Silly Bandz

Whether they're called Silly Bandz, Zanybrandz, Crazy Bands or something else, they're thin molded rubber in a dizzying array of colors and shapes, and they're worn by children as ponytail holders or as bracelets - sometimes by the dozen.

CITIZEN-TIMES.com - News 2010

But keeping Silly Bandz on kids 'wrists and radar screens won't be easy, some say.

Silly Bandz Seek to Stretch Popularity 2010

Sander: Silly Bandz are rubber bands that take shapes of animals and people and objects.

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

Is there one type of Silly Bandz that everyone wants to get?

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

Do you think Silly Bandz will be popular for a long time?

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

BCP Imports LLC, maker of the Silly Bandz bracelets that have become an accessory de rigueur on elementary school playgrounds, is the latest small company looking for a way to extend its appeal with pint-sized customers.

Silly Bandz Seek to Stretch Popularity 2010

Fox News went as far as to suggest that the Silly Bandz might impair children's health by causing blood clots.

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

So rather than talk with teachers or doctors or journalists, The Smart Set decided to speak to two real experts on the matter of Silly Bandz, Smart Set editor Jason Wilson's two sons, Sander (age 8) and Wes (age 5).

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

Because they have Silly Bandz and that's what you do: trade.

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010

We understand that Silly Bandz were banned in your school?

Why Silly Bandz Are So, Like, Cool The Smart Set 2010