Charity wrist bands

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Originally Posted by ShlupQuack

They're nice if you're really supporting a cause, but if you're just wearing them to show you think it's a good idea to support that cause but all you've done for the cause is buy a little bracelet, then you're a fraud and you suck.

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Originally Posted by Alixsar

People who wear wristbands piss me off. People originally did it because they were donating to a charity and they would just get those things. And then people started doing it just because it was popular. The first group of people are liars because they're pretending that they give a crap about people with cancer, but they don't. People are way too eager to donate a dollar and then pat themselves on the back. Screw you, you could easily spare more than that but you didn't. I didn't either, but I don't go around wearing a badge that makes me people think I give a crap or that I'm such a compassionate guy. You could also volunteer at a hospital or something if you REALLY cared, but you won't because you're "too busy" or something like that. The second group of people piss me off because they can't think for themselves and they just go along with what's cool. And if you haven't seen anyone who wears those bracelets just because they're cool, trust me. I've taken classes with people like that. They also tend to shop at Abercrombie and Fitch, but that's a different angry rant. Some other time, perhaps.

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You both smurfing win.

As for me, if they've been a big thing here in the US I haven't seen them...bur eh, I am still in hell after all.

I wore a black one and a barbed wire one years ago before they were trendy or had anything to do with charity.

Funny first they were just bracelets, then they meant you were a freak/punk, then they had to do with a public school system sex ring, now they mean charity.I wonder whats next?

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Originally Posted by theundeadhero

I wonder whats next?

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People slit their wrists to show they're against suicide.

they're £4 here

they are worn to raise money and show you are aware of diseases or against poverty Bullying and Racism

they mayeb trends but it raises good money for charity

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Originally Posted by Lindy

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Originally Posted by theundeadhero

I wonder whats next?

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People slit their wrists to show they're against suicide.

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I can actually see that happening. =/

i wear the black n white one, stand up speak up! down with racism! fight teh powah!

No I don't have any. I don't do trends. Even if they are for charity.

These bands I think wrere meant to make poverty history or sumin
But people get them from nike saying stuff like 'Live Strong'
Ive got the anti racism one but dont wear it

just coz the charvas wear em doesnt mean you cant

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People who wear wristbands piss me off. People originally did it because they were donating to a charity and they would just get those things. And then people started doing it just because it was popular. The first group of people are liars because they're pretending that they give a crap about people with cancer, but they don't. People are way too eager to donate a dollar and then pat themselves on the back. Screw you, you could easily spare more than that but you didn't.

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I think its a rather smart marketing thing their applying to charity. ^^ Teens don't want to volunteer time, go on the charity walks, or do anything that requires any effort. So the come out with bracelets that teens will wear, then other teens will see them and tsay "wow, that looks cool. I want one. Where'd you get it?". Then everyone searches out for these cheap pieces of rubber, and pays a quick buck for it. The charities get their money from all these teens, and the teens feel special because their part of the new trend going on. Everyone wins in a way.

Except the hospitals. I was gonna donate blood once, but then I found out I can't. I guess its 'cause I lived in England (maybe they think I ate British beef and got the human form of mad cow or something? *rolls eyes*)

I have the pink one and a few fake ones. I dont like that they steal the idea from lance armstrong. But hey, whatare you gonna do?

Great news to all anti armbands, Being a rebel is in.

I don't have any, I wanted a pink one, but couldn't find one, I do have a lil badge though for breast cancer.

Smile and Be happy :love:

I gave mine to a homeless person.

I've seen people with them. I think its a good thing due to the money its raising but I have doubts about the intentions of the people who wear them.