Oct 5, 2009: Think Pink

xoxoxoBruce · 10-04-2009, 11:32 PM

Think pink because this is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
It won't be as tough as trying to remember your mother-in-law's birthday, or your locker combination at the gym, because you'll be seeing a lot of pink.
Probably have already, because it's everywhere...

The NFL, NASCAR, Delta/Song Airlines, and hundreds of companies have teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They're raising breast cancer awareness with special pink products, and sharing a portion of the profits on these products. There's even a tattoo parlor in Denver giving free ribbon tattoos.

Ladies, you're responsible for the first line of defense, self exams. If you're too busy, or can't be bothered, I'll do it for you.

Oh, and regular mammograms... not just when you hear of a friend that should have.

Guys, nag her. Make her do it, you'll be glad you did.
And if you think it's a wussy subject, here's the guy that drives that pink cement truck...

Quote:

Marcowka has become a bit of a celebrity as the driver of a pink cement truck. He frequently poses for pictures with the vehicle and waves to drivers honking their horns.
Though happily married, Marcowka jokes that his pink truck is a “chick magnet.”
“If you are sitting in an intersection with a Lamborghini and I am sitting in this pink truck, I will get more phone numbers than you,” Marcowka said.

OK, I'm done lecturing, back to regular IOtDs tomorrow.

skysidhe · 10-05-2009, 01:02 AM

Very sensitive post.

I'm thinking someone forgot your birthday or you're in your cups.:p Or in someone's cups.

Warren Peas · 10-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Way too many cases of breast cancer in my circle of friends. I always thought it a horrible, disfiguring disease, but at least it was survivable. 5 years ago my wife's sister found a lump resulting in a masectomy, Doc said right decision, got it all, no need for Chemo. one year ago the Cancer came back, metastasizing to her liver. She was dead within 10 days of the diagnosis. Folks it ain't no joke.

monster · 10-05-2009, 08:12 PM

I really hate pink. always have, always will.

dar512 · 10-05-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

I really hate pink. always have, always will.

Really? But it's just purple with a little less blue.

monster · 10-05-2009, 08:53 PM

just like yellow is green with less blue. Yellow is my second least favorite color. But I really hate pink.

Elspode · 10-05-2009, 08:56 PM

All the best things in bed are pink.

monster · 10-05-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

All the best things in bed are pink.

That's OK, you can turn the light off......

monster · 10-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Today, I knitted pink "ribbons". When my friend is in remission and I need a favor she is going to owe me BIG time

her son decided last night he wanted to ask his cross country team to wear pink ribbons at their meet tonight in her honor (surgery tomorrow). no pink ribbon to be found, but they had pink yarn. at 10 pm they crashed out with half made, so when i went round this morning for our walk, i was handed knitting needles and pink yarn....

Sundae · 10-06-2009, 10:18 AM

You might be surprised to know I have embraced the pink thing wholeheartedly

I think I mentioned in another thread that I had my picture taken numerous times in town on Saturday - Aylesbury's official In the Pink Day.

There were stilt walkers as flamingos, free face painting, tombola, disco (with free requests) stalls, shows, costume characters and all the shops on the High Street were flying pink balloons. Even the Jacket Potato stall (which for some reason really impressed me.)

I was stopped by the usual 10-12 aged girls and camp asian guys, (wanting to know if the colour was permanent, what was it, did I have to bleach it first ect) but this time round was also asked for photos. Also the Breast Cancer organisers with badges kept catching me too. Well, you've seen all of me here, it's not like I'm going to refuse.

I told everyone official that Mum had just been operated on (she'd die of shame, but then my pink hair does that to her anyway) and told all the girls to make sure their Mum's went to routine mammograms.

Celebrity for a day.
If I get in The Bucks Herald I will post it on here.

monster · 10-07-2009, 10:02 PM

I couldn't find a single bunch of flowers that wasn't wrapped in breast cancer awareness paper today. Yeah, I know I could rewrap but it annoyed me. They're for my friend who had a mastectomy yesterday and I'm thinking it would be in poor taste rather than showing support. I'm pretty gaddamn sure she's aware of breast cancer already.

