The Sheet Just Hit the Fan

A viral tweet from a millennial woman has sparked a debate about, of all things, bed linens. Millennials* have been accused of killing off all kinds of things , including doorbells (because texting) and beer (in favor of wine and weed). Tweeter JesseLynn, a recent college grad has thrown down the gauntlet, laying claim to her generation’s cultural omnipotence, by declaring her cohort has killed off the top sheet. Yes, that smooth, flat rectangle of Egyptian cotton or percale that goes between you and your blanket or comforter has been deemed superfluous. It’s reminiscent of my college sweetheart (now my husband) who eschewed all sheets until I began to, ahem , stay over, and insisted upon a properly made bed. Never mind that the faded brown sheets, with a matching comforter, were a vestige from boyhood. They sported giraffes and zebras, so I dubbed them the “jungle sheets.” Maybe it’s a decent life hack. Millennials are a long way from menopau...