Random Words Don't Stop Cancer

Apple. Black. On top. 

Have you seen these messages on your Facebook feed over the past year? Probably. 

All of these phrases relate to some sort of meme that is supposed to spread breast cancer awareness. We all know about breast cancer. The current meme, the fruit one, doesn’t provide any relevant or helpful information about breast cancer. If our inboxes are going to be flooded with spam, the least people could do is give us some facts. The message reads:

 We are playing a game. Someone proposed that we WOMEN do something special on Facebook to help with Breast Cancer Awareness. It’s easy and I’d like you to join us to help it spread. Last year it was about writing the color of the bra that you were wearing  in your FB status and it left men wondering for days why the women had random colors as their status. This year it has to do with your relationship status. You will state where you are, by posting one of the codes below. Remember, don’t reply to this message. Just type your one word response in your status box on your profile. Then cut and paste this whole message into a new message and send it along to your female friends:

Blueberry: I’m single
Pineapple: It’s complicated
Raspberry: I’m a touch and go woman
Apple: Engaged
Cherry: In a relationship
Banana: I’m married
Avocado: I’m the “other one”
Strawberry: Can’t find the right one
Lemon: Wish I was single
Grape: Wants to get married.

The bra game reached TV. Let’s get this one to do the same and show everyone how powerful women are

Say a random word does not spread awareness. Making men “wonder” doesn’t do a bit of good. It does not lead to a cure. If I post the word “brown” in my status saying that I wear a brown bra, cancer cells do not quake in their boots. Researches don’t make breakthroughs. The pain of chemo patients doesn’t lessen.

If you want to help, donate money. Donate your time. Post a status message listing scientifically proven methods to prevent breast cancer and risk factors. This helps stop the disease and spreads awareness. Telling everyone you prefer to be on top during sex does not.