Did you know there’s a Yellow Ribbon Program for military veterans to pay for college? It’s a ribbon you can’t tie, but it still helps people come home to a better life.
What Does A Yellow Ribbon Mean Military at Cameron Maughan blog
Also, the original song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” was almost a flop. The record label hated it. One radio DJ played it as a joke, and listeners went wild. A joke started a cultural obsession.
And here’s a final weird one: In the 19th century, women wore yellow ribbons to signify they were engaged. Not waiting for a prisoner. Just engaged. Very different vibes.
