Cushions

I put a cushion on my lap to protect my legs when the cat wants to come on my knee! I learnt the hard way

I once watched an interview on the tv with a cross dresser, and she said she needed the cushion to cuddle in order to hide her modesty as she hadn’t conquered the art of sitting ladylike just yet. It did suit her and it matched her attire quite nicely.

Yes, it irritates me too. It's usually done when somebody is sad - almost like a child with a favourite teddy. I don't know anyone who does it in real life.

I do not know anyone who does this in real life but suspect that soap stars do it to hide pregnancy bump or baby fat when they return to the show.

It's psychological. It's a method of 'distancing' one's self.

I am so glad you asked and answered this question, as it has been puzzling me for ages. I assumed it was being done mainly by teenagers who felt too old for their teddy!

I agree with both Katek and Goldengirl; hides the fat bits and protects said fat bits from cat claws!

I bought a lovely couple of cushions from Dunelm, called ‘teddy bear’ they do matching throws as well.Furry and teddy like, or cat like, I may have a go at snuggling one of them now.

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Something I find odd re cushions is when designers, in magazines say, ( do people in real life do this too?!) put layers of cushions on beds ?. We once stayed in a smart hotel where they had done this and it took ages to clear them all off! One extra pillow or cushion is great if you’re reading in bed, but 6 or 8? ?

I do it! It makes a good perch for the iPad too