Posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 23:40:09
In reply to I'm still knitting my Bob scarf, posted by Deneb on March 6, 2006, at 21:06:03
hi Deneb,
well, I'm not going to use the word 'creepy.'But it would definitely make *me* uncomfortable if a virtual stranger wanted my DNA on a scarf so they could hug it and feel close to me. I'd probably feel sort of weird and violated, in a way. That's just me. Others will surely have different opinions!
I know when people are in relationships they sometimes like to keep a clothing item that the other person has worn, to smell their perfume/cologne/BO or to just feel close to them.
And I know people will go crazy for things with famous-person DNA on it. I remember reading something about how a piece of old bubblegum that Elvis had chewed and spit out became someone's treasured keepsake. So did a cigar butt he'd smoked. People used to gladly pick up his trash because it was *his.*
So it's not without precedent. :)
But from a personal standpoint, if it were me, yes, I'd feel weird about it. Dr. Bob may of course feel otherwise, and I have no idea how he would react.
Just my thoughts!
JenStar
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