Every European bridge over shimmering water is the perfect
setting for romantic movies and drunken backpackers having a chuck after too many
beers and pork knuckles.
Many of these bridges have been covered in hundreds of
love locks. Lovers write a message or their names on a pad lock and well, for
lack of a better word, “lock” it to the bridge. It started in churches back in
the ye’ olden days for people to show their eternal love for god.
The “trend” has started in Melbourne on the skipping girl bridge
across the Yarra, linking South gate to Flinders St Station. Although I think
it looks great and was bloody fun to photograph, I don’t think I’ll be placing
a lock any time soon. I’m part of the old school that believe love is so unique
and special that by doing something everyone else is doing actually discounts
your love.
It’s kind of like seeing a stunning old hand crafted side
board with beautiful grains in the wood with dints and imperfections, a one of
a kind piece. Then seeing a knock-off at Ikea for a quarter the price, but
knowing every uni student and single-bed-apartment will have the same one.
I’m sure every couple has a story behind why they put their
lock on the skipping girl bridge and maybe you have to hear their story to find
the unique romance. For me, going to the $2 shop to buy a lock and write in
white-out on it, isn’t my idea of modern romance. Art yes, but original no. Thoughts?
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