Pink: Not just for Pepto Bismol anymore

Who thinks of this stuff?!  Let's put the pink ribbon on a skunk for "Pink Stinks".  Makes way more sense than a giraffe.  I have a problem at my house because my 12-yr old dd wants everything pink.  I haven't even tried to explain because she is my biggest supporter and if she wants to wear pink, that's fine.

Take care,

Julie

Nancy, I have a pink feather duster I'd be happy to send you so you won't feel so left out. Hate dusting, anyway...

OK, stop with the products! (but what exactly IS that white thingy with the pink ribbon - on both the front AND back, Ebann?!?) People are coming to my office door to see what the heck I'm chuckling about in here...

Heading out now for a pair of my very own Swarowski Crystal pink ribbon sunglasses... 

Or a bowling ball

Where on Earth are you guys finding some of this stuff?   It's too funny.

What aggrivates me further, is that there are pink things that I find to be very significant for me, and I feel like all this pink crap takes away from that.

Those dolls are scary!

Ok someone needs to start a fire with these dolls. THEY ARE GROSS!

OK, first I was going to get the lamp...but no..I think I want the bowling ball instead.  Much easier to throw.

Jane, Love the sticker!!!

I saw a set of sweat bands (one pink with dark pink ribbons and the other white with pink ribbons)  Just what I needed for a hot flash!!!!

How about a pair of boots.

And lets not forget a clog

Do you need a laptop skin?

This is a great thread.  I have a pink story to share with you ladies.  During radiation I became close to one of the women that was getting radiation everyday at the same time I was.  We talked everyday and shared many common interests.  On the last day of radiation, I was telling all the ladies in the waiting room how I "used" to like the color pink but now I can't stand it.   Well....talk about sticking my foot in my mouth b/c the woman I became close to during radiation bought me pink flowers to celebrate my last treatment. She had them hidden in her changing locker while I was telling everyone how I hate pink. After I walked out of my last rad session she gave me the pink flowers and apologized that they were pink.  I felt so bad for telling everyone that I can't stand pink.  I really was very gratefull for the flowers and it was very thoughtful of her to get me flowers but the damage was already done.

Ladies,

You've all given me something to think about (and to laugh about) because up until now, I had never really thought very much about all of the pink marketing tactics.  While I do agree with everyone on how some (maybe even the majority) of companies are profiting by selling pink, if funds are going to bc research and/or to direct help for patients, then it's not such a bad thing, in my view.

I have formed a team to fund-raise and walk in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Orlando next month.  The members of my team are passing out ACS pamphlets on breast cancer and informing people of the help that is available locally.  Yes, we will have pink bracelets and will walk in pink shirts, but if we can provide even one woman with support as she is going through this horrible disease, then I'll wear pink all year. 

Hugs,

Karen

How about SpongeBob Pink Pants??

Or even better, call attention to your cancer....

LOL!!!

ellenoire - you are exactly right about tugging on the heart strings of consumers. This pink ribbon stuff angers me.

There is actually vanilla ice cream with a strawberry pink ribbon all the way through which can be topped with Hershey's syrup ( which has a pink cap an ribbon on its label)

I can't believe all the shoes. Arm and Hammer should be ashamed for the Clean for the Cure laundry soap!

 Those dolls are demonic !!!