Inspired by another thread, I've decided I'd really like a wristband with the aforementioned slogan. (Good reasons, not just to be funny) However, I've not been able to locate anywhere that specifically sells them, and to have your own slogans you need to order a few hundred on the sites I've seen.
Anyone happened to spot anywhere which is selling 'make wristbands history' wristbands? Must be somewhere on the 'net.
Otherwise, loads of us could club together and buy a big batch :clap:

Originally posted by SilentStatic
Inspired by another thread, I've decided I'd really like a wristband with the aforementioned slogan. (Good reasons, not just to be funny) However, I've not been able to locate anywhere that specificly sells them, and to have your own slogans you need to order a few hundred on the sites I've seen.
Anyone happened to spot anywhere which is selling 'make wristbands history' wristbands? Must be somewhere on the 'net.
Otherwise, loads of us could club together and buy a big batch :clap:

Good idea, SS,

An anti-wristband is the only kind I would consider wearing, although as I have a dislike of wristbands perhaps I could wear it on one of my ankles - perhaps with the slogan 'make pretentious egomaniacs and the puerile political opinions of rock stars history'

There is a "Livewrong" anti-popular culture wristband you can buy.

Cool, do these ironic wristbands provide valuable funding for good causes too?

Originally posted by Greenback
Cool, do these ironic wristbands provide valuable funding for good causes too?

I think they spend it all on drink and drugs.

I was amused to see a dodgy sort selling such wristbands at about three for a quid in Manchester a few weeks ago.

I remember thinking at the time that it was an enterprising thing to do and by using such cheap slave-labour in the far east, these chaps are undercutting those greedy charities that might ask a little more for their wristbands.

Maybe these money-grubbing charites should look into these factories that keep costs down by using such cheap labour and drop the prices of their own wristbands accordingly?:hihi:

Originally posted by nick2
I think they spend it all on drink and drugs.

All in all an excellent way to show one's jaded apathy towards, amongst others, young cancer sufferers!

minumum order of 20 for this one http://www.reminderband.com/

Originally posted by Greenback
Cool, do these ironic wristbands provide valuable funding for good causes too?
I'll guess that that was a dig at me? :thumbsup:
Seeing as I wasn't exactly about to buy one of the official wristbands anyway, it wouldn't be taking money away from these 'good causes'. I don't see what the wristbands do to increase awareness, though I stand to be corrected.
I don't feel the need to wear something which indicates that I (regularly) give (a significant amount) to charity.

Maybe these money-grubbing charites should look into these factories that keep costs down by using such cheap labour and drop the prices of their own wristbands accordingly?
Well I think I remember an article from a broadsheet paper which said that the wristbands *are* produced in a sweat factory. I'll look for the primary source when I have a bit more time.

Thanks for the helpful replies. I don't think I'd like to wear a wristband saying "Live wrong" - I'll search again for UK sites (think that one was American steelcitybab) and check that shop in Broomhill.
Think I should create my own anyway, otherwise I'd just be following a different trend ;)

In my opinion displaying that you have donated to charity is an incredible self congratulatory, self important and ignorant thing to do. What's wrong with sending a cheque off to your favourite charity and keeping it to yourself with a brief note explaining why you are minded to donate?
Rise above it all.

Originally posted by muddycoffee
In my opinion displaying that you have donated to charity is an incredible self congratulatory, self important and ignorant thing to do. What's wrong with sending a cheque off to your favourite charity and keeping it to yourself with a brief note explaining why you are minded to donate?
Rise above it all.

Good points Muddy. Smashy and Nicey ain't got a thing on today's celebrity consciences - wristbands are a kind of moral conspicuous consumption or exhibitionism - or in the case of some rock stars career development, image maintenance and product shifting.

