Origin of the "Pink Ribbon" Komen foundation- needs to be boycotted and replaced by the PP ribbon

[BeHereNow]

Which should be rainbow colored or something that represents ALL victims of
breast cancer- men get it too, you know.
I'd like to see a new breast cancer ribbon issued by Planned Parenthood-
and all those sexist pink ribbons made irrelevant.
Men and women are victims- of all sexual preferences- all races, all religions-
the Komen "pink ribbon" is now a symbol of RW hate in my book.
Just thinking out loud...
BHN

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I like how you think, my dear BeHereNow, and I agree.

[BeHereNow]

2. We have MANY talented artists on DU- I suggest we encourage them to design a ribbon for PP!

A ribbon that includes EVERYONE in breast cancer awareness.
I think the original Komen Foundation had the very best intentions-
but it is very clear at this point, that they have been taken over by
the fringe right wing delusional Christian mafia.
Time to rebuild a better way- Komen can't unring this bell-
the horse is out of the barn, you hypocrite fascist fucks.
BHN

[Motown_Johnny]

3. what if it were just more like a bow

similar to a "P" and it's mirror image


something along the lines of......

[BeHereNow]

4. I like the idea of the design reflecting the PP!

But I think we need to back away from the pink-
Too much like the fascists RW pressuring and infiltrating the Komen foundation.
The colors must represent ALL people.
Great brainstorming Motown_Johnny!
BHN

[eShirl]

6. a rainbow of pastel hues?

without the bunnies

[BeHereNow]

7. Pretty- but not sure how representative of the mission pastels are-

I think we need something STRONG.
BHN

[eShirl]

8. not sure how representative a pink ribbon ever was

[BeHereNow]

11. "Pink" was always directed at women-

So not very representative of people who get breast cancer-
We need something all inclusive-
I like this:
http://www.aktalakota.org/index.cfm?cat=1&artid=130

BHN

[eShirl]

14. er...

not sure how you get from cancer to a culture's sacred symbolism...

[BeHereNow]

17. Because I believe ALL life is sacred-

Including the impoverished who the RW fringe are attempting to
exclude from the right to healthcare which could save lives.
If you think about it- it is justice in that the Lakota were among the
early victims of genocide by the
RW "Christians" of that time in history.
This modern day war/genocide against the poor is no different in my view.
BHN

[Lugnut]

9. I'd like to see purple as the signature color of Planned Parenthood.

I'd add green and white to mimic the suffragette movement's colors. Purple symbolizes dignity, white is for purity, and green is for hope.

[obamanut2012]

33. Make an OP of this -- this is a wonderful idea

[Lugnut]

40. Okay.

I'll do that so it can be up for discussion.

[BeHereNow]

10. Just thinking of a bracelet my daughter made on the Lakota Rez-

Ponder these colors and what they symbolize in the Lakota society:
I like this idea...all inclusive in symbolism.
http://www.aktalakota.org/index.cfm?cat=1&artid=130
BHN

[Kalidurga]

12. I like yellow ribbons.

[BeHereNow]

13. Fail-

I think the color yellow has already been assigned to idiots
who send other people to die for multi national interests.
BHN

[gopiscrap]

15. Excellent I agree!!!

[Behind the Aegis]

16. A pink and blue one represents breast cancer in both men and women.

I don't think the pink ribbon should be tossed out completely. It represents breast cancer awareness in women, not the Komen Foundation. Also, it is sexual orientation, not preference.

Edit to add:

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Something on this thread is setting off my malware every time I enter the thread. I thought it was the image I posted. I removed it and was still getting the malicious malware warning and block.

[BeHereNow]

18. Wow! I just got an inspired vision!!!

If you tilt your head to 11:00 while viewing the image you provided-
I can become a "P"...what if, as Motown_Johnny suggested, the "ribbon
reflected the "P P" logo-
in other words, overlay TWO, one in pink, one in blue, at the 11:00 angle turned
to 12:00- follow me???
BHN

[calimary]

20. Excellent! That's a great idea - underlying the "PP."

[BeHereNow]

22. Give it up to Motown_Johnny! He was the one who envisioned it-

Behind the Aegis just ran with it and I tilted my head...
Excellent collaboration guys!!!!
BHN

[Behind the Aegis]

21. I think I see what your saying. That could work.

Of course, it doesn't have to completely look like a ribbon. If one takes the "P"s in Planned Parenthood, and link them back to back, one blue, one pink, it could be a more original design (though one "P" would be backwards).

[BeHereNow]

23. Why not a NEW ribbon?

A new symbol where all the images point in one direction in SOLIDARITY!
I personally, have BAD feeling about the whoring of the traditional ribbon-
maybe we create a NEW image.
Why not?
BHN

[Behind the Aegis]

24. Why a ribbon?

It just has to be a symbol, hopefully one that could be easily worn. Why not a condom package/birth control pill container with "PP" emblasoned on it? The "PP" acting as a connector for the condom package/birth control pill (or its carrier).

