If you've been living under a rock and don't know what they are, Silly Bandz are basically like rubber bands that are in shapes. They come in hearts, animals...you name it. The idea is actually kinda cute. For kids.
The first problem I have is that grown adults seem to think that these bracelets (I use the term loosely) are trendy and wear them with their regular "trendy" outfits. It's a bad look.
But there's a HUGE reason why I actually hate them. Let's just think about it for a sec: though the bracelets are shaped, when you actually put them on, the shape just looks like a poorly made plastic bracelet. So what's the point of the shapes?! WHY DO THESE EXIST???
Here's what a Silly Bandz fan ends up with on their wrist:
That looks like crap to me. It reminds me of tangled up hair elastics. The only thing the bands have going for them is that they're cheap as hell. You can get a pack for under $5. But if you're over the age of 6, please avoid them at all costs. Actually, even the 6-year-olds should trade these in for normal plastic bracelets.
Here's the lesson: even if every store in the world is selling something stupid, that doesn't mean it's trendy, cool or even acceptable.
That is all.