Originally posted by LordChaverly
Good points Muddy. Smashy and Nicey ain't got a thing on today's celebrity consciences - wristbands are a kind of moral conspicuous consumption or exhibitionism - or in the case of some rock stars career development, image maintenance and product shifting.

when this 'craze/fad' first started with the livestrong campaign for cancer survivors it was a simple way for the name of the foundation to be spread around the world, with the wristbands first being worn by lance armstrong's team, the US Postal Service, on the Tour De France, the world's most watched annual sporting event. their original aim was to raise $5 million for the LAF to go towards helping cancer survivors. today they have raised nearly $48 million.

so i'd ask you to think twice before you condemn people trying to raise awareness and money for a decent cause like the LAF.

heard a great one recently on a local radio station
the "Independent Manchester United Supporters Association"

it's a black band to show Man U is dead now that glazier has took over

the fuuny thing is the band only has the initials on!!!

IMUSA lol yes I'M USA

Loads of 'em at Hemswell market on Sunday, on sale as fashion items.
Anyone heard of the proposal to turn this place into a holding centre for illegal immigrants?

everyone seems to have these things...(where is the sheep smilie)

Originally posted by SilentStatic
Well I think I remember an article from a broadsheet paper which said that the wristbands *are* produced in a sweat factory. I'll look for the primary source when I have a bit more time.

I misread that as 'wristbands *are* produced in a sweet factory'

Charity candy bracelets (you know the ones, bit of elastic with candy rings on) would be much better. What's the point of a wristband if you can't eat it ;)

Originally posted by LordChaverly
Good points Muddy. Smashy and Nicey ain't got a thing on today's celebrity consciences - wristbands are a kind of moral conspicuous consumption or exhibitionism - or in the case of some rock stars career development, image maintenance and product shifting.

I think all this sneering would be better directed elsewhere. As blademan pointed out, the LAF has so far raised almost $50million.

Originally posted by blademan
so i'd ask you to think twice before you condemn people trying to raise awareness and money for a decent cause like the LAF.

I don't think anyone was condemning people for that, I think people are condemning those who just buy them as a fashion accessory and the people who sell them as just that.

Have a look on Ebay what people are paying for the original Lance Amstrong ones (or fakes of them), how much of that money do you think will get to the chairty ?

Originally posted by spiffymonkey
I misread that as 'wristbands *are* produced in a sweet factory'

Charity candy bracelets (you know the ones, bit of elastic with candy rings on) would be much better. What's the point of a wristband if you can't eat it ;)
Now that *would* be useful.
And as well as eating the bits of candy you could flick them across the room with your teeth :D

Greenback, I think you're mistaking "I'm against people wearing wristbands as a 'self congratulatory' fashion accessory" with "I'm against people helping charities" ;)
If anyone wants to donate money to charity then it's pretty easy to do so without wearing wristbands...

Originally posted by SilentStatic
Now that *would* be useful.
And as well as eating the bits of candy you could flick them across the room with your teeth :D


How about this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58506&item=6773225843&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Originally posted by SilentStatic
If anyone wants to donate money to charity then it's pretty easy to do so without wearing wristbands...

Sure, but without the wristbands the LAF would not have raised $50million. They are a good thing.

You could always buy a wristband, then not wear it:o That way youre still donating to charity, but not showing off about it as some claim

Even if people buy a LAF wristband in the intersts of fashion, they are still dontating to charity - so that cant be a bad thing. Plus It makes them look like they have just come from the swimming baths and have forgotten something which always makes me laugh ;)

So, anyone want to buy a livestrong band?? I'll sell you one for a fiver?:heyhey:

At some point, you know someone will want to "Make anti wristband wristbands history..." :P

Originally posted by nick2
There is a "Livewrong" anti-popular culture wristband you can buy. And here's a 2 pack! (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=stts10&page=title&r=GADG&title=616211) :thumbsup: :hihi:

Originally posted by SilentStatic
Inspired by another thread, I've decided I'd really like a wristband with the aforementioned slogan. (Good reasons, not just to be funny) However, I've not been able to locate anywhere that specifically sells them, and to have your own slogans you need to order a few hundred on the sites I've seen.
Anyone happened to spot anywhere which is selling 'make wristbands history' wristbands? Must be somewhere on the 'net.
Otherwise, loads of us could club together and buy a big batch :clap:

If It's Any Consulation To You,I've Recently Noticed A Decline In The Amount People Wearing Them.Maybe The Fad's Run It's Course At Last.

Roll On The Next One.:rolleyes:

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