I'm Cool and I Care!

Controversial Commentary by Kid Nougat
WASAW Member



Back on May 17th, Lance Armstrong's simple rubber LIVESTRONG bracelets went on sale, and they've been a huge hit. Nike's sold over 20 million to date. Good stuff. Congratulations. But me? The Kid? I've got a problem with them. To me, they reek of ego. Some call them a brotherhood of caring. I call them a trend.

Certainly there are those whose hearts are in the right place - those directly affected by cancer. But too many are shooting for the hip factor. Young celebrities with LIVESTRONG bracelets and Von Dutch caps need to be whacked upside the head with wiffle ball bats. Pudgy, fifty-something executives with LIVESTRONG bracelets need the same. AND I'M JUST THE GUY TO DO IT!

Kidspeak, plain and simple: When you support a cause, contribute to charity, etc., it's not about you, so keep it to yourself. That's living strong.