Pop Goes The Wrist

[r3port3r66]

Hear that folks...?! That's the sound of Americans embracing a new fad. That other sound you hear is the cash register laughing at those of us who fell for it.

Originally in yellow, and sold for the main purpose of raising money for cancer awareness, small rubber wristbands have conquered the American public and everyone seems to want one.

These half-inch wide soft rubber wristbands now come in every color imaginable. They usually have a single word engraved in the plastic that's meant to be inspirational; "Wisdom", "Happiness" or "Joy". You can buy them at any major department store, but if you don't care to brave the mall, head down to your local gas station and scan their selection. For those of you who have children in school, wait, because the fundraiser next year will include this very band with the school color and name.

Generally these items are sold for $1.00 and come in a beautiful cellaphane pouch.

So, did anyone besides me buy one? What color? What's it say?

[LordSlaytan]

Honestly, Timmy...I never heard of 'em.

You need to quit hanging around bistros so often. ;)

[r3port3r66]

Bri', you have escaped the grip of pop culture once again! But be warned, my friend, it will hunt you down and literally extract a dollar from your wallet! :)

[Caitlyn]

I've seen them around but have never bought one… and probably never will... :nope:

[Tacitus]

I'm wearing a wristband to protest against the plethora of wristbands I see.

It's got studs on...

[LordSlaytan]

Bri', you have escaped the grip of pop culture once again! But be warned, my friend, it will hunt you down and literally extract a dollar from your wallet! :)Word.

[Equilibrium]

I have had mine since they first come out i have a yellow Livestrong and a Green SAVE DARFUR....

[blibblobblib]

I have a pink one for Breast cancer
A blue one for Beat Bullying
A white one for End Poverty
a yellow one for Cancer,
and a black and pink one that i made out of old socks :)

.....

I'm a rubber wristband whore :(

[Darth Stujitzu]

I originally bought the first Livestrong Yellow band, because it was for a good cause and was endorsed by Lance Armstrong who is someone I admire.
I also own the anti-racist White and Black bands interlinked(again by Nike) because its something I believe in, and have also recently bought the White -Make poverty history band, again something I whole-heartadly support.
I only wear the Yellow Livestrong band, but I'm annoyed at bogus traders cahing in on this trend with meaningless and pointless imitations. None of their money goes to any charity, I would like to see shops boycott them for this reason.

[Darth Stujitzu]

I have a pink one for Breast cancer
A blue one for Beat Bullying
A white one for End Poverty
a yellow one for Cancer,
and a black and pink one that i made out of old socks :)

.....

I'm a rubber wristband whore :(


Sound like my type of girl!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrlllll :randy:

[blibblobblib]

Slay, Whats your avatar from?

Ooopsy...
Sound like my type of girl!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrlllll :randy:
YOU dirty dirty boy! :blush:

[susan]

i have a pink one for breast cancer
a yellow one for cancer
a blue one for diabetes
and a orange one for tsunami relief (it was a fundraiser for one of my coworker's kids)

and yes i've seen the ones that you were talkng about and some for reading...

[Darth Stujitzu]

Slay, Whats your avatar from?

Ooopsy...

YOU dirty dirty boy! :blush:


You love it!!!
Spank me, I've been a very naughty boy!!! :devil:
All I'm wearing is my wristbands! Sorry, totally uncalled for, that's a mental image nobody wants. :scream:

[blibblobblib]

You love it!!!
Spank me, I've been a very naughty boy!!! :devil:
:eek:



:drevil:

I'll ping each of my little rubber bands at your red raw bum bum!

ping...Ping!....PING!!

Now your cheekies are as blue as my beat bullying band!

[Darth Stujitzu]

:eek:



:drevil:

I'll ping each of my little rubber bands at your red raw bum bum!

ping...Ping!....PING!!

Now your cheekies are as blue as my beat bullying band!

I'm Scottish, my cheeks will always be blue, even 4 months soaking up the sun in Australia did nothing for my pasty tones.
But hey, if you still want to ping those bands..... bring it on baby! Do I make you horny...rrrrrrrrrrrr. :randy:

[blibblobblib]

Och Hi Danoo!



Thats Scottish right?

[Sinny McGuffins]

WARNING: This thread may contain raw spankage.

[blibblobblib]

i HAVE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE.

[Darth Stujitzu]

i HAVE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE.