It reminds me of the pink ribbon photo memory bracelet they proudly gave her when she was diagnosed. "Congratulations, you're going to die, time to start reflecting on all the people in your life....."

monster · 10-07-2009, 10:02 PM

(I settled for a potted gerbera daisy in her favorite orange and I may just go to town with some googly eyes.....)

ZenGum · 10-08-2009, 06:04 AM

So long as she isn't Japanese. Never give a potted plant to a sick Japanese person. Temporary flowers only, not something lasting that will take root.

monster · 10-08-2009, 07:10 AM

I'm sure googly eyes will overcome that.....

No, she's not Japanese.

In the Olde Country, they used to say not to give red and white flowers to someone in hospital (blood and bandages). Is that still the case, UK dwellars? anyone ever heart of it anywhere else?

xoxoxoBruce · 10-09-2009, 02:15 AM

New Zealand's campaign includes placing these pink tumors around town.

10-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I really hate pink. always have, always will. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	just like yellow is green with less blue. Yellow is my second least favorite color. But I really hate pink. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	All the best things in bed are pink. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

10-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Today, I knitted pink "ribbons". When my friend is in remission and I need a favor she is going to owe me BIG time her son decided last night he wanted to ask his cross country team to wear pink ribbons at their meet tonight in her honor (surgery tomorrow). no pink ribbon to be found, but they had pink yarn. at 10 pm they crashed out with half made, so when i went round this morning for our walk, i was handed knitting needles and pink yarn.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	You might be surprised to know I have embraced the pink thing wholeheartedly I think I mentioned in another thread that I had my picture taken numerous times in town on Saturday - Aylesbury's official In the Pink Day. There were stilt walkers as flamingos, free face painting, tombola, disco (with free requests) stalls, shows, costume characters and all the shops on the High Street were flying pink balloons. Even the Jacket Potato stall (which for some reason really impressed me.) I was stopped by the usual 10-12 aged girls and camp asian guys, (wanting to know if the colour was permanent, what was it, did I have to bleach it first ect) but this time round was also asked for photos. Also the Breast Cancer organisers with badges kept catching me too. Well, you've seen all of me here, it's not like I'm going to refuse. I told everyone official that Mum had just been operated on (she'd die of shame, but then my pink hair does that to her anyway) and told all the girls to make sure their Mum's went to routine mammograms. Celebrity for a day. If I get in The Bucks Herald I will post it on here. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-05-2009, 01:02 AM	#2
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Very sensitive post. I'm thinking someone forgot your birthday or you're in your cups.:p Or in someone's cups.

10-05-2009, 07:25 PM	#3
Warren Peas Dog O'Nine Tails Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20	Way too many cases of breast cancer in my circle of friends. I always thought it a horrible, disfiguring disease, but at least it was survivable. 5 years ago my wife's sister found a lump resulting in a masectomy, Doc said right decision, got it all, no need for Chemo. one year ago the Cancer came back, metastasizing to her liver. She was dead within 10 days of the diagnosis. Folks it ain't no joke.

10-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#11
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I couldn't find a single bunch of flowers that wasn't wrapped in breast cancer awareness paper today. Yeah, I know I could rewrap but it annoyed me. They're for my friend who had a mastectomy yesterday and I'm thinking it would be in poor taste rather than showing support. I'm pretty gaddamn sure she's aware of breast cancer already. It reminds me of the pink ribbon photo memory bracelet they proudly gave her when she was diagnosed. "Congratulations, you're going to die, time to start reflecting on all the people in your life....." __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-08-2009, 06:04 AM	#13
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	So long as she isn't Japanese. Never give a potted plant to a sick Japanese person. Temporary flowers only, not something lasting that will take root. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I'm sure googly eyes will overcome that..... No, she's not Japanese. In the Olde Country, they used to say not to give red and white flowers to someone in hospital (blood and bandages). Is that still the case, UK dwellars? anyone ever heart of it anywhere else? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-09-2009, 02:15 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	New Zealand's campaign includes placing these pink tumors around town. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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