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  • Z ZurdoDev

    I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

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    They are rubberized rings. They are getting more and more common with people who work with their hands, especially using power tools. The thinking behind it is if the ring gets snagged, it breaks the ring off instead of the ring tearing your finger off. But, of course, other people just use them because they're cheap.

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    • Z ZurdoDev

      I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

      Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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      theoldfool
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      We favor the paper bands from cigars.

      If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.

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      • Z ZurdoDev

        I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

        Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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        Lost User
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        plain gold band: wife's got skinny fingers only cost about $100 when bought. my fingers a bit fatter, almost an oz, paid around $300 ... worth a wee bit more now (but not a profit, kids have negative geared that way below zero.)

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        • J Jorgen Andersson

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          Jörgen Andersson wrote:

          I thought anyone besides me, Johnny and Bono cared.

          FTFY! :laugh: OH! Don't forget SoMad! He ought to care as well! :rolleyes: Of course, Bono had no idea who Kim Larsen was, he was just trying to score cheap points... :mad:

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            Jörgen Andersson wrote:

            I thought anyone besides me, Johnny and Bono cared.

            FTFY! :laugh: OH! Don't forget SoMad! He ought to care as well! :rolleyes: Of course, Bono had no idea who Kim Larsen was, he was just trying to score cheap points... :mad:

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            Oh, forgot about SoMad. Haven't seen him for quite a while actually, wonder what he's up to?

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            • Z ZurdoDev

              I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

              Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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              No, no, no Nothing says "I love you" as much as an overly expensive wedding ring she can throw away when you get divorced ;P Perhaps these bands are like a hand-made, special fabric kind of thing :-\

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                They are rubberized rings. They are getting more and more common with people who work with their hands, especially using power tools. The thinking behind it is if the ring gets snagged, it breaks the ring off instead of the ring tearing your finger off. But, of course, other people just use them because they're cheap.

                Asking questions is a skill CodeProject Forum Guidelines Google: C# How to debug code Seriously, go read these articles.
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                Johnny J
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                Yeah, it's not completely hazardless. Many years ago I used to wear an engagement ring. At a music event I clapped my hands a little too hard and the ring made a blood vessel in the finger pop. In 10 seconds or less, the finger was twice as thick as normal and we had to quickly cut the ring off with pliers. Haven't worn the ring since then, but we're still together all the same...

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                • V V 0

                  No, no, no Nothing says "I love you" as much as an overly expensive wedding ring she can throw away when you get divorced ;P Perhaps these bands are like a hand-made, special fabric kind of thing :-\

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                  V. wrote:

                  she can throw away sell when you get divorced

                  FTFY! :doh:

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                  • M Mycroft Holmes

                    Chuckle - I've been married over 40 years and have never worn a wedding band, I think the wife has it squirrelled away in a draw somewhere. I hate jewellery and have never worn any in my life, plastic or not!

                    Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                    Mycroft Holmes wrote:

                    I hate jewellery and have never worn any in my life, plastic or not!

                    I hate wearing rings, it took me ages to get used to a wedding band, I don;t think I'd wear any other jewellery though.

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                    • L Lost User

                      plain gold band: wife's got skinny fingers only cost about $100 when bought. my fingers a bit fatter, almost an oz, paid around $300 ... worth a wee bit more now (but not a profit, kids have negative geared that way below zero.)

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                      Wastedtalent
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                      I was going to suggest a metal ring might hold it's value more than a plastic one, so not sure the cost is an issue so long as it's afofrdable to the perosn purchasing it.

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                      • J Johnny J

                        Yeah, it's not completely hazardless. Many years ago I used to wear an engagement ring. At a music event I clapped my hands a little too hard and the ring made a blood vessel in the finger pop. In 10 seconds or less, the finger was twice as thick as normal and we had to quickly cut the ring off with pliers. Haven't worn the ring since then, but we're still together all the same...

