What The? Silly Bandz Obsession!
It is finally here. The day I have been dreading. The day where I officially become the “un-cool mom.” The day where I admit to the world that I JUST DON’T GET IT!
What don’t I get, you ask?
AHEM - Silly Bandz
My kids are nuts for them.
Young Jedi is nutso for the bandz!
My take: If you collect Silly Bandz they can cost a trillion dollars, schools are banning them and they break when you look at them sideways. Which, of course, hasn’t stopped them from being the ultimate cool thing. Or me from buying them for the kids.
It is an amazing thing, these bandz.
I’ve learned that they are KID CURRENCY and a KID STATUS SYMBOL. Kids count them, trade them and try to get their hands on the silly bands that are the most RARE. (Fantasy pack!) And they cry in devastation when the bands break. Cause you know, life is all about the the flimsy colored rubber stuff. DUH, mom.
Most importantly, they are a great equalizer. Doesn’t matter who you are, how much money you have, how many friends you do or don’t have… you can still trade the bandz and be included. That, to me, is cool.
That being said, I still don’t entirely “get it.” But I sure wish I had invented it!
BTW: Wanna know the mastermind who invented the phenomenon? His name is Rob Croak and he is from Toledo Ohio. Fascinating article and video about the company behind the craze by USA Today here.
I remember we had similar bands in the 80s except they weren’t all zigzagged. There were so many ways to tie them together. I had tons of them in black and neon colors.
I blame Madonna when she was desperately seeking susan.
.-= Holly B´s last blog ..Where I Grew Up =-.
Twitter: amydpp
says:
Went to five below to buy some today and there it was THE SIGN, the sign that said this is a bona fide fad- “Only two packs per customer” Thank you for that sign, it saved me a ton of money.
.-= Amy Phillips´s last blog ..Daily Rant =-.
Twitter: dishes_laundry
says:
My kids have been into these for a couple weeks now. Luckily they haven’t gone crazy over them yet. Wyn insisted she wanted some but when I took all 3 kids to 7-11 with their allowance money to my surprise not a single kid bought sillybandz. Apparently the junk food won out. Maybe next time?
Twitter: scrappinmichele
says:
They are the big thing here too and I don’t get it, but then I don’t think we are supposed to. We are the Moms!
But I use them as rewards. It works real well. Threaten to take one of those silly bandz away and they will do whatever you want!!
.-= ScrappinMIchele´s last blog ..Sex And The City 2 Soundtrack Review =-.
You’re still cooler than me. I’ve been meaning to google it because I’ve seen the name around and wasn’t sure what they were. My youngest two are almost 15, so we will probably dodge that bullet. It could be worse… you could be sporting them too and then your cool factor with your kids would really drop!
.-= citymouse´s last blog ..rhyme and reason =-.
Twitter: xtremeparnthood
says:
Thankfully this is another example of why having children with autism is so much easier.
They do not care what everyone else is in to and collects. So, I don’t have to spend a ton of money on the latest fashions.
BTW, your son looks just like you! What a cutie.
Twitter: sogeshirts
says:
Lol i don’t get it either. Another short fad. Back when i was a kid we had yoyos, slap bracelets and other crazy fads that would be popular for a bit and then fizzle.
.-= Tim´s last blog ..And the winner is… =-.
Twitter: TechSavvyMama
says:
Those haven’t hit our school yet but I know it is only a matter of time before my almost 1st grader is clamoring for them!
.-= Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama´s last blog ..Friday Favorites- Great Posts from Other Bloggers =-.
Twitter: boxofchocolates
says:
They’ve hit our house too! I actually have a post scheduled for this week on them. I’m a 5th grade teacher and we don’t have them banned yet. With only 4 days to go I’m thinking that they will be adorning the arms and necks of all my kids this week. The great thing is that my students have been sharing with me so I can pass them on to my kids without having to buy them!
.-= Mel’s Box of Chocolates´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Cupcakes =-.
Twitter: altait
says:
They haven’t reached Fibrotown, Australia, yet – thank heavens. Or maybe I’m not loooking… Might keep it that way.
.-= lifeinapinkfibro´s last blog ..One for the scrapbook =-.
Twitter: pam_tastic
says:
Nah…you’re aren’t un-cool…just realistic. Trust me, my oldest is 17 and there are soooo many more ways to become un-cool than sill bandz. I consider myself a pretty “hip” mom and I feel that I haved stayed on what I call the “Fashion Train” (you know…like some people get off The Train in 1987 wearing high-waisted jeans and shoulder pads and are still wearing them today? That’s the Fashion Train…and you should ALWAYS stay on it…) Anyhoo…the point i was trying to make was that I think I’m pretty cool, but my 17 reminds me daily how un-cool I’m not and silly bandz are the tip of the iceberg my friend, the tip of the iceberg
We have teachers actually ordering Rubber Band Buddyz
from us to use as motivational prizes for their students. If
you can’t beat ‘em, you might as well join ‘em!
The bracelets are inexpensive, cheap, and cute. Teach your
children to manage them from being a distraction and you
will realize that instead of spending $60 on a video game,
you will keep them happy with a $3 pack of silly silicone
bands! What could be better in this ecomony?!
http://www.RubberBandBuddyz.com