Disgruntled Grandma & the "Amazing Bracelet"

As many of you all know - Wednesdays are the day I become a lovely chauffeur and take my grandmother to Organ class and where ever she may need to go after.

Well, here is a story about my recent experience I had this week while driving her home :)

Oh boy, get ready - 

BUT first, here is some background knowledge...

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It all started with this little think called 'iRenew"  

Well, I am sure you have seen the silly late night infomercials of people in a shopping mall seemingly able to balance better after putting on this bracelet.

So, does it work?
Well, it bypassed all clinical trials, scientific studies, and a peer review process
WHY would this so called miracle bracelet do that if it claimed to be so life changing?



Also! It costs a whopping $19.95 per bracelet, plus $7.95 for shipping
(Oh yeah, and for another $7.95, they will send you another free bracelet)
REALLY? $7.95 for shipping this piece of plastic...

 Okay this magic bracelet claims that it can give you "healthier blood",  "greater flexibility", "inhanced balanced", "increased strength", and more...

There is NO supporting data whatsoever for this product, only "testimonials" that people are paid to give. Click here to watch the slowed-down version of their advertisement

I'll let you be the judge.

Now- let's get back to the good stuff,

Well this weekend, my gram took a tumble at a local store. She is ninety years old and lets face it, age is just catching up with her!
As I pulled up in her driveway after Organ, here's how the conversation  went down...

   


Gram:

"You know, when I fell this weekend, everyone made such a big deal about it. Rushing over to me and all. What do you guys think I do when I am home by myself?!"

Me:

"Well grandma, your leg started swelling and your walking was pretty unsteady."

Gram:

"Well, you know...did you ever get me that bracelet I asked you to look up. NO!"

Me:

"No, I didn't...I just know that it doesn't work and I don't want to waste your money on some scam. It doesn't really work, it's all psychological"

Gram:

"...When Erin, when I tried Sally's on at Organ, I could walk perfectly straight immediately after I put it on. I tried it! So, when you get your dear old grandma this bracelet, you will see how great I walk and wish you would have got this for me months ago like I asked."

*In my head, I am thinking...shoot, shooot, shoooooooooot. 

she STILL remembers this darn thing.

the guilt trip is so strong.I can feel it.

Sigh, it's time to give in...*

Me:

"Okay, I'll see what I can do then, Grandma."

**She then proceeds to get out of the passenger side door & as she steps out of the car, she stops, looks at me with strong determination... pretends she has the future bracelet on and gives me a wink...then looks intently at her front door... & attempts to walk in a perfectly straight line with complete balance to her front door**

Ooooo, grandma :)

Even though in my honest opinion, this bracelet is complete bogus and people are taking advantage of others asking SO much for a piece of plastic and metal...I think if I don't get her this bracelet by her next Organ class, I will get the wrath of Grandma.

I just have to remember, even if it is psychological...

if it helps her walk or "think" she is walking better, it's worth it!

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Do any of you have any stories like this?!

Enjoy your weekend♥

xoxo

-erinj0