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Have you ever imagined that one day, a simple rubber band would become such a hit with both males and females, young and old?
Rainbow Looms, more commonly known as loom bands here in the Philippines, was created by Cheon Choon Ng in 2011. According to an article by Claire Martin from nytimes.com, Mr. Ng came up with the idea way back in 2010 when he saw his daughters making bracelets from rubber bands. He tried to imitate them but he couldn’t do it because his hands were too big. He then created a wooden board with push pins and got to work. He later sold his invention after knowing that his kids were impressed.
Loom bands are currently a major hit especially among teenagers. But what do UPIS students really think of it?
Some students who wear loom bands say that they wear it because they want to. Others say that someone gave it to them or made it for them. However, those who prefer not to wear them say that they think it’s tacky and the rubber irritates their skin. Well, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton thinks otherwise! Other famous people who wear loom bands are David Beckham and One Direction’s Harry Styles.
Whatever you think about the famous loom band, it is definitely here to stay at least for now. / by Wren Breva
Feature: Loom-band-atic
Rainbow Looms, more commonly known as loom bands here in the Philippines, was created by Cheon Choon Ng in 2011. According to an article by Claire Martin from nytimes.com, Mr. Ng came up with the idea way back in 2010 when he saw his daughters making bracelets from rubber bands. He tried to imitate them but he couldn’t do it because his hands were too big. He then created a wooden board with push pins and got to work. He later sold his invention after knowing that his kids were impressed.
Loom bands are currently a major hit especially among teenagers. But what do UPIS students really think of it?
Some students who wear loom bands say that they wear it because they want to. Others say that someone gave it to them or made it for them. However, those who prefer not to wear them say that they think it’s tacky and the rubber irritates their skin. Well, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton thinks otherwise! Other famous people who wear loom bands are David Beckham and One Direction’s Harry Styles.
Whatever you think about the famous loom band, it is definitely here to stay at least for now. / by Wren Breva
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