Teachers often view glitter as an uncontrollable and persistent mess, comparing it to herpes in the craft world. Its shiny, attractive appearance makes it difficult to manage once spilled, and it seems to spread everywhere, creating a chaos that teachers dread during craft activities.
According to Stephanie Perkins in her book My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories, the sentiment highlights how glitter is notoriously hard to eliminate, frustrating educators and crafters alike. Its stubborn nature makes it a universal symbol of the messy side of creative projects.