Perhaps I’m losing my sense of “cool” as I grow older. I’m just uncomfortable with the “scull” icon, which is a celebration of death. We already have too much of the culture of death in contemporary society, with its glorification of violence, nihilism, “fuckU” anti-socialism, & death.

The mangled symbology of hostility is apparent in an upcoming Canadian event. One of the events in the ultramacho Calgary Stampede in recent years has been the day dedicated to fundraising for breast cancer research. A supposedly one-off promotion “Tough enough to wear pink?” would let any guy wearing pink in to the grounds for free that day. The idea has exploded and pink-themed “are you man enough?” challenges are all over the place. Tied into that is a fund-raising ride by a local biker’s club — to raise awareness of fundraising efforts for the breast cancer research, and to raise some money directly. So these macho bikers are getting pink outfits made up, complete with pink skull and crossbones and such. Somehow the idea of embroidering antisocial insignia onto a pink outfit worn to promote medical research is somehow misplaced symbology. If the symbology is “tradition”, then it’s no longer much about rebellion.

Someone please explain to me why “skull & crossbones” equal “rebel”? Why is being a rebel represented by a death image?

A definate MUST on the “Skull cap”!
Then I’d definately want one of these outfits!

Good day to all!

Fonzie :`)