Last night I got a Facebook message:
Soon after I got about 10 more private messages from various women in my circle inquiring about my over-the-shoulder boulder-holder in honor of breast cancer awareness and prevention. (But question: Do any guys really give a sh** about this?)
So let's do it, ladies. Leave a comment describing your bra, the color and anything else you'd like to mention, then take off your top and check your boobies for cancer.
Mine:
OH MY GOD, IT'S HUGE! I could wear it as a hat if I fold it in half. It's like a bridge with huge expansion cables holding up my shoulders. It's like the scales of sweet lady justice cradling the very laws of humanity in her gigantic DDD cups! I bet it could fit on the Statue of Liberty.
Oh, and it's black.
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Friday 08 January
By Coco
Personally I think this is nothing more than exhibitionism masquerading as some kind of altruism, and I'm kind of irritated by it. But I'm getting my period so I'm cranky.
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Friday 08 January
By Susan
You wouldn't think this was so much fun if you had just spent over a year undergoing breast cancer treatment, including losing one of your breasts, 4 months of every-other-week poison chemotherapy, 28 radiation treatments, oral cancer meds for 5 years (if you survive that long) that make it excrutiating to even get out of a chair and walk to the door, and then not be able to take medical leave because you will lose your insurance or have to pay outrageous COBRA fees.
And I was AWARE for 4 years that I had a breast lump, and was blown off by my primary care physician, the mammogram techs, AND the administrative radiologist at the imaging center. So don't tell me about bra color and awareness. After you have a mastectomy, the last thing you want to think about is a bra, much less the color of it. This is total BS.
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Friday 08 January
By anonymous
I lost a loved one to breast cancer. I thought this was a great way to renew awareness. Yesterday I checked myself and also made a donation to a friend who is entering the FL Susan Komen. Probably would not have done either had I not received the Bra message in my inbox.
Friday 08 January
By Kate
Wow, Susan. I am sorry for you. Not because you had breast cancer (you survived) but because you are such a bitter person. I would have thought going thru such a horrible experience would give you a greater appreciation for good health, family, friends, food, humor, i.e. LIFE. If this gimmick can make just a few people more aware of the necessity of catching breast cancer early why aren't you grateful that they don't have to suffer as thousands of other man and women have? Facebook is not to blame for your situation, your PC and radiologist are. Take up your beef with them.
Friday 08 January
By contradiction
It did not originate as anything having to do with breast cancer awareness. But as soon as people started pointing out to these dumb-asses that posting the color of your bra was retarded, they made up some b.s. about breast cancer awareness. It's was lame and I'm contemplating de-friending all the idiots who followed along like the stupid lemmings they are.
p.s. @ coco ~ I'm commiserating with you and your PMS
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Sunday 10 January
By Dottie
W O W!!!! Delete your "friends" because they felt like participating?? Not much of a "friend" then,....... are you?? Everyone must follow YOUR lead?? hmmmm, something tells me.... THEY will be better off without your brand of "Friendship" For the record, I lost my DAD to breast cancer in 1985, we buried him 1 day after what should've been his 53rd B/D. It killed him in 3yrs,3 months..( finding to death).. HE would've jumped in there with the bra colors of mom and us girls if he had thought this would help raise awareness.. Lady's stay on top of this thing... AND LET THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE'S KNOW THAT BREAST CANCER IS NOT A SEXIST DESEASE... it kills men quicker... because of uninformed ignorance.
AND TODAY IT IS...........white with lil pink rose lace.....
Saturday 09 January
By me614
I, too, have breast cancer, my sister has breast cancer, and we lost a 31 year old neice to breast cancer. I think this is a wonderful way to raise awareness of a terrible disease that hits 1 out of 8 women. If H1N1 hit one out of eight people I'll bet we'd have a cure by now. Keep it going ladies! I've even seen men take part. This isn't a light issue for those of us who have it but it is a way for others to support us.
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Friday 08 January
By me614
I have breast cancer, my sister has breast cancer and we lost a 31 year old niece to breast cancer. I think this is a wonderful way for other to show their support, especially since they are otherwise powerless. 1 out of 8 women gets BC - can you imagine is 1 out of 8 people got H1N1? There'd already be a cure. Keep it going ladies! I have even seen men get on board. No BS from where I am sitting.
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Saturday 09 January
By me614
sorry for the double post - didn't think the first one went through
leopard print!
Friday 08 January
By Me
CJ Arabia, wouldn't it have been so much easier to just write "Black" instead of this "kill-joy bull crap" your writing?
