So, you think you can survive an entire day surrounded by only orange things? Well, buckle up, my friends, because I just took the “24 Hours of Orange” challenge, and spoiler alert: it’s more complicated than it sounds. This is not just about eating oranges. It’s a deep dive into the vibrant, zesty, and occasionally sticky world of everything orange. So, get ready to learn (and laugh) about how I fared!
1. Morning Routine: A Shocking Start!
It all began with my alarm clock — an orange one, of course. The plan? To kick off the day bright and early with a burst of citrusy goodness. But my orange phone (yes, it was a “necessary” part of the challenge) decided to prove that technology has a sense of humor. After hitting snooze three times, I eventually pulled myself out of bed and reached for my orange toothbrush. Guess what? It was too orange. The bristles? Super stiff, just like my willpower to finish the challenge.
Also, fun fact: brushing with an orange toothbrush doesn’t exactly make you feel more awake. But at least my teeth matched my bright future (pun intended).
2. Fashion Faux Pas: Dressing Up in Orange
Okay, let’s talk about the wardrobe. What do you do when you can’t wear anything but orange? Well, for starters, you dig through your closet and realize that, like most normal people, you own zero orange clothes. Panic mode sets in. But then, in a moment of brilliance, I grabbed a bright orange T-shirt and paired it with my orange socks. But the real kicker? My orange crocs. They’re comfy, but they might just be the fashion equivalent of a neon sign flashing, “I have no taste!”
In the end, I was a walking, talking traffic cone—bright, visible, and definitely not blending in. Shoutout to my neighbors for pretending they didn’t know me.
3. The Struggle of Orange Meals: A Fruit-Filled Frenzy
I’ll admit, I started the day with the best intentions. A nice breakfast of orange juice and an orange smoothie, right? I should’ve known better. The universe had other plans.
First off, orange juice wasn’t orange enough for me — I needed an entire orange orchard in liquid form to truly fulfill the challenge. Then came the smoothie debacle. Ever try blending an orange and a sweet potato? Spoiler alert: It’s not nearly as good as it sounds. But hey, it was orange. And I had to drink it because, you know, rules.
For lunch, I was feeling bold, so I grabbed an orange pepper and mixed it with some orange cheese and orange crackers. While this wasn’t the worst meal I’ve had, let me just say that my body felt slightly betrayed afterward. Orange food = good, but in mass quantities? Not so much.
4. The Snack Attack: Orange Overload!
I was fully committed by now, so I thought, “Why not have an afternoon snack?” A bowl of orange carrots! Another bowl of orange cheese puffs! The highlight, however, was when I went to grab a handful of orange gummies, only to realize halfway through chewing that they might technically be a choking hazard due to their excessive stickiness. Oops.
It didn’t take long before I was basically an orange connoisseur. From orange jelly beans to orange flavored chips (yes, they exist), my taste buds had never been this confused.
5. The Orange Glow-Up: A Beauty Break
By this point, I was starting to get tired of looking and tasting like I’d been dipped in a giant pumpkin. But don’t worry—I had a plan. I decided to pamper myself with some orange face masks. Spoiler: They didn’t make my skin glow like a pumpkin princess. But they definitely gave me a radiant orange hue that lasted for hours. (And made me smell like an autumn candle. Who knew?)
Even my orange nail polish was testing my patience. The struggle to apply a perfectly smooth coat of orange polish was real. My nails are now the color of a traffic cone that was hit by a snowstorm.
6. The Conclusion: Orange, You Glad It’s Over?
After 24 hours of nothing but orange, I was ready for a change. To say I felt “citrus-charged” would be an understatement. I had a newfound respect for the color, but I also had the urge to never see another orange again in my life. I dreamt of purple things. Blue things. Anything that wasn’t orange!
Would I recommend this challenge to anyone? Sure, if you want to test your patience and eat your weight in orange snacks, give it a try. But be warned: it’s not all sunshine and citrus. By hour 18, I started questioning my life choices while rubbing orange hand lotion on my already sticky hands.
Takeaways?
- Orange everything is not as fun as it sounds. Maybe it’s great for a day, but not for a lifetime.
- Don’t try to wear all orange at once. Your fashion game will definitely go out the window.
- Your body might revolt from too much citrus. There’s only so much orange food a person can handle in 24 hours.
So, if you’re still feeling adventurous, I challenge YOU to do this, and let me know how it goes. I’m going to go back to my normal color palette… and probably scrub away the last traces of orange. 🧡
Until next time, stay orange! (Just kidding… Please don’t.)
— Pari ✨
