Beerball Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Money well spent. Cancer treatments are advancing because of the resources available and one trial (whether successful or unsuccessful for breast cancer) can lead to gains against other forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The only people if effects, other than the millions of people the cause helps year in and year out, are the people who believe rooting for men in pink somehow calls into question their own prejudices and biases. What PREJUDICES and BIASES??? Pink is a WOMANS color, and that's why it is used for WOMENS apparel! You are the one coming up with this inane prejudices and biases argument... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Maybe next year everyone should wear lime green apparel to REALLY make everything look hideous. There is raising awareness, and then there is going to an extreme with the visuals. Purple is much easier on the eyes than bright radioactive pink. So you propose to raise awareness on a cause by creating a color scheme that blends in so well people wouldn't even notice it. Got it. Brilliant insight. I take it you work in advertising. What PREJUDICES and BIASES??? Pink is a WOMANS color, and that's why it is used for WOMENS apparel! You are the one coming up with this inane prejudices and biases argument... Got it. So no where in history has a man ever worn pink? And if a man dares to wear pink he must be gay, right? Come on, be honest. That's what's behind this. You feel that if you root for a man wearing pink someone might think you're gay. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 What PREJUDICES and BIASES??? Pink is a WOMANS color, and that's why it is used for WOMENS apparel! You are the one coming up with this inane prejudices and biases argument... The original question was directed at a specific poster, not yourself. It might help you to read the original post and the response. But I have one for you...what should I do with my pink shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Did we all step in the way-back machine and end up back in the 50s? Your problem is the color isn't "manly" enough? You feel funny rooting for men who wear pink? Why? Does the color in some way sap them of their talent, strength and speed? Or is it really something more to do with your own issues? If not agreeing with the NFL's policy of wearing pink in their uniforms for ONE-QUARTER of their games leads you to believe that I am uncomfortable in my sexuality, then so be it. But I ask you this- could you picture the Raiders in the 1970's wearing pink? Could you picture Jack Lambert with no teeth wearing pink? It's absurd. One game is more than enough. I ask you to re-read my original post before you judge me. Oh yeah, I also flew home to Buffalo in June to run the Susan Komen 5K for my aunt. Edited October 3, 2011 by metzelaars_lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I know this is politically incorrect, but is the NFL's pink breast cancer awareness campaign out of control? Let me preface this by saying I, like many of you, have had people close to me affected by the disease. Let me also preface it by saying I know what tremendous good the foundation behind the campaign has done for breast cancer. But I've also had people close to me affected by other types of cancer. Way too much pink. Pink gloves. Pink socks. Pink hats. Pink websites. Pink coins. Pink in the stands. Even pink shoes. Do they really have to be so in your face? All. Month. Long. I'd rather the NFL just donate a larger chunk of profits to the cause. Your post is not politically incorrect and the campaign is out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Apparently you do since you missed the point. The point isn't whether or not pink is a woman's color. The point is whether or not wearing pink has any effect whatsoever on the players' ability to perform on the field. It doesn't. The only people if effects, other than the millions of people the cause helps year in and year out, are the people who believe rooting for men in pink somehow calls into question their own masculinity. That's because pink is a feminine color. What don't you understand? And football is a tough, macho, masculine sport.(Well, it was before Goodell took over) Why do you think that anyone with that opinion has some deep underlying issues regarding their own masculinity? When was the last time you say a bridesmade where hunter green, or navy blue, or black? Would it make them less of a woman? No, but it would look pretty tacky. The NFL could raise just as much awareness with a big pink ribbon on the field, or a logo on the TV screen, or in any of the relentless commercial breaks. Players wearing pink worked okay at first, now it is just cliche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I see no problem with it. It is for a good cause and cancer awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 So you propose to raise awareness on a cause by creating a color scheme that blends in so well people wouldn't even notice it. Got it. Brilliant insight. I take it you work in advertising. Got it. So no where in history has a man ever worn pink? And if a man dares to wear pink he must be gay, right? Come on, be honest. That's what's behind this. You feel that if you root for a man wearing pink someone might think you're gay. Right? Panties in a bunch? You are the only one who has said such a thing. You are the one with THAT issue. You are the one implying that anyone who disagrees with you is a homophobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 If not agreeing with the NFL's policy of wearing pink in their uniforms for ONE-QUARTER of their games leads you to believe that I am uncomfortable in my sexuality, then so be it. But I ask you this- could you picture the Raiders in the 1970's wearing pink? Could you picture Jack Lambert with no teeth wearing pink? It's absurd. One game is more than enough. I ask you to re-read my original post before you judge me. Oh yeah, I also flew home to Buffalo in June to run the Susan Komen 5K for my aunt. When your stated reason for disagreeing