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.
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?
Apr-08-2005 19:09
starsearcher
DigitalPunk on Flight643
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto
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
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
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: San Jose, California
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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
Apr-08-2005 20:15
VERTiG0
cunning linguist.
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: no longer Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Hooray! Go on eBay and buy one for $20 when it originally cost $2! For a shitty plastic bracelet! Yay!
Apr-08-2005 20:17
karim
the method to the madness
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: St. Catharines/Hamilton, CANADA
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
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Apr-08-2005 20:17
starsearcher
DigitalPunk on Flight643
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto
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...
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
Nike wristbands part 2
