Tag Archives: red

May 24

A RED HERRING [ SEEING RED: PART 4 ]

“This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, […]

May 23

BEING IN THE RED [ SEEING RED: PART 3]

“The effect of this colour is as peculiar as its nature. It conveys an impression of gravity and dignity, and at the same time of grace and attractiveness”. -J.W Goethe   An evolutionary perspective alone doesn’t shed light on why we see red used in so many different contexts.  As discussed previously, our attraction to […]

May 22

Why does red flag sex? [Seeing Red: Part 2]

Why does red flag sex? Red is also a sensual colour. There have been studies that link the colour red to the perceived attractiveness of partners. When men or women wear red, they appear more attractive to their partners.  While some connotations of red are socio-cultural, we find many shades of red in the animal world, from […]

May 22

What is our appetite for the colour Red? [ Seeing Red: Part 1]

“I love bright red drinks, don’t you? They taste twice as good as any other color.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables   What is our appetite for the colour Red?    From an evolutionary perspective, the colour red is believed to excite and engage our eyes because it was a beneficial evolutionary-adaptation for a […]