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[adamy]

I never understood the obsession in regards to making your bed each morning. You're just gonna mess it up again at night.

Do you make your bed every morning? If so, why?

 

[AzerPhire]

Feels good getting into a freshly made bed rather than a pile of messy blankets.

 

[strafer]

I usually drag all my stuff out to the balcone and let the stuff cool off.

 

[xxracerxx]

Feels good getting into a freshly made bed rather than a pile of messy blankets.

This right here. Plus I like my bedroom to look nice and not like a high schooler's room.

 

[The Kree]

There is no point.

 

[antibolo]

I do it when I have guests over, or when I am going away from home for a few days.

 

[cirrhosis]

no one's gonna see it except me so I don't bother with it in the morning

I do fold the comforter though

 

[v1lla21]

Same thing with showers tbh. I'm just gonna sweat tomorrow so why I gotta shower today? Conserve water people. Earf is dyin💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

 

[____]

I do it when I have guests over, or when I am going away from home for a few days.

This is spot on.

 

[notworksafe]

what's the point of showering? you're just gonna get dirty again anyway.
what's the point of ironing your clothes? you're just gonna get them wrinkled again anyway.
what's the point of eating good food? it's just going to turn into shit anyway.

 

[entremet]

Looks horrible if not made. Aesthetics matter, OP.

 

[adamy]

Same thing with showers tbh. I'm just gonna sweat tomorrow so why I gotta shower today? Conserve water people. Earf is dyin💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

You realize making your bed doesn't actually clean the bed, right?

I'd hate to smell your sheets

 

[NexusGamer]

it sounds weird, but i don't want dust/pet hair/whatever to be collecting on the sheets/pillows all day that i will later roll around in

 

[Eumi]

You get a made bed. It looks nicer.

 

[brianmcdoogle]

what's the point of wiping if you're going to go to the bathroom again.

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

Discipline.

 

[jm89]

I'm not a caveman

 

[Muppet of a Man]

Even distribution over the surface of the bed mostly (besides humans' need for order and aesthetics indicative of order).

 

[CambriaRising]

Feels good getting into a freshly made bed rather than a pile of messy blankets.

Pretty much the reason I do it. If you don't want to, that's fine.

 

[davepoobond]

Looks horrible if not made. Aesthetics matter, OP.

i thought the whole thing recently was not caring about what other people think

if people judge you for not making your bed then screw them, right?

 

[Earthbound64]

no one's gonna see it except me so I don't bother with it in the morning

And with that attitude, that's all who will ever see it.
(Kidding)

 

[John Kowalski]

I prefer a messy bed and if necessary i'll do it before sleep instead.

 

[DrkSage]

I only make the bed when I have guest over or when I clean my room every week end

Same thing with showers tbh. I'm just gonna sweat tomorrow so why I gotta shower today? Conserve water people. Earf is dyin💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

what's the point of showering? you're just gonna get dirty again anyway.
what's the point of ironing your clothes? you're just gonna get them wrinkled again anyway.
what's the point of eating good food? it's just going to turn into shit anyway.

Not the same thing.. but ok 👌🏻

 

[antibolo]

So many stupid analogies in here. Not making one's bed daily doesn't mean never cleaning the sheets. Come on now.

 

[killer rin]

It only takes 2 seconds to do, and by doing it immediately your bed is ready for the next use. So there is no reason to not do it.

 

[andythinkpad]

Me and my wife don't make beds. We just wash bedding from time to time. We are not in the boot camp.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Tidy bed, tidy mind innit.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

what's the point of showering? you're just gonna get dirty again anyway.
what's the point of ironing your clothes? you're just gonna get them wrinkled again anyway.
what's the point of eating good food? it's just going to turn into shit anyway.

Who taught you how to make analogies? These are awful

 

[Budi]

It blows my mind that people here are equating not making your bed with actual unsanitary things. What the hell people? How dumb can you be.

 

[Paracelsus]

I've been woken up by the crumpled mattress cover rubbing on my feet.

 

[Not Spaceghost]

Well it makes me happy because my room gets to look organized and jumping into bed at the end of the day feels better.

 

[FinKL]

The correct answer is the appeal.

When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?

