During the disco decade earrings were predominantly sparkly, dramatic and huge. A spectacular sight and of spectacular weight. Whenever nobody was looking, men and women took off their heavy clippings to massage their tortured ear lobes. During these short breaks many clip-ons were misplaced or lost forever. That is why some people carried their clip containers with them at all times. For lack of one, some folks rigged card games or sacrificed family photos, which could both lead to family feuds.