South Park is Making Joke to Armstrong Yellow Wristbands

What will you do if you are now already falling and becoming the mock of discussion in public?  How do you defend yourself to clear your name and reputation?

Well, it is even worst if a cartoon movie is portraying your image into a joke story for the episode.  In a teaser clip released on Monday by Comedy Central, an episode titled “A Scause for Applause” shows residents of the fictional American town standing in line to get their yellow wristbands removed.

While the teaser for the October 31 episode does not refer to Armstrong by name, Comedy Central said in a statement that it deals with “the recent news of drug use by a beloved icon” and “the world is left feeling lost and betrayed”.

Armstrong, who was stripped of his cycling titles and banned for life earlier this month for doping, used yellow wristbands to promote his charity Livestrong.

In the “South Park” episode, the news has left the town enraged and upset as chubby foul-mouthed Eric Cartman, one of the show’s four lead children, declares “I can’t believe we all got duped”. Hapless schoolboy Clyde Donovan yells “lying jerk” and school counselor Mr Mackey sobs as his bracelet is removed, saying, “I don’t know what to believe in anymore”.

Armstrong, 41, who became a hero after battling cancer to dominate the world of professional cycling, has always denied allegations of taking performance enhancing drugs.

He was banned from the sport for life after 11 of his former team mates testified against him and the United States Anti-Doping Agency published a report which alleged he had been involved in the “most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen”.

“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are known for responding quickly to current affairs and taboo subjects for their raunchy comedy show, which has become a cult hit.

They previously landed in hot water after showing late Australian wildlife expert Steve Irwin with a stingray barb in his chest less than two months after his sudden death from a stingray attack, and drawing the Muslim prophet Mohammed dressed in a bear costume in a 2006 episode.

The Color of Your Wristbands Can Say About You

Color is the most impactful element to consider when designing your wristbands. Whether you are looking for a barely-there whisper of color or a   bold combination of vibrant hues, the element of color will transform   your overall theme and perception.

Color Choice tells a lot about a personality. In fact, color goes hand in hand with who you are and what attracts you. See what the experts say about  you with your wristbands color choices:

White: Symbolic of purity, innocence and naivete,   white has strong connotations of youth and purity. If you are an older   person, your preference for white could indicate a desire for perfection   and impossible ideals, maybe an attempt to recapture lost youth and   freshness. It may also symbolize a desire for simplicity or the simple life.

Red: The color of strength, health, and vitality,   Red is often the color chosen by someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous   and impulsive—or someone who would like to be! It goes with an ambitious   nature but those who choose it can be abrupt at times, determined to   get all they can out of life, quick to judge people and take sides. Red   people are usually optimistic and can’t stand monotony; they are rather   restless and not at all introspective, so they may be unaware of their   own shortcomings. They find it hard to be objective and may blame others   for any mishaps. Quiet people with a preference for red may feel the need for the warmth,   strength and life-giving qualities of the color, or they blanket their   true feelings under a sober exterior. Red is usually chosen by people   with open and uncomplicated natures, with a zest for life.

Maroon: Harsh experience has probably matured the   Maroon person into someone likable and generous. It is often a favorite   color of someone who has been battered by life but has come through. It   indicates a well-disciplined Red personality—one who has had difficult   experiences and has not come through unmarked but who has grown and   matured in the process.

Pink: This color embodies the gentler qualities of   Red, symbolizing love and affection without passion. Women who prefer   Pink tend to be maternal. Pink desires protection, special treatment and   a sheltered life. Pink people require affection and like to feel loved   and secure, perhaps wanting to appear delicate and fragile. Pink people  tend to be charming and gentle, if a trifle indefinite.

Orange: This color of luxury and pleasure appeals to   the flamboyant and fun-loving person who likes a lively social round.   Orange people may be inclined to dramatize a bit, and people notice   them, but they are generally good-natured and popular. They can be a   little fickle and vacillating, but on the whole they try hard to be   agreeable. Orange is the color of youth, strength, fearlessness,   curiosity and restlessness.

Yellow: The color of happiness, wisdom and   imagination, Yellow is chosen by the mentally adventurous, searching for   novelty and self-fulfillment. Yellow usually goes with a sunny and   shrewd personality, with a good business head and a strong sense of   humor. It is the color of intellectuality and all things to do with the mind.   Yellow folks are usually clear and precise thinkers who have a good   opinion of their own mental capacities and who have lofty ideals. They   may at times tend to shun responsibility, preferring freedom of thought   and action.

