‘Souvenirs’, the pretentious way in which ‘souvenir’ objects are known They are bought both for the sake of accumulation and to prove that one has actually been to a place or to bring a small gift to a loved one, and they are already one of the pillars of the tourist economy. Along with numismatics or philately, they are one of the great vices of small collectors: thimbles, fridge magnets, bracelets… They come in all shapes and sizes.
There are from the simplest and most effective, such as boxes with typical desserts from the region, to more extravagant ones.Why not buy a replica of a Templar sword or a ‘miniature’ wall of Avila carved from three kilos of granite? Some souvenirs can be more cumbersome and uncomfortable, and not all airports in the world allow them to be carried around.
A safe bet, and one that most people always appreciate, are fridge magnets. Small, comfortable and decorative pieces (although some may be too ostentatious) that are already a tradition in many Spanish homes. It is rare to find a refrigerator that does not have at least four or five of these souvenirs in the shape of the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye or a poster that says ‘I was in Formentera and I remembered my grandmother’.
As for utility, except for those that have a bottle opener attached, socks with drawings of paellas or Iberian hams will always be more useful, but that’s just Souvenir fridge magnets are almost an institution in SpainIn the old refrigerators, you could put forty of these and nothing would happen, but With some newer and more complicated models, the magnets could even completely ruin the appliance..
The danger of placing magnets on the refrigerator door
Refrigerator casings, which until a few years ago were mostly made of plastic, They are the perfect place to put both notes with important things to remember and souvenir images of countries we visit. us or a loved one. The old ones were almost all compatible, but With the advancement of technology, many refrigerators are either not made of materials to which metal can be glued, or they can be damaged if we place them.
There is an urban legend surrounding these magnets that claims that placing many of them on the refrigerator door will cause it to use more energy.. Of course, it is nothing more than a myth, since The magnetic fields that these souvenirs are capable of generating are practically negligible.However, although they do not consume more electricity, they can damage some functions of the appliance.
In some very new models, which have touch screens, electronic ice dispensers or small televisions, they can cause havoc. Especially if they are placed in large numbers, since Even if they have very little magnetic force, the fragile electronic components of these accessories could be damaged. or present errors in its operation.
Everything, without moderation, is bad, and even more so when it comes to the most complex and delicate modern home automation. Before buying a new refrigerator, if you want to fill it with souvenir magnets, it is essential to ask in the store where you bought it. or, failing that, pay close attention to the instruction manual and the risks of use. If you have a refrigerator with many screens and external controls, it is best to store these magnets somewhere else to avoid possible problems. Nowadays, Display frames with metal walls are available for sale, ideal for placing our beloved ‘memories’ inside and keeping them safe..