| They are the hottest wearable right now, despite | | | | available -- blue, pink, yellow, striped... The blue rubber |
| the fashion gurus adding the adjective 'once trendy' | | | | wristband was launched by BBC Radio One, and has |
| while referring to them. Yes we're talking about | | | | the words 'Beat Bullying' stamped on it. This |
| rubber wristbands. You can't escape them anymore. | | | | wristband is highly popular among footballers. One of |
| Be it evacuees at Gaza or NBA football stars, all are | | | | the most popular rubber wristbands around is the |
| wearing these bands. Passing fad? Don't know, but | | | | 'Support our troops' wristband worn by family |
| they are still selling like hot cakes. | | | | members of American servicemen. They come in |
| If you have just stepped out of a time machine and | | | | many colors. The pink ones are about breast cancer |
| can't distinguish a rubber wristband from a tennis | | | | awareness. |
| wristband, read this: Rubber wristbands were | | | | These wristbands are made of either silicon or |
| popularised by famous cycling champion Lance | | | | rubber. There are also paper and leather wristbands, |
| Armstrong who fought and survived multiple cancers. | | | | and ornamental bracelets. |
| Armstrong wore a signature yellow rubber wristband | | | | Wearing a wristband is a good way of announcing |
| during his record sixth straight victory at the Tour de | | | | your support for any worthy cause. What's more, |
| France in July. | | | | you can have your own custom message stamped |
| Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer that | | | | on it. The beauty of rubber wristbands is that they |
| had spread to his lungs and brain when he was 25. He | | | | can be worn in any situation. |
| won the 1999 Tour de France and has won it six | | | | So what does the continuing popularity of the rubber |
| years in a row. The 'Livestrong' rubber wristbands | | | | wristbands imply? That they are more than just an |
| from the Lance Armstrong Foundation are a means | | | | accessory. They are about attitude, a reminder about |
| to show support for those battling cancer. The sales | | | | one of the numerous worthy causes that drive the |
| of these wristbands shot up when Oprah Winfrey | | | | human civilization forward. They are about the human |
| encouraged her viewers to order a bracelet when | | | | need to show solidarity to those fighting against |
| she had Armstrong as a guest on her show. | | | | mighty odds. |
| The Live Strong rubber wristbands sell for $1 a piece. | | | | Yes, rubber wristbands are a civilizational need in |
| And they are still selling at the rate of 200,000 per | | | | these turbulent times. Let the fashion gurus call them |
| day. The funds raised through selling them will | | | | a passing fad, or whatever they like. But these |
| support the Lance Armstrong Foundation's efforts to | | | | rubber wristbands are here to stay. |
| help young people with cancer and their family | | | | If you have a worthy cause to support, show it by |
| members to live strong. | | | | wearing a rubber wristband. |
| Today there are rubber wristbands of all colors | | | | |