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10 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon – Revisited!

10 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon – Revisited!

10 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon — Revisited!

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What’s wrong with the pink ribbon anyway?

Do people ever ask you this question?

Are you sometimes at a loss as to how to respond?

If so…

For starters, here are 10 things wrong with the pink ribbon! 👉👉

Pink itself is not a problem. It’s only a color. And ribbons are not the problem — they’re just ribbons!

The pink ribbon might have been a good symbol at one time, but over the years it’s been overused and too often misused.

The pink ribbon is worn out!

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You might want to read, 10 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon!

You might also want to read, Make that 13 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon!

10 Things Wrong with the Pink Ribbon was also featured on Huffington Post.

How do YOU feel about the pink ribbon these days? Like it, hate it, or indifferent?

What else should be on this list?

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Linda C Boberg

Thursday 6th of October 2022

I try to focus on pumpkins, leaves falling, and weather cooling. Unfortunately, my cancer anniversary is October 4, so I face that reality to pinkwashing. Thank God the cancer center doesn't knock us over the head with it!

Nancy

Saturday 8th of October 2022

Linda, I focus on other things to love about October too. Ironic your cancer was diagnosed in October. Ugh... And yes, thank God your cancer center doesn't bombard you with pink! Enjoy fall; I plan to! Thank you for commenting.