Barcs Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We are well aware of breast cancer, thanks. We don't need professional MALE athletes running around dressed like pink pansies. This just shows that Goodell is a complete tool and willing to do anything to get more female viewers. It's obvious this has been his goal since he took over. He's softened the game and made the defense less relevant. Football is a MANLY sport. Mostly men watch it, although there are plenty of female fans, but promoting breast cancer awareness in football is just as stupid as promoting testicular cancer or prostate cancer in the WNBA or on a baking show. Lets be realistic here. Wasting money making athletes wear pink doesn't stop breast cancer. Try promoting it on a venue that actually makes sense, where women can learn about it, like the Oprah Winfrey show. Get rid of the pink. It's ugly and hideous and changes absolutely nothing. Like how many people that watch football have never heard of breast cancer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I have to say that I agree. I think it is a nice gesture for one week, but a complete month? It just seems odd. I don't think there is anything wrong with it and I would support any player that wanted to do this on their own, but it's a bit much in a league where they mandate the amount of sock you have showing and if you wear a shaded face shield. Where is the prostate cancer awareness? The NFL making a legit effort to encourage testing would probably save more lives than this extended publicity stunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Try promoting it on a venue that actually makes sense, where women can learn about it, like the Oprah Winfrey show. Yeah, or on a commercial for like a mop or something, amirite Bro Jackson? AWESOME SAUCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 If they really wanted to help they would donate a set amount for every touchdown and have a set goal at the end of the month. One of those bars that raises towards the set goal. but wait that would involve spending money without fining james harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWillie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I can see where some might think it's overkill, but as someone who has a family member currently battling this deadly disease, I have no problem with the NFL, and if it helps raise more money or bring more attention to finding a cure, then to me it's a no brainer to do it. After all, what's the downside? Someone doesn't like to see a football player wearing a pink wristband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 After all, what's the downside? Someone doesn't like to see a football player wearing a pink wristband? We don't need professional MALE athletes running around dressed like pink pansies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWillie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We don't need professional MALE athletes running around dressed like pink pansies. Perfectly good reason. Thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We don't need professional MALE athletes running around dressed like pink pansies. Your closet tendencies are showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Your closet tendencies are showing. Close. Reread the OP and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 It's cute for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah, or on a commercial for like a mop or something, amirite Bro Jackson? AWESOME SAUCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I hope none of you assholes have to deal with cancer. Does the color bother you that much, just ignore the sh*t instead of bitching and moaning about the NFL raising awareness for something that is turning into an epidemic. Oh and its not just a women's disease. I swear your dumb a$$ internet tough guys think you're immune to sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Considering my mother is a breat cancer survivor and my father is prostate cancer survivor. I'll kindly say, GFY!!! I like it and it makes me appreciate the cause the more I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Cant stand the pink socks/gloves/towels, but the cause is worthy and the awareness it raises could mean more women (moms, daughters, girlfriends and sisters) get their mammograms and catch this disease before it becomes fatal. For that reason, I tolerate it and I think most folks do as well. As an added bonus, it could lead to more breasts. And more breasts are a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I can see where some might think it's overkill, but as someone who has a family member currently battling this deadly disease, I have no problem with the NFL, and if it helps raise more money or bring more attention to finding a cure, then to me it's a no brainer to do it. After all, what's the downside? Someone doesn't like to see a football player wearing a pink wristband? Stupid threads on the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Anything that keeps people alert and aware of this terrible disease is fine with me- complain about something unimportant in life and death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Considering my mother is a breat cancer survivor and my father is prostate cancer survivor. I'll kindly say, GFY!!! I like it and it makes me appreciate the cause the more I see it. My mother had thought it was a bit over the top, nothing to get crazy about, but we don't need pink everything. Or at least rotate the causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 My mother had thought it was a bit over the top, nothing to get crazy about, but we don't need pink everything. Or at least rotate the causes. We need all the awareness we can get. The players seem to like it and take it seriously. I dont see how a month of wearing pink bothers anyone. I find this all