with it is because "guys yelling at each other in pink doesn't work", then absolutely. It's a silly, ignorant and short sided view of the larger issue. Breast cancer, along with prostate and colon cancers, are diseases that can be stopped with early detection. Early detection requires people not only being aware of the issue, but being comfortable enough talking about those very private issues in sensitive areas of our bodies, to go to their doctors and get check ups. The entire point of the campaign is to stand out. NOT blend in. The NFL has embraced this as is their right. The color scheme has NO impact on how the game is played. It doesn't make the men less tough, slower or weaker. It doesn't have any impact on the game itself at all EXCEPT for promoting discussions like this one. Which, again, is the entire point of the campaign. But let's stop that because the 1970s Raiders wouldn't wear pink. There's no such thing as progress in your world, eh? Maybe we should keep all the sports exactly how they started off. Why stop with uniforms? Why not go back to the days of segregation? I mean the 1935 Yankees never played with a black player. They would have thought it absurd. You're making a ridiculous argument that has absolutely no bearing on the sport itself. Instead, you've taken something that is positive and want to eliminate it because it makes YOU uncomfortable to root for dudes in pink. That's a YOU problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 What about lupus? Muscular Distrophy? Autism? You can say that about any form of disease, really... I'm more angry at the fact that decades after discovering more and more about cancer, we seem to be handcuffed by it even today despite the billions of dollars being spent on finding a cure... Lupus? Is it lupus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 What about lupus? Muscular Distrophy? Autism? Or ADD. For five minutes of one game, everyone has to wear something shiny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Panties in a bunch? You are the only one who has said such a thing. You are the one with THAT issue. You are the one implying that anyone who disagrees with you is a homophobe. I'm not implying it. And you're making a generalization. I'm merely asking the specific people who seem to have an issue with this as to why they have an issue with it. It has no impact on anything whatsoever in regards to the games themselves. It only impacts the viewers. Which makes it a valid question. Some on here have said it's the color that's the problem. Specifically because it's a woman's color. And we all know, only real men play football. Because it's a tough sport. For tough men. And tough men don't wear pink. You fill in the blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That's because pink is a feminine color. \ They chose a feminine color for breast cancer awareness? What kind of half-assed idiotic marketing is that supposed to be????? You're an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Or ADD. For five minutes of one game, everyone has to wear something shiny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm not implying it. And you're making a generalization. I'm merely asking the specific people who seem to have an issue with this as to why they have an issue with it. It has no impact on anything whatsoever in regards to the games themselves. It only impacts the viewers. Which makes it a valid question. Some on here have said it's the color that's the problem. Specifically because it's a woman's color. And we all know, only real men play football. Because it's a tough sport. For tough men. And tough men don't wear pink. You fill in the blanks. Recall the thread about a couple of football players drinking "umbrella drinks" by the pool in Vegas a couple of months ago? I think the same guys who thought that was too "feminine" are the same ones who don't like the pink gear. Sounds like a pattern to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47Yards Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Instead of buying all kinds of pink crap and pinkwashing the field they should use the money for direct subsidies of mammograms for women without health insurance. That would actually make a difference. Think before you pink. http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm not implying it. And you're making a generalization. I'm merely asking the specific people who seem to have an issue with this as to why they have an issue with it. It has no impact on anything whatsoever in regards to the games themselves. It only impacts the viewers. Which makes it a valid question. It hurts my eyes. But as I said in the other thread on this (mods: why hasn't this one been closed with the usual disclaimer?), pouring lemon juice on a paper cut hurts, too. I prefer to avoid either, but I don't go out of my way to B word about either one. And as for the Kormen foundation...I have an inherent distrust of any charity that so aggressively markets themselves, and an inherent cynicism that refuses to believe that "inspiring" forty mile walks will somehow cure breast cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That's because pink is a feminine color. What don't you understand? And football is a tough, macho, masculine sport.(Well, it was before Goodell took over) Why do you think that anyone with that opinion has some deep underlying issues regarding their own masculinity? When was the last time you say a bridesmade where hunter green, or navy blue, or black? Would it make them less of a woman? No, but it would look pretty tacky. The NFL could raise just as much awareness with a big pink ribbon on the field, or a logo on the TV screen, or in any of the relentless commercial breaks. Players wearing pink worked okay at first, now it is just cliche. Retracting my argument, and sticking to just my opinion. LOL. Pink is my favorite flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Where, is the "There is not enough pink. They can work it into the Jerseys and Helmets" option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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