Time for A Black Wristband

Not many people may be aware of it but the recent fashion trend of wearing rubber bracelets is something that did not start with Livestrongnor with Lance Armstrong. Actually, rubber wristbands, more commonly known then as jelly bracelets, have been around since the ‘90s as part of the anti-jewelry movement of the said era. Today, rubber wristbands have come a long way from being a fashion accessory to an icon of a more aware individual.



Although Livestrong’s yellow rubber bracelet seems to be the first thing that comes to mind, the most popular color of silicone bracelet actually is black. If you think that black represents rebellion and bad attitude since white represents purity and religiosity, then you might have to think again. In truth, black stands for a number of different things, and living on the edge are the least of it.



People who would like to make a stand against racism typically make use of the black rubber wristband. This was brought about by the wearing of a black-and-white rubber wristband by UK football players. An additional text that said, "Stand Up, Speak Up" was also placed on the said wristband. In the same manner, blue wristbands are worn by most UK people in order to make a stand against bullying.



In some parts of the world, black debossed wristbands are also used to show support for cancer, specifically melanoma, as well as for mourning. However, for breast cancer, the pink bracelet is the more commonly used color. There are also some who wear this bracelet in order to show support for prisoners of war.



For people who would like to make a difference, the black personalized silicone wristband can also mean support for people and help them realize that they can overcome obstacles no matter what their situation is. Oftentimes, these wristbands have text in them that says, "Faith, Hope, Courage and Strength".



As a parody of the original Livestrong personalized silicone wristbands, there are some people who wear a black as a way to show one’s individualism. These bracelets often have LiverWrong written on them and are usually worn by people who prefer to live on the edge. These are the same people who would like to make a difference by challenging their fears and indulging in extreme sports.