Ever notice how Mercury in retrograde seems to perfectly mirror the chaos of debating cultural dress codes like the dupatta? Here I am, caught in that cosmic mess, wondering if pronunciation should even matter when our homelands are grappling with real upheaval. Honestly, after countless rounds of the same tired arguments, my brain throws up its hands, muttering, “Fine, screw it. You win. Wear whatever you want.” But beneath this exhaustion lies a reluctant knowing—I’ve seen this story play out before, and it’s never just about fabric or fancy words. So, if you’re feeling the weight of it all too, maybe it’s time to step back, breathe, and ask: how much energy should we really spend on what’s worn versus what’s endured? LEARN MORE.
As for me, I am of the camp that if you can’t pronounce dupatta, there’s no reason that you should be wearing one. However, I can’t even bring myself to care that much. We really have bigger issues to focus on as a community right now. Have you seen the turmoil that our countries are going through back home? What I’m feeling is exhaustion. After years of the same arguments getting hashed out over and over again, my gut response is just fine, screw it. You win. Wear whatever you want. But I’m also exhausted because I know exactly how this is going to end.