Gooday Power Balance

So the day has finally come. Power Balance, the maker of those rubber wristbands that are all the craze has finally admitted that their bands are a fraud. I am not surprised that the bracelets don't work, but what does surprise me is that they fooled people like myself for so long. They not only fooled the amateur athlete but many professionals such as Shaq and the rest of the Boston Celtics. That takes brains and a great sales pitch.

There are so many impostors out there as well, just last night I watched an infomercial for another wristband that claimed to increase balance and overall health. Sure looked like a scam but I am sure many people immediately called to order. What is unbelievable is the price for these rubber bracelets, $29.95, I mean are you kidding me? I can't even comprehend how much money this company made on this fraudulent product. They fooled so many consumers that even many sports stores such as Dicks Sporting Goods and Sports Authority were carrying the brand.

I have to admit that I did buy one. After wearing it for a week I couldn't tell a difference with my balance and assumed it was a fraud but I continued to wear it because it looked cool and I wanted to give it a chance. So I am writing this as a duped customer, not someone who is bragging about not falling for the gimmick. Please don't judge me.

What I am still puzzled about is those thick necklaces that MLB players were wearing this past year. Are they the same product and if so, when will the truth come out that they don't provide any added benefit. I guess only time will tell, if you don't see any players wearing those hideous necklaces this season then we can be sure that the entire category was a fraud.

What I won't forget about Power Balance is the image of two men pushing on each other while the man wearing the power balance stands on one leg. PRICELESS.