Yeah that's what they all say, you're my bitch now, who's your Daddy??? Sorry, wrong forum again! Really I'm nice and cuddly, just watch your jumper doesn't snag on my nipple-clamps.
Need sleep, must take pills, make the bad thoughts go away!!! :eek:

[LordSlaytan]

You are aware, Darth...that Blibby is a man, yes?

Blibby, my avatar is Klaus Kinski from Fitzcarraldo.

[Darth Stujitzu]

You are aware, Darth...that Blibby is a man, yes? :nope:

Blibby, my avatar is Klaus Kinski from Fitzcarraldo.


Thanks Slay, kinda feel like Luke when Vader reveals his true identity! Noooooooooooooooooo! :eek:
I'm definetly off for a shower now, wait is that the theme tune to the Crying Game in the background. :sick:

[The Taxi Driver]

well instead of adding to thie "porn" thread ;)

i had the yellow Live Strong band when they frst became popular and wore it for a few months and now its up in my room somewhere

[SamsoniteDelilah]

Well, this thread took an unexpectedly hilarious turn. :rotfl:

I was given a blue bracelet for donating some of my jewelry to the Children's Tumor Foundation. It says "Solve the NF puzzle... CTF.org" I think NF is neuro-fibromyalgia.

[SpoOkY]

.....I have a coke slap band.....but I lost it :( ....we never get fads much in Australia, well not interesting ones anyway. We get quite a few clothing fads which don't affect me much due to my Uni Bum status :p . Sounds fun though. I hope they migrate over somehow, maybe in the winter.

[SamsoniteDelilah]

.....I have a coke slap band.....but I lost it :( ....we never get fads much in Australia, well not interesting ones anyway. We get quite a few clothing fads which don't affect me much due to my Uni Bum status :p . Sounds fun though. I hope they migrate over somehow, maybe in the winter.
Winter would be the best time, as I've recently learned they're a bit sweaty in summer. : /

[blibblobblib]

Thanks Slay, kinda feel like Luke when Vader reveals his true identity! Noooooooooooooooooo! :eek:
I'm definetly off for a shower now, wait is that the theme tune to the Crying Game in the background. :sick:
I...I thought....I thought you knew? This doesn't change anything...does it?
You are aware, Darth...that Blibby is a man, yes?
GOD YOUR SO JEALOUS! YOU RUIN EVERYTHiNG!




So Darth...how about those rubber bands ay? :randy:

Ping....PING! ;)

[Austruck]

My son has a yellow one (I think it's for the Pirates or the Steelers, though! Ask Yoda!). And my mom has a pink one for breast cancer, which she JUST recently BEAT the crap out of and is DONE with treatments and feeling great! (We celebrated her graduation from radiation yesterday ... and Yoda's brother wanted to know if the radiation gave her "super powers"!).

I currently don't have any, but if I find one with a cause I firmly believe in -- that isn't obvious ... I mean, is anyone FOR poverty or cancer? -- I'd buy one.

[Darth Stujitzu]

I...I thought....I thought you knew? This doesn't change anything...does it?

GOD YOUR SO JEALOUS! YOU RUIN EVERYTHiNG!




So Darth...how about those rubber bands ay? :randy:

Ping....PING! ;)



Always and NEVER!!!
No more internet flirting for me, and that includes you Slay! :blush:

[blibblobblib]

And my mom has a pink one for breast cancer, which she JUST recently BEAT the crap out of and is DONE with treatments and feeling great! We celebrated her graduation from radiation yesterday ...
Thats super! Congrats to your family and Yods :yup:
Always and NEVER!!!
No more internet flirting for me...
But...for one single moment there i glimpsed my future, happy, love-filled...and now it's gone....GONE!! DASHED ON THE ROCKS OF YOUR IGNORANCE!!!! :bawling:

*Runs off screaming*

[Darth Stujitzu]

Thats super! Congrats to your family and Yods :yup:

But...for one single moment there i glimpsed my future, happy, love-filled...and now it's gone....GONE!! DASHED ON THE ROCKS OF YOUR IGNORANCE!!!! :bawling:

*Runs off screaming*


Like my love filling, it wouldn't last very long!!! :randy:
Besides Slay was soooooooooooooo jealous! :yup:
You leave my rocks alone, I'm not that type of boy! :nope:
Cheapskate, no flowers, no chocolates, just straight for the wam bam thank you mam, the age of romance is definetly dead. :bawling:
I've definetly watched too many Carry On films and Benny Hill as a kid!!!!