Green: The color of harmony and balance, Green   symbolizes hope, renewal and peace, and is usually liked by the gentle   and sincere. Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly   sociable but preferring peace at any price. Green people can be too   self-effacing, modest and patient, so they may get exploited by others.   They are usually refined, civilized and reputable.

Blue: Soft, soothing, compassionate and caring, Blue   is the color of deliberation and introspection, conservatism and duty.   Patient, persevering, conscientious, sensitive and self-controlled,   Blues like to be admired for their steady character and wisdom. They are   faithful, but are often worriers with somewhat inflexible beliefs and   can be too cautious, and suspicious of flamboyant behavior.

Blue-Green: Exacting, discriminating, poised and   attractive, the Blue-Green person tends to be sensitive, intellectual   and refined, persevering and stable if rather detached. Blue-Greens have   excellent taste, and are usually courteous and charming, capable but   often refusing help or guidance.

Turquoise: Complex, imaginative and original,   Turquoise people drive themselves hard and may be in a state of turmoil   under their outwardly cool exterior.

Lavender: This is often chosen by a person who lives   “on a higher plane,” who never notices anything sordid and who is   always impeccably and beautifully dressed. Lavender people may be on a   continual quest for culture and the refined things of life, high and   noble causes but without the necessity of getting their hands dirty. A   Lavender person is usually creative, charming, witty and civilized.

Purple: Purples are highly individual, fastidious,   witty and sensitive, with a strong desire to be unique and different.   Temperamental, expansive and artistic, a Purple person may become aloof   and sarcastic when misunderstood. If you chose Purple, you tend to be   unconventional, tolerant and dignified, likely to achieve positions of   authority.

Brown: A Brown person has stamina and patience,   tending to be very solid and substantial, conscientious, dependable,   steady and conservative. Browns are not impulsive, and may be   inarticulate and tactless but they love responsibility and are reliable   and kindly. If you chose Brown, watch out for a tendency to be obstinate   and inflexible.

Gray: The color of caution and compromise, diligent   Grays search for composure and peace and often work hard without reward.   Older Grays like life to run on an even keel with few ups and downs.   Young Grays may be withdrawing from life and suppressing their   personalities. Grays often have good business ability and tend to work   too much.

Black: Dignified and impressive without being showy,   Black people want to give the appearance of mystery, but their   preference may also indicate a suppression of desires and worldly aims,   suggesting hidden depths and inner longings.

If you have two equally favorite colors, read the information on both to fully understand yourself and what motivates you.  Your personality color does not have to be one you wear all the time; it is usually your favorite, the color that excites you the most and makes you feel alive when you see it. That being said, you are often drawn to your personality color for clothing, home decorating and designing wristbands. It is often a predominant color in your aura.

Staying Together with Identification Wristbands

Whether it’s a group of adults or young students who are out and about on a day trip, identification wristbands are an economical way to keep track of everyone. Safety is a big concern—no matter what the size or age of a group. Durable and tear-resistant, group identification wristbands are ideal for group day trips. Group identification wristbands provide quick and easy identification of everyone in a group.

Popular day trips for student might include the zoo, a museum, skating rink, or local historical site. For adults, it could be a group tour of a brewery, museum, sports venue, or another local tourist site. Whatever the case, group identification wristbands assist in the prevention of losing one another in a large crowd.

When it comes to group day trips that involve kids, the adults responsible for their safety have one goal: do not lose anyone! Any venue that the group is attending has a similar goal: keep the children safe. Group identification wristbands have pre-printed lines where you can use a permanent marker to write the child’s name, along with the chaperone’s name and cell phone number. Wristbands can be turned inside out as an added measure of safety so that strangers are not able to see the child’s name by glancing at his or her wrist. The emergency contact information is only exposed when the child reaches out to an authority figure and asks for help.

If a child does become separated from their group, they can approach an authority figure for help. With a chaperone’s phone number printed on the identification wristband, the authority figure can call it immediately to notify the contact of the lost child. Chaperones should have their cell phones with them and the ringer turned on at all times to ensure that a lost child can be quickly and safely reunited with the group.

