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Do You Turn on the Big Light? (nymag.com)
submitted 5 months ago by homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world to c/usa@midwest.social
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I will never turn on the “Big Light.” The term has become shorthand for any overhead, flush-mounted light — especially a boob light, especially one with a glaring, cool, too-bright tone. I’m not the only one — as Luke Winkie reported for Slate, the Big Light is polarizing, and it’s become a source of domestic discord between partners and roommates, some of whom see turning on the Big Light as an act of war.

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[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Either the big lights don't work at all (living room, bedroom) or they are the only lights (computer room, kitchen). I do like overhead lights in the kitchen, just for being able to see what I'm cooking and cleanliness.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Can't argue with that. But diffused lighting can be bright, it doesn't have to be a billion candlewatt spotlight directly overhead. Can lights are just cheap and look shiny in the for sale listings.