"unexpected red theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-unexpected red theory.wav
Etymology: First gained popularity on the social media platform TikTok in January 2024. Coined by Taylor Migliazzo Simon in early 2024. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unexpected red theory (uncountable)
  1. (social media, design, fashion, neologism) A trend in interior design based on the idea that any room will appear more attractive if one adds a red item or feature to it, especially if the red item appears unusual or mismatches the other colors in the room. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Design, Fashion, Social media
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