time, and money into making top-notch Kandi. So don’t feel bad if you get something amazing but don’t have anything to trade them back. They do it out of love, and for some reason, they really like you! So accept it and smile!
On that note, don’t get mad at people if they don’t want to trade their Kandi with you. As I’ve stated repeatedly, people have memories attached to these circles of plastic, so they’re sentimental.
But my biggest pet peeve above all, is very common in the scene. It’s something not even the hardcore Kandi kids are immune too. You know the scenario: You’ve just had a super good conversation with someone and you decide to trade Kandi. You give them one of your favorite bracelets hoping to get something good back. You wait in anticipation and excitement as they place a new Kandi around your wrist. Finally once you take a look down at your new treasure, you writhe with disgust. An all red bracelet with the word “Plur” in the middle. Maybe I’m just really good at making Kandi, adding little charms, fun messages and cool color schemes, and maybe I expect too much from people. But why on earth are people even making things so basic anymore? I just gave you a bracelet with a dolphin on it and this is how you thank me?! I just can’t. I’ve already mentally noted that the next person asking to trade is getting your crappy Kandi in return, because my Buddha Kandi is now staying with me.
To sum things up: If you put Black-jack zero creative effort into your Kandi, let me know so I don’t give you something magical. These easily broken pieces of big kid jewelry mean a lot to people, so make a bigger impression next time Party if you want something cool. The “PLUR shake” is the only way to trade, so if you just hand me a bracelet I might shuffle all over your feet. And remember, cheap jerseys some strangers are just nice and want to give you cand-I mean Kandi. (Don’t accept candy from strangers). Others might class=”caps”>TRAP/<span be neglecting a trade because your USA! Kandi just sucks. So take what you’ve learned here, get out there, and go get you some memories!
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