#silly lore

Bells! The types of bells that squeaks ( and rarely- squeakers. ) will wear either always or for formal events. Nobody knows when the tradition to celebrate or mark people with bells started- after all squeaks are a old species that covers the many galaxies with how durable they are.

Some other bells can be found but these are simply the most popular and notable. Nobody wears a bell for no reason as it's culturally not proper or recommended. Back in the day you would be fined for it! But nowadays it's much more lax.

Popular opinion on certain bells can be decided. Everybody can agree those who wear a catbell are heroic and have done something for the community. But occasionally they will be a prick for the higher ups, with how squeak society is horribly corrupt. And the wealthy view the catbell as a sort of warning or sign to mistrust.

The same but opposite will count for the cowbell. The cowbell is highly regarded as a sign of wealth and power and it is an honor to wear one. But because all the higher ups in society wear one, they have gained a reputation for corruption and cruelty.

Traditionally wearing a bell on the neck is the most used and well known. After all the most important of squeaks wear their bells like this! Many famous squeaks wore their bell in this style and it's become a marker of a squeak at all. Since squeak culture is a mixing pot something shared like this is well known.

On the hip. When an older squeak with a bell dies they will occasionally pass down their bell ( not always! When they request it is not, it instead a family event to melt it into some sort of tool. ) often a mourning practice. Whether it's worn by a child or a grieving spouse. Occasionally if the wearer of the passed down bell becomes a leader they will eventually wear it on their neck, which is a big honor to wear your parents bell in a highly respected style!

Jingle bells- since they are worn by younger children are styled creatively! Either worn like a " grape " or on a string and worn like a bracelet. But are never worn as a necklace as that's on the neck.