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Sunday 10 January
By CJ
Not to me cranky pants. I see the pot calling the kettle black. Literally.
Monday 11 January
By Jennifer
Susan,
I am so sorry you went through all that pain and sorrow because of other people's laziness and cruelty. I fully agree with your opinion that this Facebook thing is bullshit. I see it as another stupid ploy to sexualize the "fight against breast cancer." Who the fuck is going to see sharing the color of your bra as a way to fight breast cancer? That's the problem in this country, our goddam obsession with breasts as nothing more than sexual objects!
Kate, I must politely disagree with everything you said. Your words were cruel and unkind, and you have no sympathy or awareness about Susan's horrible experiences. Who are you to question her way of dealing with her pain? You accuse her of being bitter when she is sharing her story with us and giving her opinion on this facebook charade. Jesus Christ, she's got a right to be bitter if she is (Ever stopped to consider that maybe this whole thing has made her mad and brought up bad memories for her, coming out through her post?) You don't know anything about her life, and I highly doubt she's ungrateful for the life she has. She's been through hell and back and there is a process of grief and anger people go through to deal with such pain and tragedies. I'm glad you've never been through anything like Susan has, and I hope you never will, because something tells me you could never possibly muster the inner strength or courage she did to fight it. Yes, she DID survive, no thanks to negative comments from heartless snobs like you.
Please ladies, think before you post your "color" and dont follow stupid trends just because they seem "fun"
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Saturday 09 January
By Kate
Jennifer, You are the one speaking without knowlege. Of either Susan or myself. Three weeks ago a lovely lady I know died from her battle with breast cancer and I am working thru two and a half years of breast issues myself, looking at my third surgery. No end in sight. Still want to question my sense of fortitude? If I had Susan's mentality I might as well give up. Please consider 3 things: 1) A positive attitude is penultimate for a positive outcome; and 2) Facebook's mission accomplished. People are talking about breast cancer. 3) I never resorted to questioning your integrity, sincerity, or life experiences. Nor did I insult you, or Susan, while expressing my opinions. Your post is much crueler.
Tuesday 12 January
By me614
I know plenty of people who have passed on who would love to be in her shoes
Friday 08 January
By abby
wow susan. i am sorry you had such a terrible experience, but you cannot speak for every breast cancer survivor. it's wrong to say that no woman thinks about wearing a bra again after a mastectomy. they even make mastectomy bras so that women who opt not to have reconsctruction CAN wear bras. it's important for a lot of women to still feel like women after their experience with breast cancer and wearing a bra is a part of that.
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Saturday 09 January
By Hello Tiffany
I'm at work right now so I can't exactly take my shirt off and examine the tata's....maybe i should be a stripper...anyways...it's BLACK.
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Sunday 10 January
By BeachSaint
The campaign was created by a young man in memory of his aunt who died of the disease and in honor of his sister who is a survivor. People around the world are talking about the campaign. It cost nothing to produce, but is being talked about more than expensive marketing efforts. I applaud the man. Here is a link to his YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ZfM8AqxgE
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Sunday 10 January
By CJ
As the writer of this fluffy little piece I felt like I should say something I guess. My mom died of ovarian cancer in March. A horrible painful death that I watch happen every day. I'm the last person to put on a silly pink ribbon but I know a lot of people who have cancer who love those little pink ribbons.
While I never meant to hurt feelings or upset people I think that this is the exact kind of conversation that people need to be having. It's totally cool to hate on stuff, God knows I do it enough and I'm not about to tell anyone how to think or feel, I think that if this silly campaign causes one person to wake up a little, be more aware, push their doctor to follow up on a small lump or something... I think it's worth it.
Early detection is the key to fighting cancer. My mom had the best attitude of anyone I've ever seen, was the healthiest woman who ever lived. Never overweight, ate baked chicken and broccoli for just about ever meal. Didn't use microwave ovens because of the radiation. No history of cancer in my family. But when she realized what was wrong it was stage 4 and then it's pretty much too late for even the most positive of thinking.
Your attitude may help a little, it may not - attitude will only get you so far my friends - but early detection saves lives. And silly campaigns like this may or may not help, but they certainly get people talking. Talking is awareness and awareness is what sends people to doctors and leads to early detection. So before you judge me too harshly just know that my intentions with this piece were nothing but positive. Which like I said, only gets you so far. :)
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Tuesday 12 January
By me614
I just sent you a friend request CJ. You are a great young man
Tuesday 12 January
By CJ
I'm a girl!