Furious debate over ‘yellow pillows’ rages online: ‘Disgusting’ or ‘magic?’

Some people have blankies that have turned to tatters over the years, others have a childhood stuffed animal they can’t bear to part with.

Then, there are a select few who favor their trusty — and crusty — yellow pillow, a pillow so overused and under-washed that its color has soured to the unsightly hue, yet is still a dream to sleep on.

Cam Thomson, a brave social media user, dared to air out his own dirty laundry, revealing that his girlfriend was “mad” at him because he unearthed “The Yellow Pillow.”

“Fellas, I’m sure you all know that this thing is magic,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, this weekend, along with a stock image of stained bedding.

“It’s not my fault the pillow is yellow and bestows upon me the most peaceful slumber,” he added later in the thread.

His bold admission unlocked a cascade of confessions from fellow yellow-pillow devotees, some of whom shared images of their own tainted pillows.

“Part of being a man is using the same pillow since the age of 10 and never washing it,” wrote one yellow pillow apologist.

“I got rid of my yellow pillows maybe a year ago and I legit haven’t rested comfortably since,” agreed another.

“Seasoned, like a cast iron pan,” quipped someone else.

“WHY DOES EVERY SINGLE MAN OWN THESE,” exclaimed one dismayed user.

Meanwhile, others joined the chorus of critiques calling the yellow pillows “disgusting” and chiding their owners for not using pillow protectors or tossing the cushions when the shelf life was surpassed.

But for Thomsen, the discoloration isn’t revolting —  it’s merely “a sign of a well-loved item.”

“I’ve tucked it away into storage,” he told NBC News. “I don’t think I can bring myself to throw it out.”

Despite the restorative slumber the tarnished fabric brings to avid sleepyheads, the online disparagers might have a point.

The yellowing pillow is a sign of aging and a build-up of moisture from sweat, oil, lotions and drool, even going to bed with wet hair can cause discoloration.

While not necessarily dangerous to sleep on, mild staining can trigger allergies if mildew or fungus are allowed to fester, which can create a pungent odor — a sign that it’s time to buy a replacement.

Diligently using a pillowcase, even with a protector underneath, can slow the aging process of a pillow, but won’t necessarily prevent it altogether.

In fact, experts advise replacing pillows every year or two for optimal sleep health — generationally transcendent yellow pillows be damned.

But if you can’t split from your beloved pillow, mattress expert Rebecca Swain from Winstons Beds told Yahoo News that cleaning bedding with white vinegar or limes can prevent bacteria and mold, which can trigger acne or rashes