escargot
Disciple of Marduk
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To return to one aspect of the original post: years ago when I worked in an office, one of my co-workers, a very beautiful young woman with a lovely personality, was distressed at how she looked in the mirror one day. There was a nasty looking crease next to her eyebrow, which made her look mean and tired. It didn't show to look directly at her, but all she could see was her reflection. It was a visual lie that made her feel rather bad. This taught me that ladies' room mirrors can be evil objects that undermine women's self esteem by providing a reflection that appears unhealthy and unpleasant. Perhaps. Red Steel, your mirror was made in the same factory, and is infused with malevolent intentions to undermine your self-esteem.
A more Fortean approach would be to investigate why/how mirrors emphasize such irregularities of light without making the whole image seem distorted.
Or maybe there is some life sapping interaction between fluorescent lights and reflective surfaces?)
Years ago a neighbour had a mirror beside the front door which showed my weathered fizzog in a flattering manner. I always lingered for a moment to admire myself in it. Maybe it was the light, I dunno, but I loved that mirror!
OTOH when my sister said 'Women in our family start going great at 30!' I snorted and said 'Pfft, I'M 30 and I'M not grey!' and looked in HER mirror and saw GREY HAIRS. How very rude of it.