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Posted by starsearcher on Apr-08-2005 18:43:

Nike wristbands part 2

Well it seems they had so much success with the yellow Lance Armstrong Livestrong wristband they've decided to apply the same concept to other "problematic" issues...Issues such as racism in football.

*CLICK*

PS
These are available only in Europe so far it seems

Posted by starsearcher on Apr-08-2005 18:54:

How about wristbands to end poverty? *CLICK*....looks like there's a wrist band for everything...supported by all the superstars

Posted by Izra on Apr-08-2005 19:09:

I think its a great idea, the whole loopy ribbon thing has been overdone, every colour has been used for several causes. I am not sure about racism in football though....is that really a big enough issue? Heh maybe it is...I just havnt heard about it? How about just racism in general?

Posted by starsearcher on Apr-08-2005 19:14:

Well racism in football is a big issue when about 40,000 fans sing a racist chant at some players and etc...apparently it's quite wide-spread

Posted by Izra on Apr-08-2005 19:17:

quote:
Originally posted by starsearcher
Well racism in football is a big issue when about 40,000 fans sing a racist chant at some players and etc...apparently it's quite wide-spread

Really? Wow. This happens in North America??

Posted by starsearcher on Apr-08-2005 19:33:

Nope it's in Europe

Posted by raveed on Apr-08-2005 20:15:

quote:
Originally posted by starsearcher
Nope it's in Europe

these bands have been out for a while now... its just a publicity stunt by nike to make a few extra bucks(gary neville backs that claim as well) ...ive been trying to get my hands on a pair though ... i think they look pretty funky

Posted by VERTiG0 on Apr-08-2005 20:17:

Hooray! Go on eBay and buy one for $20 when it originally cost $2! For a shitty plastic bracelet! Yay!

Posted by karim on Apr-08-2005 20:17:

These charitable wristbands are nothing but a publicity stunt. To paint a good picture of NIKE even though they're a wrongdoing corporation (sweat shops, etc.). The public only sees things on the surface.

Karim

Posted by starsearcher on Apr-08-2005 20:21:

Rooney, Henry and a lot of other guys are sporting them (primarily the ones sponsored by Nike)...they are saying that at most 25% goes to the production of them and the rest to the charities...It's a good idea though, the kids love it, and it goes to a good cause (overall). They are all sold out in Europe as the website suggests...

Posted by ++ EGO ++ on Apr-08-2005 20:39:

Yeah I could see this being in favor for Nike than it is for the actual cause.
I wouldn't mind a pair, but I hope my brand new Nike ' Geoff McFetridge Edition ' watch can get the same recognition by these great footballers