1)

2)

I personally don't make my bed, but absolutely love staying at hotels knowing my bed looks so appealing to jump into at night.

 

[norm9]

I don't bother. Nobody looking at my crusty sheets but me anyways.

 

[MattKeil]

Whole lotta people equating "making bed" with "basic cleanliness" for some reason. Making the bed doesn't make it any cleaner, folks, it's not the same as putting the sheets in the washing machine. And in fact a made bed is a better breeding ground for dust mites, so leaving it unmade is healthier for people with asthma or sensitivity to dust mites.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

It takes less than 30 seconds to get up and straighten the sheets and pillows. That's why I do it.

 

[DrkSage]

It only takes 2 seconds to do, and by doing it immediately you don't have to worry about it later.

I never have to worry if I never plan on doing it

 

[cyborgnumberblue]

It only takes 2 seconds to do, and by doing it immediately your bed is ready for the next use. So there is no reason to not do it.

Wouldn't it be readier if you didn't make it, since you would need to essentially unmake it to get in?

 

[v1lla21]

You realize making your bed doesn't actually clean the bed, right?

I'd hate to smell your sheets

Just give em a shake or two and they good as new. Top em off with febreeze.

I only make my bed on weekends or if there will be visit.

 

[UberLevi]

It feels nice to come back from work in the afternoon and have a nice, made bed to fall into in the afternoon. Plus, it just requires straightening a blanket and some pillows. I get stressed when my personal space is too cluttered or unkempt.

 

[Phu]

I used to make my bed all the time growing up but I haven't really done it in forever. The only time my bed is 'made' is right after I put new/clean sheets on.

 

[Skux]

Because living in a tidy environment has value.

 

[Ashodin]

Whole lotta people equating "making bed" with "basic cleanliness" for some reason. Making the bed doesn't make it any cleaner, folks, it's not the same as putting the sheets in the washing machine. And in fact a made bed is a better breeding ground for dust mites, so leaving it unmade is healthier for people with asthma or sensitivity to dust mites.

This. Dust mites ya'll

 

[xxracerxx]

Whole lotta people equating "making bed" with "basic cleanliness" for some reason. Making the bed doesn't make it any cleaner, folks, it's not the same as putting the sheets in the washing machine. And in fact a made bed is a better breeding ground for dust mites, so leaving it unmade is healthier for people with asthma or sensitivity to dust mites.

Interesting...don't care, like a made bed. Plus, I leave the sheets thrown off for a few hours before I make it, so I am a okay on not causing a breeding ground.

"There are generally two types of people in this world - those who can't start the day without a freshly made bed, and the rest of us, who don't really get the point of fixing all your sheets nicely just to mess everything up again in 18 hours. Those in the latter group, rejoice, because science has found that a messy bed might actually be better for your health.

That's because dust mites - the little microscopic critters that trigger asthma and allergies in some people - thrive in the humid, warm conditions of a neatly made bed, but dry out when the blankets are left thrown off.

If you just ran to your bedroom and ripped the doona off in disgust, don't panic. Dust mites are a natural part of our lives, and right now there are probably around 1.5 million of them living in your bed, feasting on your old skin cells. That's pretty gross, but for most of us it's not really an issue, as we'll never notice our tiny cohabitors."

- http://www.sciencealert.com/making-...-easier-for-dust-mites-to-breed-science-finds

 

[Budi]

The correct answer is the appeal.

When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?

Not gonna lie, the second one looks comfier. Looks like I can just dive in and relax.

 

[ReAxion]

cover the pee spots

 

[platakul]

Because you're mommy's good boy

 

[How About No]

Feels good getting into a freshly made bed rather than a pile of messy blankets.

I disagree. Plop that shit on, go in and tangle myself to sleep, so good.gif

 

[ThisGuy]

So I ain't gotta listen to complaints.

 

[SummitAve]

I've never done it, and don't understand it either.

 

[RecRoulette]

You live with people and don't want to look like a mess? If you live alone, as long as you can get in at night without too much trouble who cares.

Seeing how often folks wash their sheets probably reveals more

Same thing with showers tbh. I'm just gonna sweat tomorrow so why I gotta shower today? Conserve water people. Earf is dyin��������������

Well fuck that didn't take long.