what's with 'balance' wristbands ( supposed performance technology)

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Posted by Aureliou on Jan-20-2012 06:45:

what's with 'balance' wristbands ( supposed performance technology)

obviously a sham and a convenient link to confirm it but i think it's a neat utilization of the placebo effect, that and how ppl determine the legitimacy of a product based on who endorses it i.e. celebrities

http://gizmodo.com/5723577/powerbalance-admits-their-wristbands-are-a-scam
http://gizmodo.com/5861816/powerbalance-scam-lawsuit-forces-company-into-bankrupcy

brilliant marketing

Posted by Lira on Jan-20-2012 07:18:

I agree. The bollockfulness contained in this wristband almost makes homoeopathy look credible.

This being sa(i)d, I know a girl who wears it - but she knows it's bollocks and she likes the way it looks... so, even if it doesn't work, there IS a reason to wear it

Posted by Redd on Jan-20-2012 07:27:

The reason not to wear it is it makes you look like a moron.

Posted by Lira on Jan-20-2012 07:32:

If someone's willing to judge me based solely on a lousy wristband that I know is useless (but that I still like because of the way it look), then it does work as an idiot-repellent... and wearing it becomes a win-win situation

Posted by Aureliou on Jan-20-2012 07:39:

yeah they serve as a great fashion accessory and can be an actual benefactor to self when the wearer notices the imprinted text on the wristband and is reminded of 'balance' and 'power'

they should hire me as their lawyer ehehehehehe

Posted by EgosXII on Jan-20-2012 07:55:

man they did well though. Piece of shit rubber with a holographic piece of plastic stuck on. Spend millions making sports people wear them (a number of AFL players and surfers in aus turned them down apparently ) and you'll make back any expenditure a hundred-fold because of how stupid, and hero-worshipping people are...

Posted by Joss Weatherby on Jan-20-2012 08:28:

I wish I didn't have the scruples to not commit fraud like this...

Posted by Chimney on Jan-20-2012 08:41:

Bitch ain't got nothing on my Torser:

http://www.torser.com/en/torsion/to...ew/default.aspx

Posted by tubularbills on Jan-20-2012 12:44:

so damn stupid

Posted by jonSun on Jan-20-2012 16:52:

I have to admit these bracelets work.

They increased my vertical jump from 30" to 56" just by wearing them.

Posted by itsamemario on Jan-20-2012 17:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
I wish I had the balls to commit fraud like this...

Fixed. Ease up on the double negatives there wise guy.

Posted by itsamemario on Jan-20-2012 17:52:

How much did those bad boys retail at btw?

Posted by srussell0018 on Jan-20-2012 17:59:

A huge percentage of baseball players wear these magnet necklaces:

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Phiten claims that these products ease neck and shoulder pain, relax muscles and increase blood circulation. However, these great health benefits aren't limited to only your neck and shoulders, you also can buy bracelets and anklets that are said to reduce fatigue and enhance athletic ability.

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The idea behind the Phiten technology begins with their unique Aqua Metals. These special materials consist of metal pieces that are broken down into microscopic particles and dispersed in water. The Aqua Metals are then fused into the fabric of the jewelry. Placing these titanium necklaces on your body supposedly stabilizes the electric flow that nerves use to communicate actions to the body.

Posted by OrangestO on Jan-20-2012 18:11:

Posted by Joss Weatherby on Jan-20-2012 19:37:

quote:
Originally posted by dj_alfi
Fixed. Ease up on the double negatives there wise guy.

Thats not what I was trying to say though, I was trying to say that even if I had the balls I would still feel like this is morally wrong and thats what would ultimately prevent me from doing it.

Posted by knowhope on Jan-20-2012 21:08:

I found my new cock ring.

Posted by VAR on Jan-21-2012 02:29:

Posted by itsamemario on Jan-21-2012 14:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Thats not what I was trying to say though, I was trying to say that even if I had the balls I would still feel like this is morally wrong and thats what would ultimately prevent me from doing it.

Yeah I know that's not what you said, but it'a what you really wish for

Anyways, how much did these ******s cost?