If Dumbo had his magic feather, I have my Power Balance that has allowed me to fly. Before anything else, I did not receive any money or any type of bribery to talk about this amazing product. I paid to buy one and in fact, I would rather not share this secret with anyone because it has given me an advantage over my opponents in the sports that I engage in. But since I’m a nice guy and have a big mouth (and couldn’t think of anything to write about this week), I might as well let you guys in on it.
This Power Balance is basically a rubber band that you can wear on your wrist. It has this hologram that supposedly transmits a frequency that makes your body stronger and more balanced (sounds Ernie Baron-ish). At first, I was skeptical because I’ve been had by con artists before, like the time this witch doctor sold me a love potion, which didn’t really work (though my shih tzu keeps wanting to mate with my leg). The sales guy gave me a convincing demonstration. First he made me stand with my feet together and pulled on my arm while I tried to resist, mostly my cynicism. I lost my balance immediately. Then he did the same thing again but this time with the Power Balance in my hand. I immediately felt stronger and was able to hold my balance perfectly even as he kept pulling harder like a dirty old man begging a GRO to come home with him. Then he made me stretch my arm by pointing all the way to the back as far as I could as he marked the spot where my arm started shaking uncontrollably. Surprisingly, when I did it again with the band in my hand, I was able to stretch out farther.
There’s a big chance that this is all just placebo. But here’s the thing, I’ve been playing in an alumni basketball league with a bunch of out of shape 30-somethings and I’ve been averaging about 1.308 points per game. When I started wearing it, I got a 10,000% increase in my stats. Placebo or not, it worked. Now, I’m not hitting Kobe Bryant numbers yet, but as soon as I buy 5 more of these babies, who knows! As far as where to buy it, I’m not telling because you might be going up against my team next week.
You can find the original article I wrote for the Manila Times here:
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I BOUGHT IT FROM ROBINSON ERMITA MANILA , PROLINE SPORTS . I ALREADY CONTACTED DTI REGARDING THIS MATTER. THIS COMING JANUARY 2011 DTI WILL CONTACT ME FOR MEETING . POWERBALANCE AUTHENTIC ONLY FROM HEALTH AND BEYOND MAKATI ROKWELL, HEALTH AND BEYOND TOLD ME THAT THEY DONT SUPPLY ANY PROLINE STORE HERE IN PHILS.
lookie here just new. Power balance just a scam
http://gizmodo.com/5723577/powerbalance-admits-their-wristbands-are-a-scam?skyline=true&s=i
LOL, I’m having the time of my life reading the comments here. (At the same time, it pains me how gullible people are. :bops on head: ) Maybe they would also want to spend Php2,000 for SARCASM101 for a change.
Yup, people will believe the weirdest things. I kinda knew there was no scientific evidence backing it up, but then I really believed. And in the end, it’s what your mind believes that becomes a reality.
So who wants to buy this wrist band penis enlarger that I’m developing?
damn! and here I thought the 120% increase in my scoring was all due to the band. turns out, it was all me.
I also have a power balance. I believe on the product kasi it boost my energy. hindi madaling mapagod. it made me active.
I also have this pendant.
So far, madami ang endorsers and a lot are using them, I think it’s effective. It works for me. where to buy, I think so far the best website that sells authentic fusion excel quantum pendants is http://www.scalarpendant.com. They are only selling it for PHP 4,250. The pendants on the website are authentic and has pin and password to verify it. They ship to the Philippines as well.
I also have a power balance. I believe on the product kasi it boost my
energy. hindi madaling mapagod. it made me active.
I also have this pendant.
So far, madami ang endorsers and a lot are using them, I think it’s
effective. It works for me. where to buy, I think so far the best
website that sells authentic fusion excel quantum pendants is
http://www.scalarpendant.com. They are only selling it for PHP 4,250. The
pendants on the website are authentic and has pin and password to
verify it. They ship to the Philippines as well.
hey if it works for you then that’s all that matters. I heard that pendant really works too. Makes you strong as a rock. On the court… and off.
powerbalance stuff is placebo. the company who makes them admitted that they have no substantial evidence that it works. And also Scalar pendants, scalar energy has not yet been proven it exist not even in Quantum science nor how it benefits the human body, besides that not all energy in all forms is beneficial..there is always a drawback. As for those who are still willing to buy these stuffs well its yours to take, pseudoscience just ripped your pockets.
Hey Jerson. Thanks for the info. There is a link in one of the comments below on that news about power balance being a placebo effect. But in my opinion, even if it’s placebo, if it works, then it works right? I mean, bottom line is if your brain believes that it improves your balance and strength and it actually does, then it’s done its job, placebo or not.
If someone gave you a sugar pill and said it will cure you of your disease and it actually did, then what was the harm?
Although, I see your point that you shouldn’t charge people for something that is misleading. But in this case, I think it doesn’t matter. That’s just my opinion.