iSnob

Don’t get me wrong, I am in favor of just about every cause that currently has a bracelet. I’ve (OK my wife) even bought a dozen or so of the Livestrong yellow bands to use as party favors for my oldest sons birthday party. My kids love them and its a great cause and positive message. But does anyone over the age of 10 actually think they are making a fashion, political or social statement by wearing one? I’ve seen adults with a kaleidoscope of colors creeping up their arms. I’ve seen business men and women dressed in power suits with gaudy rubber bands on their arms. Do these folks actually think they impress anyone with their donation of a buck? Do they think there is such a great worth in their charity that they should wear it on their sleeve (or just under it). I bet that those wearing these bands actually give far less per year to charities than us non-band-wearing folks. Sure lots of charities give thank-you gifts or recognition. But I hope these cause-band wearing fashion lemmings give more than their arm rubber implies.