To Trend or not to Trend

The latest global trend are those plastic stretchy rubber bracelets people wear to support certain causes. Lance Armstrong began this fad with the "livestrong" campaign which is the bright yellow bracelet sold for cancer research. The same colour of yellow that leader t-shirt is in the Tour de France. Every now and then you would catch a glimpse of a yellow band on people's wrists here and there. Then came more bracelets for more causes. Pink for breast cancer research, blue for some ecological society, green, red, another shade of pink, another hue of yellow. I saw this young girl with (no joke) 30 on her arm. Some contradicting each other, I'm dead sure. Like a green vegan bracelet right next to a brown I heart beef bracelet. Until recently, I only wore one. The white "make poverty history" bracelet. Which, I think is a great cause at no insult to the other causes out there. But this is one that I truly support. I say "until recently" b/c just the other day I was in Spencer's and found myself a perfect black plastic bracelet. It has one word on it and is certainly NOT a charity bracelet, but kinda makes me giggle @ People™ and the numerous charities that they seem to display proudly, if not advertise, on their wrists. Not that I think that any of the causes aren't worthy to support, but in my estimation, its almost some sick sense of narcissism some people have. "How many/Which causes/charity can I support today and does it come with a plastic bracelet??" And just by buying a bracelet, some people feel justified, or that they have done their duty. I say BUYING a bracelet b/c it truly isn't in support of a cause, more than an accessory for their wardrobe. I support the Make Poverty History campaign or also known as the One campaign. I also make monthly donations to local charities that are trying to eliminate poverty in the community and also particpate in volunteer work to help those less fortunate. Its something that I support, not just advertise. It just makes me wonder, ya know. It makes me think, how easy it is for someone to slap on a bracelet and think they're done the world a bit of service. I'm not saying all People™ are that callous, I just think that most are.

Anyway, back to the new bracelet. It's a perfect fit. And as I said it has one word: BITCH.