[BeHereNow]

25. That is the beauty of creating, designing and making a visual convey a thousand words...

And WE are in the process of doing exactly that...
YES!
I have also posted this design challenge on my FB page-
I have many artist/designer friends there- between DU friends and FB friends,
what do you want to bet that we WILL come up with the official replacement
of the Komen breast cancer awareness symbol that promotes PP instead?
Art is more powerful than the sword of the lunatics trying to control our lives...
Trust me on that.
BHN

[BeHereNow]

26. I don't think it should be a ribbon- that has been bastardized by corporate thugs-

I want a symbol that includes everyone and emphasizes that EVERYONE
deserves access to PP healthcare-
If these nut-fucks are allowed to influence funding for poor women, you can bet
gays are next.
It MUST not be allowed to happen.
If my gay best friend is suddenly denied access to PP, and develops breast cancer
because she can't afford preventative screening, due to these fringe "RW Christians"
Then who is next-
They've made it clear that poor women are of no concern to them, so can you
IMAGINE their agenda for gay people's access to PP?
BHN

[BeHereNow]

19. I love brainstorming with you guys!

I'm off to bed- gotta be up early to take my daughter to a Dr. appointment-
BUT I'LL BE BACK!
And I can't wait to see what you all have come up with!

BHN

[ProgressiveProfessor]

27. Is the pink ribbon symbol exclusive for Komen?

I want to remember seeing it before Komen got big and I do see it without the Komen name a lot. Does Komen have a trademark or servicemark on it?

[BeHereNow]

29. Not owned, but certainly has a monopoly by association-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_ribbon

As someone else pointed out , Yoplait yogart and other major brands
flaunt it on their products to make people feel good about buying their
brands. I think a boycott on ALL goods sporting their pink ribbons
indicating a percentage of your purchase goes to the Komen foundation should
be boycotted.

Give people a PP ribbon product to support instead.
Thus people would have an informed choice as to where they want their
money to go. That's why I am suggesting a NEW ribbon for breast cancer awareness-
one that signifies support for Planned Parenthood.

I, for one, will not be purchasing ANYTHING with a pink ribbon on it from now on.

BHN

[justiceischeap]

28. Stay away from rainbow ribbons, they belong to the gay community! ;) nt

[BeHereNow]

30. Well, okay- but help us come up with a new breast cancer awareness ribbon!

One that signifies support for PP and makes the pink Komen associated one OBSOLETE.
That's what I a pitching on this thread-
If we could make this happen and enough people boycotted goods
with the Komen mark on products, corporations would drop their
association with the Komen Foundation over night.

BHN

[justiceischeap]

38. I think it should be gender neutral

Not all women adore pink. The one thing that has always bothered me about the whole pink/breast cancer correlation is that it tends to feminize a deadly disease that doesn't act in any way feminine and kinda gives the message that only women are affected by breast cancer. Though not as prevalent, men do get breast cancer. Pink, is also in my opinion, a weak color. Let me qualify that statement before folks get angry... Since we're babies we're taught in this society that pink denotes girls, who are somehow less than boys. What does that say about our struggle with this deadly disease? That we don't require as much support, that it isn't as bad because it's a "girl" disease?

So, I think a dark blue ribbon, heck even black, would be more appropriate (but I'm sure some other organization has dibs on those colors).

[BeHereNow]

39. I'm in favor of ANY color or design that can replace the Komen association to products.

Corporations need to feel the heat of using the pink ribbon to sell products.
That is the way to send the message that we WILL NOT allow
the Christo-Fascist movement to take over this country.
The corporations don't give a damn about religion or cancer-
they are only interested in profits.
None of their profits should come from their association with
the dominionist movement.
BHN

[Horse with no Name]

31. Me too.

It makes me nauseous.

Excellent read, thanks!

[obamanut2012]

32. I changed my avatar to the PP slogan

[Hutzpa]

34. I was just about to post something similar

when I saw your thread, I think PP needs to create a ribbon that people can identify to
with regards to their charity work and they should go on a full fledged campaigning using
their new ribbon and logo.

The NFL and Ford Motor company should also drop Susan G. Komen from any affiliation in the
future.

[BeHereNow]

35. We need to boycott any and all products, companies etc...

associated with the Komen Foundation.
AND offer an alternative association symbol with PP.
BHN

[Hutzpa]

36. Then we start with a brand new logo

design as you have stated above, maybe mixing pink and blue with the resultant color as the
new color will be a start imo.

[BeHereNow]

37. Upthread- purple was suggested-

If the new logo were pink and blue with overlap, purple would emerge too!
I'm liking this collaboration DU!
BHN

[donheld]

41. It was suppose to be a peach color

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