Let's say that every time you see someone with a LiveStrong bracelet, that you can demand that they do 20 push-ups. Like a drill sergeant. And every time you make this demand, you are required to do the same. How long would it take for people to catch on?
I'm talking about demanding exercise, in public, without fore-warning, from strangers.
Q. Would people cooperate?
A. Not all of them, but those that do would do so because they appreciate the opportunity to break the cultural taboo against exercising in public.
Q. Would it catch on?
A. If everyone that was accosted and commanded to do push-ups had it explained to them, then a number of them would likely take up the practice. It would appeal to a person's competitive nature- an attribute likely present in those that wear LiveStrong bracelets.
Q. Would it be worth it?
A. Even if it only barely caught on in a single small town in the middle of nowhere, those that participated would benefit from the increase in activity. By breaking the taboo against exercising in public, the benefits might be unlimited.
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