very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We need all the awareness we can get. The players seem to like it and take it seriously. I dont see how a month of wearing pink bothers anyone. I find this all very strange. Cancer needs all the awareness it can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I have to say that I agree. I think it is a nice gesture for one week, but a complete month? It just seems odd. I don't think there is anything wrong with it and I would support any player that wanted to do this on their own, but it's a bit much in a league where they mandate the amount of sock you have showing and if you wear a shaded face shield. Where is the prostate cancer awareness? The NFL making a legit effort to encourage testing would probably save more lives than this extended publicity stunt Good post and good points. Still, it may actually save a life or a boob here and there. So its tolerable. Now the better point is Prostate cancer awareness. Whjy is there no special color or symbol or catch phrase for prostate cancer? Maybe a frowny face with a smiley doctor face behind it pulling on a glove? Seriously though, prostate and testicular cancer are often deadly and debilitating. Where's the marketing department for these ailments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We need all the awareness we can get. The players seem to like it and take it seriously. I dont see how a month of wearing pink bothers anyone. I find this all very strange. It's bizarre. The sh*t's auctioned off after games. They promote screenings and take donations at games. I think Madden's even putting out a pink version also. But hey, it's for women, and **** them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Good post and good points. Still, it may actually save a life or a boob here and there. So its tolerable. Now the better point is Prostate cancer awareness. Whjy is there no special color or symbol or catch phrase for prostate cancer? Maybe a frowny face with a smiley doctor face behind it pulling on a glove? Seriously though, prostate and testicular cancer are often deadly and debilitating. Where's the marketing department for these ailments? I thought nowadays Pink represented awareness for both forms of cancer? Could have sworn I heard that some where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 It's bizarre. The sh*t's auctioned off after games. They promote screenings and take donations at games. I think Madden's even putting out a pink version also. But hey, it's for women, and **** them. Yeah, because that's exactly what everyone's getting at. Jesus christ shut the **** up for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah, because that's exactly what everyone's getting at. Jesus christ shut the **** up for once. Lol, really only a matter of time before Archie chimed in with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah, because that's exactly what everyone's getting at. Jesus christ shut the **** up for once. We don't need professional MALE athletes running around dressed like pink pansies. Football is a MANLY sport. Mostly men watch it, although there are plenty of female fans, but promoting breast cancer awareness in football is just as stupid as promoting testicular cancer or prostate cancer in the WNBA or on a baking show. Try promoting it on a venue that actually makes sense, where women can learn about it, like the Oprah Winfrey show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 No no, sorry, this is all incorrect. I'm just an overly sensitive idiot who doesn't read posts. Clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Lol, really only a matter of time before Archie chimed in with this. Again, shut the **** up. Archie Bunker ruh ruh... Read the second post of the thread jackass and at least try and have a rational conversation instead of being your jerkoff self. The professional student/dead poet society posters are really bringing it these days. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 It's for a good cause. Cancer is a terrible disease that I wouldn't wish on anyone. don't have anyone in my family that suffers from breast cancer but I've had a few family members die from different forms of the disease. Its terrible to watch some one deteriorate before your eyes. Get some perceptive guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Again, shut the **** up. Archie Bunker ruh ruh... Read the second post of the thread jackass and at least try and have a rational conversation instead of being your jerkoff self. The professional student/dead poet society posters are really bringing it these days. Love it. Mmmmm, personal attacks galore mixed in with underhanded defenses of blatantly bigoted/sexist sh*t, aaaas usual. Stay classy Matt39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Again, shut the **** up. Archie Bunker ruh ruh... Read the second post of the thread jackass and at least try and have a rational conversation instead of being your jerkoff self. The professional student/dead poet society posters are really bringing it these days. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 IBTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T0mShane Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The NFL could give a sh*t about breast cancer. This is little more than a marketing ploy to draw in the extremely lucrative (and growing) female sports fan demographic. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Mmmmm, personal attacks galore mixed in with underhanded defenses of blatantly bigoted/sexist sh*t, aaaas usual. Stay classy Matt39. Was this you again? Facebook and Twitter have been flooded with sentiments for a guy whose claim to fame was being covered in poo and shoving things up his a$$. And we wonder why people wanna blow us the **** up. oh, right. lol, sexist...this dude.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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