Why Do We Cut Ribbons With Giant Pairs of Scissors?

Ribbon cuttings often involve comically huge pairs of scissors. This is a common phenomenon, but it's worth asking: Why?
Ribbon cuttings often involve comically huge pairs of scissors. This is a common phenomenon, but it's worth asking: Why?

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