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                        When I bought mine, I overheard the jewellers saying they don;t sell titanium rings because people have had their fingers ripped off when they've been caught in gloves etc, and they're hard to cut.

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                        • D Dave Kreskowiak

                          They are rubberized rings. They are getting more and more common with people who work with their hands, especially using power tools. The thinking behind it is if the ring gets snagged, it breaks the ring off instead of the ring tearing your finger off. But, of course, other people just use them because they're cheap.

                          Asking questions is a skill CodeProject Forum Guidelines Google: C# How to debug code Seriously, go read these articles.
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                          CodeWraith
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                          Dave Kreskowiak wrote:

                          power tools

                          Dave Kreskowiak wrote:

                          instead of the ring tearing your finger off

                          Divorce lawyers are called power tools now?

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                          • Z ZurdoDev

                            I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

                            Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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                            CodeWraith
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                            ‭011111100010‬ wrote:

                            I live in the southeast of the US

                            Back to the plantation, I guess. :-)

                            I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats. His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.

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                              I was going to suggest a metal ring might hold it's value more than a plastic one, so not sure the cost is an issue so long as it's afofrdable to the perosn purchasing it.

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                              cost of the ring or cost of getting married?

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                              • Z ZurdoDev

                                I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

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                                Consider the rest of the wedding: Well - the photography was a selfie stick. The food delivered pre-measured: just cook it according to directions. Segways for the wedding party (rented).* That's the mentality of GenX and their descendants. So what, exactly, surprises you? * I left off the clothing. I wanted to say "Fredricks of Hollywood[^]" but I think that's too old school.

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                                • Z ZurdoDev

                                  I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

                                  Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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                                  Are those the silicon bands? I have a few for when my finger changes size in different temperatures or when I'm going to be swimming or something and don't want to worry about losing it.

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                                    Consider the rest of the wedding: Well - the photography was a selfie stick. The food delivered pre-measured: just cook it according to directions. Segways for the wedding party (rented).* That's the mentality of GenX and their descendants. So what, exactly, surprises you? * I left off the clothing. I wanted to say "Fredricks of Hollywood[^]" but I think that's too old school.

                                    Ravings en masse^

                                    "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

                                    "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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                                    ZurdoDev
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                                    W∴ Balboos wrote:

                                    So what, exactly, surprises you?

                                    That many of them are my age, not the younger generation.

                                    Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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                                    • K Kaladin

                                      Are those the silicon bands? I have a few for when my finger changes size in different temperatures or when I'm going to be swimming or something and don't want to worry about losing it.

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                                      ZurdoDev
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                                      Kaladin wrote:

                                      Are those the silicon bands?

                                      I guess so. I am surprised to see how popular they are. I don't think they look nice either.

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                                      • M Mycroft Holmes

                                        Chuckle - I've been married over 40 years and have never worn a wedding band, I think the wife has it squirrelled away in a draw somewhere. I hate jewellery and have never worn any in my life, plastic or not!

                                        Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                                        Same here. I also hate wearing jewelry. I have a wedding ring but I can hardly remember what it looks like - it's been in a drawer somewhere for the last 31 years!

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                                        • Z ZurdoDev

                                          I live in the southeast of the US and I see lots of married couples that do not have wedding rings, but rather something that looks like it came out of a cereal box. When did plastic rings become a thing for marriages? I have never understood people going in to debt for a wedding ring but this seems a bit overkill. What's going on? I'm tempted to get married again so I can figure out what they are all about. Is this happening in other countries?

                                          Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it. Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.

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                                          Why would the price of a ring, or the actual ring, matter at all? Do you get married to be with the other person or because you want the most expensive ring possible? I don't even get the whole marriage thing. There are some conveniences by law, like your inheritance goes to your SO and I believe you even get some retirement and tax benefits. I get the inheritance thing, but as a single I want financial benefits too (and let married people live of love, why do they get to be happy twice!?) :mad:

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