{"id":24552,"title":"An Enigmatic Encounter - The Story of the Hideous Blow","description":"New York 2010.  A sophisticated Manhattan cocktail bar on 42nd Street.  Mr Hideous sitting at the bar on a tall stool enjoying a Tequila Sunrise with crushed ice and a slice of Spanish orange","content":"<h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/enuityihwk6vowwtveovckxja9w5t8v60uvbvgenolci8khg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"enuityihwk6vowwtveovckxja9w5t8v60uvbvgenolci8khg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>The Enigmatic Encounter: <\/h2><h3>A Night in Manhattan<\/h3><p>New York, 2010. A chic Manhattan cocktail bar on 42nd Street, filled with the gentle hum of conversations, the soft notes of piano music, and a haze of cigarette smoke. Mr. Hideous, our enigmatic protagonist, sits at the bar enjoying a Tequila Sunrise, complete with crushed ice and a slice of Spanish orange.<\/p><p>The bartender, a man with a perpetual five o'clock shadow and a bowtie that seemed to be from a bygone era, was wiping down the bar. He nods at Mr. Hideous. \"<em>Same old, same old?<\/em>\" he asks.<\/p><p>Mr. Hideous nods, taking a sip of his drink. \"<em>Yep, nothing changes, Jimmy<\/em>.\"<\/p><p>Suddenly, the door swings open, and in walks a blonde-haired glamour-puss, her presence announced by a waft of intoxicating perfume\u2014jasmine, sandalwood, ylang-ylang\u2014a fragrance as unforgettable as she is.  Mr Hideous is considered a connoisseur of perfumery, but even he did not recognise the striking heady aroma. The room seems to pause as she enters, every head turning to take in her striking appearance. Wearing large stylish sunglasses, scarlet red lipstick, and matching 4-inch heels, she strides confidently to the stool next to Mr. Hideous and caused him an immediate frisson throughout his soul.<\/p><h3>Keep \u2018em Coming<\/h3><p>\"<em>What a day<\/em>,\" she sighs, her voice like honey.<\/p><p>\"<em>Absolutely hideous<\/em>,\" he replies, still not turning to look at her, but a slight smile plays on his lips.<\/p><p>\"<em>Nice hat<\/em>,\" she notes, her tone playful.<\/p><p>\"<em>Nice shades<\/em>,\" he counters, his curiosity piqued.<\/p><p>She waves to the bartender. \"Martini on the rocks,\" she orders. The bartender moves swiftly, and within moments, her drink is in front of her. She takes it, downs it in a single, elegant gulp, and slams the glass back onto the bar.<\/p><p>\u201c<em>Impressive<\/em>\u201d says Mr Hideous. \u201cSame again?\u201d<\/p><p>\u201c<em>Mmmmm, how about some tequila?<\/em>\u201d she says.<\/p><p>\"<em>Two tequilas Jimmy - and keep them coming<\/em>\u201d instructs Mr Hideous<\/p><h3><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/sk5ut92yt4ynwvuglu8jr5ekab6cdxsqp6whci8lhrbcr5rv.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"sk5ut92yt4ynwvuglu8jr5ekab6cdxsqp6whci8lhrbcr5rv.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Intimacy, Connection &amp; Kittens<\/h3><p>Two hours later, Mr Hideous and the mystery lady had consumed several shots and spirits. A flirtatious and philosophical conversation had also taken place. They exchanged thoughts on life, the universe and everything in between. From psychology to kittens, from visualisation to shoes, from music to interior design.<\/p><p>Despite their long and involved chat, interluded with the alcohol, neither of them revealed many details as far as personal circumstances were concerned. After two hours with no awkward silences, none of them knew if either were romantically attached or had children. Those subjects had never revealed themselves, which made it all the more intriguing. After one final Tequila, she stands, thanks Jimmy the bartender and picks up her bag. \u201c<em>This has been\u2026\u2026\u2026..intriguing<\/em>\u201d she says smiling. \u201c<em>Maybe our paths will cross again<\/em>\u201d<\/p><h2>The Blow<\/h2><p>She leans in closer, her perfume enveloping him. \"<em>Thank you for everything<\/em>\u201d she whispers, her voice barely audible over the soft murmur of the bar. With a dramatic flourish, she stands, her heels clicking against the polished floor as she heads towards the door.<\/p><p>Mr. Hideous watches her go, something compelling him to break his usual cool demeanor. \"<em>Your name<\/em>?\" he calls after her.<\/p><p>She pauses at the door, turning slowly. Her violet-blue eyes peek over her oversized sunglasses, and she pouts her lips, blowing him the most sensual kiss in the history of mankind.<\/p><p>\"<em>Just call me Blow<\/em>.\" And with that, she vanishes into the night.<\/p><p>The bartender chuckles. \"<em>Well, Mr. Hideous, looks like you have an adventure ahead of you.. maybe some things DO change!\"<\/em><\/p><p>Mr. Hideous finishes his Tequila Sunrise and stands, straightening his hat. \"<em>I suppose they do, Jimmy. I suppose they do.\" <\/em>He leaves a tip on the bar, gives a nod to the bartender, and steps out into the bustling New York night, ready for whatever the evening had in store.<\/p><h3>The Design<\/h3><p>There you have the tale behind the \"Hideous Blow.\" An unexpected meeting, a mysterious woman, and a promise of an adventure under the city lights. The design is available in a woman\u2019s t-shirt or the Hideous Blow-Hood, both in soft organic cotton.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/hideous-blow-hood\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Hideous Blow-Hood<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/hideous-blow\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Hideous Blow T-shirt<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/hya5Dl371IjNWmkO77cOAyd9E8b2ar1gFzSkrs9YOcqKzDzz.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Blow organic cotton t-shirt\" title=\"Hideous Blow organic cotton t-shirt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/v91oe6u6qa4hqd87lskipkgahgjvw2jllvxv2hqp1vjjnoxd.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Blow-hood organic hoodie\" title=\"Hideous Blow-hood organic hoodie\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/8q1mmccm8fnxtn9bfdrefygzjkpbsnfntfcqyq2i8zytfi1z.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Blow-hood organic hoodie\" title=\"Hideous Blow-hood organic hoodie\" \/>Support UK ethical fashion.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/collection\/all-things-hideous\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Full Hideous range<\/u><\/a><\/p>","urlTitle":"the-hideous-blow","url":"\/blog\/the-hideous-blow\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/the-hideous-blow\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/mrhideous.com\/blog\/the-hideous-blow\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1675470258,"updatedAt":1720902466,"publishedAt":1720902465,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":1447,"name":"Hideous"},"tags":[{"id":301,"code":"ethical-fashion-u-k","name":"EthicalFashionUK","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/ethical-fashion-u-k\/"},{"id":653,"code":"stories","name":"Stories","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/stories\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8pdzfycngos1l0lay8dtigslsuwjweqilypsoc7gprsnd1jc.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8pdzfycngos1l0lay8dtigslsuwjweqilypsoc7gprsnd1jc.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8pdzfycngos1l0lay8dtigslsuwjweqilypsoc7gprsnd1jc.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":1228,"title":"Hideous Beginnings","url":"\/blog\/hideous-beginnings\/","urlTitle":"hideous-beginnings","division":1447,"description":"This is the story of how and why the Hideous brand was born.  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