For adult group day trips, there should be designated leaders who have cell phones with them and the ringer turned on at all times. It’s a good idea to print the leader’s cell phone number directly on the group identification wristband. If anyone loses track of the group, they can simply look at their wrist, dial the number and find the group—fast! If the group trip is a guided tour that is on a tight schedule, this little hiccup won’t eat up too much time.

As important as safety and security both are during group day trips, group identification wristbands have an additional benefit. Custom printing makes identification wristbands a powerful marketing tool.

You can customize group identification wristbands by imprinting logos or fun designs. Whether you want to promote a venue, charity, group or club, or another business, imprinting lends itself to effective word-of-mouth advertising. People tend to wear group identification wristbands for several days after the day trip is over. They want to hold onto the memories of a good time! Some people will wear their group identification wristbands for weeks or months afterward. It practically becomes a moving mini billboard with a live spokesperson. With an eye-catching color and a cool logo imprinted on it, group identification wristbands are a conversation starter. The person adorning the group identification wristband will share positive, fun stories about their experience—a live testimonial!

Group identification wristbands can also be used to promote sales after the day trip is over. Custom messages encouraging return trips to the venue or visits to the websites or stores of any business sponsors can be printed directly on the wristband. As an example, maybe the Museum of Natural Science wants to encourage all the kids to bring their families to a new exhibit opening next month. The group identification wristband can be turned into a coupon by imprinting a something like, “buy 3 MoNS tickets, get 1 free”. Or, if a group of adults went on a group brewery tour, “show us your wristband, get a free pint with dinner” could be imprinted. Not only is the company being promoted, but also you are motivating group participants to take action and spend money.

Another effective way to get people to take action is to imprinting quick response (QR) codes directly on group identification wristbands. QR codes imprinted on group identification wristbands can be used to offer almost anything from discounted tickets for upcoming events to buy-one-get-one-free lunches.

Keep everyone together with group identification wristbands. And, why not get a little marketing accomplished while you’re at it?

Source: Precision Dynamics Corporation

Top 5 Reasons Kids Love Wristbands

Kids love to wear something which their parents are also wearing.

It’s no mystery that kids love to wear wristbands. I work for a wristband company and from time to time I will bring home a small assortment of leftover sample Tyvek wristbands to share with the neighborhood kids. It never ceases to amaze me how excited kids get when they see all the bright colors and fun designs. They start grabbing for top choices and squabbling over monkey designs, happy faces, and rainbows. They can’t wait to put them on and once they do, you can see their faces light up with pride. Now they have something unique, something special. And just try to make them take off that wristband!

Through my observations over the past several years, here’s my take on the top five reasons kids love wristbands.

1.       Fun designs and bright colors. That’s the first thing kids notice when I open up my special bag of Tyvek wristbands. They delight in the colors, especially bright blue, red, yellow, lime green, day glow orange, and purple. Everyone has a favorite color. It’s a staple of being a kid. Isn’t that one of the top ten interview questions from a child, “What’s your favorite color?” Then there’s the appeal of fun and funky designs. Dancing dolphins, smiling suns, mischievous monkeys, leopard print, swirls, and tribal tattoo patterns. There are wristband designs for every type of child.

2.       You wear wristbands on your wrist for everyone to see. It’s all about bragging rights. Remember the days when you had friends who brought home a souvenir from their trip to Disneyland, the fair, or some other special place they visited and all the other kids turned green with envy. The kids strut around wearing their special wristbands, beaming with pride.

3.       Wristbands make you feel special. Not everyone is wearing a wristband, so when kids have a wristband on they feel special like they’re part of a special club or they have access to something unique. Everyone wants to feel special. Imagine the stories and make-believe games they can create with their neighborhood friends. These are our backstage passes to the Justin Bieber concert! Come on gang, let’s go!

4.       Wristbands remind you of fun places you’ve been. Wristbandsare used at the most fun places on the planet! You can find wristbands at carnivals, fairs, festivals, amusement parks, racetracks, concerts, water parks, sporting events, summer camps, bowling centers, family entertainment centers, and tons of other entertainment venues. Wearing a wristband reminds you of that special visit and the great time you had.

5.       You get to keep them on for a long time. No one knows better than kids that wristbands can last a long time and be worn for weeks and even months without taking them off. They wear those wristbands until they fall apart. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen kids—and even young adults—wearing a tattered, faded wristband from some event months ago. They hang on to that wristband almost as closely as their cherished memory of that great experience!