The Humorous Journey of Becoming the “Evil Laurel”

I was hunting online for laurel leaf pins. You know, the kind you can gift to a Laurel candidate during a vigil conversation with them. Just a little token, a quiet nod, a “you’ve got this” in shiny metal form.

While browsing, I chuckled to myself and thought, “Wouldn’t it be hilarious if I got a reputation as the Evil Laurel?” Not because I’m actually evil—please! I was trying to channel something similar to the “Attack Laurel.” However, I blanked on the exact blog name. I researched it and typed in “Evil Laurel” instead. To my surprise, my browser delivered the right site anyway.

In the spirit of this new ‘Evil 2.0’ vibe, I decided it was time to up my event headwear, too. So, I searched for a laurel wreath for my hair—something a little edgier. If I was going to joke about being the “Evil Laurel,” I might as well look the part.

Amazingly, when the pins arrived they came with a surprise. Tucked in the packaging was a bonus pin… stained a dramatic red. And the plastic bag holding the whole lot? Labeled, I kid you not, “Evil Laurel.”

I never typed that phrase in my order. Not once.

So now I have a crimson-streaked mystery pin and official packaging to match my new imaginary title. It gave me more giggles than I expected—and let’s be honest, a few extra giggles are always a good thing.